Program Overview
College of Natural and Health Sciences
Site: Greeley; Extended Campus/Distance
Mode: In-person (Greeley); Online (Extended Campus)
Start terms: Summer, Fall, Spring
Location: Gunter 2590
Telephone: 970.351.2755
Fax: 970.351.1489
Website: www.unco.edu/nhs/sport-exercise-science/
The Doctor of Philosophy in Sport and Exercise Science: Sport Administration concentration curriculum follows the guidelines set for the preparation of students in Sport Management by the North American Society for Sport Management. The program is designed primarily to prepare students for academic positions in higher education. Some students may choose to apply their doctoral coursework in careers in the management of sport in collegiate athletic programs, professional, Olympic, or commercial sport business.
Admission
General Doctoral Degree Admission Requirements
Program Requirements:
Applicants must apply to the University of Northern Colorado Graduate School before the program area reviews the applicant’s request for admission. To apply, submit the online application via the link on the Graduate School website. Failure to submit all required materials will delay the evaluation and screening of your application.
- A Master's Degree from an accredited college or university
- Current Resume
- Written Statement of Career Goals applicable to the selected concentration area
- $50 non-refundable application fee; International Students: $60 non-refundable application fee
- Official copies of GRE scores (less than 5 years old) for doctoral applicants
- Completed Online Application
- Three Letters of Recommendation
- One copy of official transcripts from all accredited colleges or universities attended since completing high school. UNC Alumni need not submit transcripts.
Degree Requirements — 64 Credits
Prerequisites — 3 hours
| SES 602 | Introduction to Research in Sport and Exercise Science | 3 |
| | or | |
| | A graduate research course from Psychology (PSY) or Applied Statistics and Research Methods (SRM). Advisor approval is required for this choice. | |
Students in the Sport Administration Concentration are required to successfully complete all requirements for the Applied Statistics and Research Methods minor with a grade of “B” or better in each course.
Required Concentration Credits — 15 hours
| SES 704 | Doctoral Seminar in Sport Marketing Research & Experimental Design I | 3 |
| | or | |
| SES 706 | Seminar in Sport Organizational Behavior | 3 |
| SES 705 | Doctoral Seminar for American Professoriate in Sport | 3 |
| SES 724 | Seminar in Theory & Sport Organizations | 3 |
| SES 790 | Seminar in Sport Consumer Behavior | 3 |
| SES 750 | Seminar in Sport Finance | 3 |
Elective Credits — 18 hours
Students are allowed 18 hours of electives in the doctoral program (64 credits beyond the Master's is required for graduation). After consulting with their advisor, students should select courses which contribute to their academic and research goals. The following courses are offered as a guide for elective course selection. Students should also review the Catalog for course options in other cognate areas.
| SES 560 | Critical Thinking and Ethical Considerations in Sport Administration | 3 |
| SES 570 | Administration of Sport Organizations and Employees | 3 |
| SES 576 | Sport Promotion and Marketing | 3 |
| SES 650 | Financial Management for Sport Organizations | 3 |
| SES 665 | Advanced Sociological Kinesiology | 3 |
| SES 670 | Sport and Higher Education | 3 |
| SES 671 | Fundraising & Development in Sport | 3 |
| SES 675 | Sport Facility and Event Management | 3 |
| SES 688 | Legal Aspects of Sport | 3 |
| SES 696 | College Teaching | 3 |
| SES 755 | Supervised Practicum in College Teaching | 1- 6 |
Research Core — 15 hours
| SRM 602 | Statistical Methods I | 3 |
| SRM 603 | Statistical Methods II | 3 |
| SES 702 | Seminar in Sport Administration Research Methods | 3 |
| SES 703 | Research Seminar in Sport and Exercise Science | 3 |
| SRM 610 | Statistical Methods III | 3 |
| | or | |
| SRM 680 | Introduction to Qualitative Research | 3 |
Research Proposal/Dissertation — 16 hours
| SES 797 | Doctoral Proposal Research | 1- 4 |
| SES 799 | Doctoral Dissertation | 1-12 |
Research Tools
Doctoral students in this degree must demonstrate competency in two research tools. Three possibilities are listed below:
- Research Design. Applied Statistics/Quantitative Methods. Complete 9-12 hours (excluding SRM 600 and SRM 700).
- Research Design. Applied Statistics/Qualitative Methods. Complete 9-12 hours (excluding SRM 600 and SRM 700).
- A collateral field of study may be used as a substitute for a research tool. See Graduate School policies for details.
Program Note
In addition to Graduate School candidacy and graduation requirements, doctoral students in the School of Sport and Exercise Science must complete requirements associated with the SES doctoral matrix.