Sport and Exercise Science Ph.D. – Sport Administration Concentration

Program Overview

College of Natural and Health Sciences

General Doctoral Degree Admission Requirements

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Location: Gunter 2590

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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.

Degree Requirements — 64 Credits

Prerequisites — 3 credits

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 credits

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 credits

Students are allowed 18 credits 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 credits

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 credits

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:

1. Research Design. Applied Statistics/Quantitative Methods. Complete 9-12 hours (excluding SRM 600 and SRM 700).
2. Research Design. Applied Statistics/Qualitative Methods. Complete 9-12 hours (excluding SRM 600 and SRM 700).
3. 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.

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