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Whether you're an assistant coach looking to become a college instructor or a college graduate seeking a career as an athletic director, this program provides the tools you need to be successful. Classes are held evenings at the convenient Wingate University's convenient downtown Matthews location serving the metro Charlotte area.
The Master of Arts in Education in Sport Administration was established by the Wingate University School of Sport Sciences in 2006. This quality program is designed for students who have earned an undergraduate degree in any field and who aspire to work in the sport industry's public or private sectors with an emphasis on athletic administration.
A degree in sport management/administration, physical education, business or related fields might be beneficial, but is not required. The program consists of 36 semester hours leading to the Master of Arts in Education in Sport Administration.
Emphasis:
All courses include a research component that involves the administrative/leadership process. Students complete a portfolio as a culminating project consisting of related research materials designed to enhance the decision-making and leadership abilities of the graduates. The students who complete the program are prepared to assume a major role in formulating individual/group goals and planning approaches to meet them. Also, they will have an enhanced knowledge in the use of technology.
Admission Requirements:
To be considered for admission to the Master of Arts in Education in Sport Administration, an applicant must:
- Hold a bachelor degree in any domain from an accredited college or university.
- Submit a completed Wingate University Graduate School application form.
- Have a 2.5 GPA or higher during the last two years of undergraduate work and/or 2.5 or higher in the major.
- Submit official satisfactory scores on the Miller Analogies Test (MAT) or the Graduate Record Examination (GRE). If the student fails to meet the minimum score, conditional admission will be considered.
- Provide two recommendations from administrative or supervisory personnel.
- Submit official transcripts of all previous academic work beyond high school. It is the applicant’s responsibility to have all transcripts sent directly from each institution attended.
- Acceptance by the School of Graduate and Adult Education
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MAED in Sport Administration Curriculum:
The MAED in Sport Administration curriculum offers students two options for completing the degree program:
1. A thesis option (for those interested in academic research and/or moving on to graduate school)
2. A project and internship option for those planning to go immediately into administrative practice.
All students will complete the following:
Sport Management Core
(3hrs) Ed 534: Understanding and Using Research Methods and Techniques
(3hrs) MASA 553: PR and Technology in Sport
(3hrs) MASA 555: Financial Aspects of Sport
(3hrs) MASA 557: Sport Marketing and Promotions
(3hrs) MASA 559: Sport Venue and Event Management
(3hrs) MASA 561: Sport Law and Ethics
(3hrs) PE 591: Organization and Administration of Physical Education and Athletics
(3hrs) MASA 600: Seminar: Issues in Sport and Physical Education
(Pass/fail-no credit) MASA 625 Leadership Portfolio Completion
Total: 24 Hours
Restricted Electives
Choose two of the following:
(3hrs) PE 571: Historical and Socio-cultural Aspects of Physical Education/Sport
(3hrs) HPE 531: Sport and Exercise Psychology
(3hrs) HPE 541: Analysis and Supervision of Teaching in Physical Education and Sport
(3hrs) HPE 543: Advanced Foundations of Teaching and Coaching
(3hrs) MASA 573: Management and Leadership in Sport Seminar
Total: 6 Hours
Other Options for Elective Courses (must be approved)
(3hrs) EDLD 600: Introduction to Educational Leadership
(3hrs) EDLD 634: Measurement and Assessment
(3hrs) EDLD 620: School Finance and Budgeting
(3hrs) EDLD 630: School Law
(3hrs) BUS 603: Legal Environment of Business
(3hrs) MASA 575: Special Topics in Sport and Physical Education
(3hrs) Any MBA course with permission by MBA director
All students will choose one of the following two options (6 hours total):
Option #1 Project
(3hrs) MASA 620: Sport Administration Internship or Elective Course
Student will submit a proposal to the Sport Management Graduate Committee stating whether they intend to engage in a 225 hour practicum or enroll in an elective course depending on past administrative experiences.
(3hrs) MASA 630: Sport Administration Project and Comprehensive Exam
Students choosing this option will complete a research project (possibly suitable for publication) that will culminate in a comprehensive written and oral exam.
Option #2 Thesis
(6hrs) MASA 631: Sport Administration Thesis
Total: 6 Hours
Total Program: 36 Hours
Program completion requirements:
Candidates for the Master of Arts in Education in Sport Administration must complete a minimum of 36 semester hours of course work in accordance with the prescribed program of study with an overall grade point average of 3.00 (B) or higher and no grade below a “C.” An approved project or thesis must be completed. Students are allowed up to six years from the date of official acceptance to complete the program.
Tuition: $660 per 3-credit course
Faculty:
Dr. Michael R. Judd, Dean and Associate Professor
Ph.D., University of Southern California
704-233-8297
m.judd@wingate.edu
John Acquaviva, Associate Professor of Sport Sciences
Ph.D., Florida State University
Abbey Dondanville, LAT, ATC; Assistant Professor
Clinical Coordinator for Athletic Training Education
Christi DeWaele, Assistant Professor of Sport Sciences
Ph.D., University of Nevada Las Vegas
Dennis Johnson, Associate Professor of Sport Sciences
Ed.D., University of North Carolina Greensboro