The Master of Science (M.S.) in Sport Management prepares students in the theoretical, research, and applied dimensions of this field of study. The M.S. degree requires students to select a thesis, capstone project or internship option. Students selecting to do a thesis must complete 24 credit hours (eight courses) of coursework and nine credit hours of thesis research. Students selecting the internship or capstone project options must complete 27 credit hours (nine courses), a comprehensive exam and a six credit internship or capstone project following the completion of all coursework.
Required Courses
Course List
| Course |
Title |
Credits |
| EPSY 5601 | Principles and Methods in Educational Research 1 | 3 |
| 3 |
| Qualitative Methods of Educational Research | |
| Quantitative Methods in Research I | |
| Quantitative Methods in Research II | |
Sport Management Major Courses
Electives
Students earn six credits of two 5000 level or above courses, taken from outside the Sport Management Major courses, to be discussed with major advisor. EDLR 5518 Introduction to Sport Based Youth Development may be taken as an elective.
Capstone Option One (Non-Thesis Option)
EDLR 5091 Internship for six credits, or EDLR 5085 Capstone Project in Sport Management for six credits.
Capstone Option Two (Thesis Option)
GRAD 5950 Master's Thesis Research for nine credits.
