UNM Sport Administration

M.S. Curriculum

Master of Science in Physical Education

Concentration in Sport Administration
Non-thesis: 36 credit hours minimum OR Thesis: 30 credit hours plus; 6 thesis hours)
45 cr. hr. required of students pursuing M.S. plus Administrative Licensure
After completion of coursework, a written comprehensive exam is required.

Required Core Courses: (27 credit hours)

• PEP 507 Research Design
• PEP 540 Sport Sociology
• PEP 541 Ethics in Sport and Fitness
• PEP 545 Sport Leadership
• PEP 547 Sport Marketing and Promotion
• PEP 548 Financing Sport
• PEP 561 Risk Management in Sport
• Internship or Thesis (6 hours)

Additional courses offered for completion of the degree requirements: 9 credit hours from following list or other courses approved by advisor:

• Introduction to Sport Administration
• Administration of Interscholastic Athletics
• Technological Applications in Sport
• Organizational Theory in Sport
• Administration of Sport Personnel
• Sport Event Management
• Consumer Behavior
• Principles of Coaching
• Women in Sport
• Sport Facilities Planning & Construction
• Governance of Intercollegiate Athletics
• Sport Psychology I
• Sport Psychology II
• Legal Aspects of Sport
• African Americans, Hispanics, Native Americans and Physical Activity
• The Business of Professional Sports
• Sports Property Development and Sales
• Seminar in Sport Research
• Advanced Field Experience
• Directed Readings
• Writing for Professional Publication
• Grant Writing

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