Exercise and Sport Science, Master of Science with a Concentration in Sports Administration (M.S.)
Dr. Heather Adams, Graduate Coordinator/Advisor
www.ess.eku.edu
(859) 622- 1898
The MS in Exercise and Sport Science (Sports Administration Concentration) prepares graduate students to become practitioners with a solid foundation of knowledge and theory as well as practical application in the fields of coaching, sport marketing, management, and sports administration. The required internship prepares students with professional qualities and critical thinking skills essential to professionals in sports administration.
Admission Requirements
To be considered for admission, applicants must meet the general admission requirements of the Graduate School. Additional requirements established by the program are as follows:
- Bachelor’s degree in a related field
- Minimum 2.5 undergraduate GPA
- Two letters of reference uploaded directly to the EKU Graduate School application.
Applicants who do not meet the Graduate School’s GPA requirement for admission must submit official GRE scores to be considered for Probationary Admission. Expected target scores on the GRE for Probationary Admission are 147 on the Verbal and Quantitative sections and an Analytical Writing score of 3.5.
Admission into the Master of Science degree program in Exercise and Sport Science requires demonstration of adequate undergraduate preparation in a field related to graduate study in Exercise and Sport Science. Adequate preparation may be demonstrated in one of two ways:
- Completion of a baccalaureate degree program with a major or minor or equivalent in physical education/exercise sport science or similarly named major or related discipline. Transcripts serve as adequate documentation for admission.
- Submission of a professional portfolio, which includes a combination of relevant academic and experiential preparation. Presentation of a professional portfolio of work experiences serves as documentation for admission consideration. Portfolio materials must document experiences and may include assessments by supervisors or other valid assessment reports.
Note: Students must submit relevant documents with their original application for admission to the Graduate School.
Program Requirements
CIP Code: 31.0505
Probation and Progress in the Program
If, in any semester of study, a student’s graduate grade point average falls below 3.0 for all courses taken after admission to the program, the student will automatically be on academic probation. The student will be dismissed from the program following any second semester with a cumulative GPA below 3.0. A student in the program is allowed to earn no more than one “C” and no “D”s or “F”s in courses taken after admission to the program.
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Core Courses | ||
| ESS 800 | Research Methods | 3 |
| ESS 823 | Psychology of Sport & Exercise | 3 |
| ESS 835 | Legal Issues in Sports Science | 3 |
| ESS 869 | Org Behavior & Leadrshp in ESS | 3 |
| ESS 875 | Seminar in Exercise and Sport | 3 |
| Concentrations | ||
Exercise and Wellness | ||
| Sports Administration | 15 | |
| Total Hours | 30 | |
Concentration
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration Courses | ||
| Required Courses | ||
| ESS 814 | Sport Mkt/Prom/Fund Raising | 3 |
| ESS 896 | Sports Administration Capstone (B or higher grade) | 3 |
| Supporting Course Requirements | ||
| Choose from six hours of the following: | 6 | |
| Sports Communications | ||
| Financial Aspects of Sport | ||
| Sociology of Sport | ||
| Policy and Governance of Sport | ||
| Event and Facility Management | ||
700 and/or 800 Level course with prior departmental approval from non-ESS graduate departments | ||
| Exit Requirements | ||
| ESS 870 | Internship Sports Administrati | 3 |
| Total Hours | 15 | |
A maximum of nine hours of 700 level course works is allowed.
Sports Administration Capstone Course
Candidates in Sports Administration Concentration shall perform satisfactorily (B or higher grade) in ESS 896 Sports Administration Capstone.