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St. Cloud State University

Additional Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Sport Science Bulletin Information

Sports Management Graduate Program (HPERSS)

Halenbeck HallOffered through the Department of Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Sport Science
in the College of Education
327 Halenbeck Hall
Phone: 320.308.2155
Fax: 320.308.5399
E-Mail:  hperss@stcloudstate.edu
Web site:  www.stcloudstate.edu/hperss
Human Performance Lab E-mail: hpl@stcloudstate.edu
Human Performance Web site: www.stcloudstate.edu/hpl

The department offers three graduate programs: exercise science, physical education, and sports management, plus the possibility of developing a special studies program.

Department Chairperson: Dr. Caryl Martin
Department Secretary: Ms. Laurie Hanrahan, Ms. Suzanne Owen

Graduate Coordinator: Dr. Peter Van Mullem
Graduate Faculty: Artunez, Bacharach, Conkell, Dobey, Gassner, Martin, Palmer, Picconatto, Risk, Seifert, Sheehan, Street, Ulferts

Accreditation Specific to the Program

  • National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE)

The Profession

The Master of Science in Sports Management prepares students for professions in municipal recreation, campus recreation, public school activities director, collegiate athletic director, amateur and professional sports marketing or facilities director for private or public health clubs.

Admission Requirements Specific to the Program

  • Admission decisions are made as completed application files are received.
  • Please be aware that with the growing interest in the Sports Management graduate program, admission to the program has become increasing competitive. You are encouraged to apply early for a fall semester start and also consider a spring semester start.
  • Fall semester application deadline:
    • U.S. students - April 15.
    • International students - April 1.
  • Spring semester application deadline:
    • U.S. students - October 1.
    • International students - August 1.
  • A student's letters of recommendation, GRE and undergraduate GPA are weighted equally in the admission decision.

Length of Program — Measured by Semesters

  • Part-time student: five to six semesters taking six credits per semester.
  • Full-time student: three to four semesters taking eight to 12 credits per semester.
  • The program has been designed for full-time and part-time students. Full-time students can expect to complete part of the course load in evening classes. The part-time student may complete the program through regular evening instruction and/or through summer school offerings.

Graduate Assistantship Overview

  • Admitted degree-seeking students are eligible to apply for graduate assistantships. The opportunity to receive a graduate assistantship is available to everyone who is admitted to a graduate program. A student may apply during the admission process, but will not be hired until fully admitted.
  • One graduate assistantship position is generally sponsored each year, and is available in the fall and spring semesters.
  • The graduate assistant will work with the fitness wellness course, assist sports management faculty, and assist the instructor of record with undergraduate sports management program needs.
  • Approximately 12 to 15 assistantships are offered through SCSU Athletics.

Degree and Plans Offered

  • Master of Science in Sports Management, Plan A (Thesis) at 30 credits
  • Master of Science in Sports Management, Plan B (Starred Paper) at 32 credits
  • Mast of Science in Sports Management, Plan C (Field Experience) at 36 credits

Master of Science — Sports Management

Plan A, 30 credits; Plan B, 32 credits; Plan C, 36 credits

Research courses
Plan A, 8-10 credits; Plan B, 3 credits; Plan C, 3 credits

  • CEEP 678. Introduction to Graduate Statistics, 3 credits
  • PESS 601. Research Methods in Physical Education and Sport Science, 3 credits
  • PESS 699. Thesis, 6 credits (Plan A only).

Core courses
Plan A, B, C; 15 credits

  • PESS 640. Law and Sport, 3 credits
  • PESS 658. Finance and Marketing in Sport Management, 3 credits
  • PESS 660. Organization and Administration of Sport Management, 3 credits
  • PESS. 661. Planning Physical Education and Sport Facilities, 3 credits
  • REC 515. Administration of Recreation Programs I, 3 credits

Elective courses
Plan A, 5- 7 credits; Plan B, 14 credits; Plan C, 12 credits

  • ACCT 591. Accounting Principles, 3 credits                                       
  • BLAW 533. Marketing and the Law, 3 credits                                                            
  • CMTY 555. Grant Development, 3 credits                                                                      
  • COMM 502. Theories & Principles of Leadership, 3 credits                                          
  • COMM 534. Theory and Principles of Public Relations, 3 credits                                
  • EDAD 610. Administrative Leadership, 3 credits                                    
  • EDAD 650. Introduction to School Community Relations, 3 credits                    
  • GERO 505. Aging and Diversity, 3 credits                                                                   
  • HURL 513. Diversity in the Workplace, 2 credits                                        
  • MGMT 550. Employee Selection, 3 credits                                                                      
  • MGMT 567. Organization Theory, 3 credits                                                              
  • MGMT 570. International Business Management, 3 credits                                         
  • MGMT 585. Service Operations Management, 3 credits                                               
  • MKGB 501 (320). Introduction to Marketing, 4 credits                                                                   
  • MKGB 503. Principles of Promotion, 3 credits                                                               
  • MKGB 520. Electronic Marketing, 3 credits                                                                    
  • PESS 508. Philosophy of Sport, 3 credits                                                                      
  • PESS 545. Computer Applications in Health and Physical Ed, 2 credits  
  • PESS 556. Administration of Interscholastic Athletics, 2 credits                                             
  • PESS 591. Psychology of Sport, 2 credits                                                                             
  • PESS 610. Physical Performance & Global Society, 3 credits                                    
  • PESS 632. Seminar in Physical Education and Sport Science , 3 credits                     
  • PESS 637. Practicum I in Sport Management, 1 credit                                              
  • PESS 638. Practicum II in Sport Management, 1 credit                                           
  • PESS 654. Advanced Theory of Competitive Athletics, 3 credits                                                
  • PESS 690. Seminar in Physical Education & Sport Science, 3 credits                     
  • REC 516. Administration of Recreation Programs II, 3 credits                                       
  • REC 541. Outdoor Education, 2 credits                                                                             

Field Experience, Plan C Only
6 credits

  • PESS 680. Internship in Sport Management, 6 credits

Students in sports management will take classes under the following course abbreviations: Counselor Education, Higher Education, and Educational Psychology (CEEP), Educational Administration (EDAD), Health (HLTH), Human Relations and Multicultural Education (HURL), Management (MGMT), Marketing (MKTG), Mass Communications (COMM), Physical Education (PESS), Recreation (REC) and Sport Science (PESS).