Master of Science in Physical Education: Sport Management Track

Program Leader: Dr. Charmaine DeFrancesco
E-mail: defrance@fiu.edu
Phone: 305-348-3163
Department: Health, Physical Education and Recreation

Brief Description of the Program:

The Master of Science in Physical Education: Sport Management Track provides an option for persons seeking a master’s degree in an allied (non-teaching) career in physical education. The program is structured primarily for persons not presently holding Florida teaching certification credentials. This degree does not provide teacher certification for the degree recipients.

The sport management plan provides advanced study and experiences that enhance the knowledge, skills and dispositions of students in sport-related career fields. This program further develops the abilities of students to conduct research and critically assess professional practices within educational and sport-related settings. 

Admission Requirements:

1. A bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution;
2. A minimum GPA of 3.0 or better on a 4.0 scale for the last 60 hours of upper-division undergraduate coursework;
3. Two letters of recommendation, at least one of which must be from a person familiar with the applicant’s undergraduate work and able to comment knowledgeably on his or her ability to perform graduate-level work;
4. A personal statement of 1,000 words or less explaining any personal and professional goals you plan to achieve with the accomplishment of the degree. Please list any recognitions of achievement that you have received (e.g. licenses, publications, awards). Provide any additional information that you would like considered in the evaluation of the application;
5. A résumé describing at least the past five years of employment history and significant community, professional, or college extracurricular activities.

 
Program Requirements:

1. Total credits: 33

Students who do not have an undergraduate major in physical education or a related area are responsible for meeting the prerequisites for any course listed in the program’s curriculum.

Program of Study:

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