Announcing the First Sports Administration Alumni
Reception:
Date: April 13, 2007
Place: Ruby's Kitchen and Art Exchange, 2966 Woodward Ave., Detroit
Time: 5:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Cost: $15.00 per person
If interested, please contact
Sonya Waters or
Ryan Kelley
Introduction:
The Master of Arts Degree in Sports
Administration is designed to prepare the student for a career
within the broad spectrum of sports programs, sports agencies
and related organizations. Students may select courses from four
areas of specialization: Interscholastic Athletic Administration,
Intercollegiate Athletic Administration, Professional Sports
Administration or Commercial Sports Administration.
Description:
The main objective of this interdisciplinary
degree program is to prepare students for a wide range of positions
within sport-related organizations. The Master of Arts degree
in Sports Administration is flexible in format. Students may
tailor their program of study to meet specific educational and
employment objectives. In developing the Plan of Work (courses
to be taken) for each student, consideration will be given to
the student's educational background, experience and goals.
The Master of Arts Degree in Sports
Administration requires the student to complete 34 hours of course
work. The Plan of Work includes 11 hours of required course work,
with the remaining courses to be selected in consultation with
the graduate advisor. A special feature of the Sports Administration
program allows students to custom design their program to suit
their education and employment objectives.
Admission:
Several factors are considered in selecting
applicants for admission to the Sports Administration program.
These include: undergraduate cumulative grade point average,
previous experience, statement of professional interest,
recommendations or a personal interview when necessary. Students
entering the program with an undergraduate degree from a variety
of disciplines such as physical education, business administration,
journalism, marketing, economics or other relevant majors will
be considered. Applications for admission may be obtained from:
University Office of Admissions, 3.5
East, Helen Newberry Joy Student Services Center, Detroit, MI
48202
Information:
Further information may be obtained
in the Graduate Student
Handbook or by calling a program advisor
at (313) 577-0182 or (313) 577-6218 or by writing:
Kinesiology, Health and Sport Studies
Graduate Program in Sports Administration
265 Matthaei Building
Wayne State University
Detroit, MI 48202