Courses and Programs

Sports Management Certificate Program

Admission information for Sports Management Certificate

The Sports Management Certificate Program is an 18 hour program, that includes four 3-credit hour courses and one six-hour field experience course. It is designed to provide for preparation for management positions in professional, collegiate, and international sports, as well as, campus and community wellness/sports programs.

1. Required courses - 12 hrs
PED 639, 3 hrs
Principles of Sports Management

PED 680, 3 hrs
Legal Aspects in Sports, Physical Educ., Recreation, & Wellness Programs

PED 633, 3 hrs
Current Problems in Sports Administration

ACC 500 (600), 3 hrs
Financial Accounting Concepts for Managers

(Note: Students with significant academic experience, such as a major or a minor in accounting, should substitute PED 500 Seminar in Physical Education)

2. PED 698 Field Experience - 6 hrs
The field experience is the culminating activity for all students in the certificate program. It should be planned (in consultation with the sports management advisor) in advance of the semester in which the student desires to register for the experience. Before the experience can begin, the student must complete the application process and the 12 credit hours required in the certificate program.

3. Requirements for completion of certificate
a. Completion of required courses.
b. Completion of the field experience.
c. Maintain a GPA of 3.00
d. A written comprehensive examination must be passed before a certificate will be granted.

Please contact Dr. Gerald Masterson at (417) 836-5251, if you have questions. Additional information about this program is available from the Graduate Catalog (scroll down to information) and the Health, Physical Education and Recreation web site.