Graduate Bulletin

Sport and Recreation Administration, Ed.M.

SCHOOL OF TOURISM AND HOSPITALITY MANAGEMENT

Admission Requirements and Deadlines

Application Deadline:

Fall: April 15

Spring: September 30

Applications are evaluated as they arrive through the published deadline.

Letters of Reference:

Number Required: 3

From Whom: Letters of recommendation should be requested from individuals who are capable and prepared to make judgments on the applicant's ability to complete graduate studies. Undergraduate faculty and advisors are the best sources. Character references are acceptable, but at least one letter should be from an individual in higher education. If the undergraduate work was completed a number of years ago, this may be a difficult request; therefore, one should use discretion when selecting the three best references.

Coursework Required for Admission Consideration:

TBA

Bachelor's Degree in Discipline/Related Discipline:

No.

Statement of Goals:

The Goal Statement (350-500 words) should include three components: academic/professional goals, personal strengths that will contribute to success in the graduate program, and personal weaknesses that may inhibit success in the program.

Standardized Test Scores:

The GRE/MAT is required. 60-70% range on the GRE verbal and quantitative sections or 60-70% range on the MAT.

Minimum TOEFL score or range of scores needed to be accepted: 575 on the paper-based test or 230 on the computer-based test. Applicants who score below 600 on the paper-based test or 250 on the computer-based test will be required to take and pass a remedial English course during their first semester at Temple University.

Resume:

A resume is required.

Transfer Credit:

Graduate credits from an accredited institution may be transferred into the program. The credits must be equivalent to coursework offered at Temple and the grade must be a "B" or better in order to transfer. The maximum number of credits a student may transfer is 6.

Program Requirements

Campus Location:

Main Campus

Students may take their two business electives at the Fort Washington, Ambler, or Center City campuses.

Full-Time/Part-Time Status:

Students are required to complete the degree program through classes offered after 4:30 p.m.

General Program Requirements:

Number of Didactic Credits Required Beyond the Baccalaureate: 27

Required Courses:

THM 501, 502, 507, 508, 509, 566

Three outside electives

Internship: Yes, an internship is required. All students must complete a minimum of 3 semester hours (180 clock hours) of internship (THM 566).

Language Examination: No language examination is required.

Additional Requirements:

OPTION 1: THESIS (30 semester hours) a) Minimum of 18 semester hours of graduate course work in the School. A required 3-semester-hour internship is included. b) Minimum of 9 semester hours outside the School of Tourism and Hospitality Management (must include a graduate course in Statistics). * c) Minimum of 3 semester hours of thesis (THM 960) (culminating experience).

OPTION 2: MASTER'S PROJECT (33 semester hours) a) Minimum of 21 hours of graduate course work in the School. A required 3-semester-hour (6 credit optional) internship is included. b) Minimum of 9 semester hours outside the School of Tourism and Hospitality Management (must include a graduate course in Statistics). * c) Minimum of 3 semester hours of project (THM 959) (culminating experience).

OPTION 3: COMPREHENSIVE EXAMINATION (36 semester hours) a) Minimum of 27 semester hours of graduate course work in the School. A required 6 semester hour internship is included. b) Nine semester hours outside the School of Tourism and Hospitality Management (must include a graduate course in computer science). * c) Completion of a comprehensive examination (culminating experience).

OPTION 4: PRACTICUM (39 semester hours) a) Minimum 30 semester hours of graduate course work in the School. A required 6-semester-hour (9 credit optional) internship is included. b) Nine semester hours outside the School of Tourism and Hospitality Management (must include a graduate course in computer science). * c) Six or 9 semester hours of practicum (culminating experience). * All options require a minimum of two courses (6 s.h.) from The Fox School of Business and Management.

Core Courses in Sport and Recreation Administration (18-24 s.h.) THM 501 Administration of Sport and Recreation (3 s.h.) THM 502 Legal Issues in Sport and Recreation (3 s.h.) THM 507 Research and Quantitative Methods (3 s.h.) THM 508 Philosophy and Ethics (3 s.h.) THM 509 Marketing and Public Relations in Sport and Recreation (3 s.h.) THM 566 Graduate Internship (3-9 s.h.) Elective Courses in Sport and Recreation Administration (3-9 s.h.) THM 503 Finance and Fund Raising in Sport and Recreation (3 s.h.) THM 504 Athletic Governance (3 s.h.) THM 505 Facility Management (3 s.h.) THM 510 Graduate Seminar in Sport and Recreation (3 s.h.) THM 959 Master's Project (3 s.h.) THM 960 Master's Thesis (3 s.h.) External Requirements (9 s.h.) Statistics or Computer Course (3 s.h.) Selection will be made from all graduate courses in The Fox School of Business and Management. Courses will be chosen on an individual basis and with specific advisement from the student's curriculum advisor. The selection process will take into consideration the student's undergraduate and professional experience and try to identify missing management expertise.

Culminating Events:

Thesis:

THE MASTER'S THESIS is an original empirical study that demonstrates the student's knowledge of both research methods and a mastery of his or her primary area of interest. Theses should be rigorously investigated under the direct supervision of a major advisor and should be limited to a specific problem in sport and recreation administration. Students are required to defend their theses publicly to the academic community.

A student preparing to defend a thesis should confirm a time and date with the Master's Committee and register with the graduate coordinator. After the time, date, and room are approved, the graduate coordinator will post fliers announcing the defense.

The student's Master's Committee is responsible for evaluating the thesis and the defense. No thesis should go to defense unless it is ready for public scrutiny. The Committee will evaluate the student's ability to express verbally his or her research question, methodological approach, primary findings, and implications. The Committee will vote to pass or fail the thesis and the defense at the conclusion of the public presentation. If the student must make revisions, those changes must be approved as arranged by the Committee.

Master's Project:

THE MASTER'S PROJECT is intended to give students the opportunity to engage in systematic inquiry, while allowing for creative expression in the development of a final product. After identifying a specific problem or area of investigation, the final product for the project may take such forms as a video tape, a program evaluation, a demonstration, a new design, a research paper for publication, a grant proposal, or a manual. The project may be specific to an agency. One member of the Graduate Faculty will serve as the major advisor for the project.

UPON COMPLETION OF THE MASTER'S PROJECT, the student must formally present the project to the project committee at a final meeting. After the candidate leaves the room, the committee will decide if the project is approved.

Comprehensive Examination:

THE COMPREHENSIVE EXAMINATION OPTION is designed to test comprehension of the total field of study and is not limited to specific information covered formally in classes. The examination requires that a student demonstrate in writing the ability to apply, to analyze, and to synthesize information.

Comprehensive Exam Subject - SECTION 1: ADMINISTRATION Management theory, personnel management, risk management and liability, public relations, marketing, finance/fund raising and budgeting, facility design SECTION 2: RESEARCH METHODOLOGY Types of research, current research published, literature review, instrumentation, and internal validity SECTION 3: PROBLEM SOLVING Administrative and professional problems and problem areas SECTION 4: PROFESSIONAL ISSUES Professional associations (mission, goals, code of ethics, professional development, professional preparation, current professional and legal issues) (e.g., gender equity, affirmative action, Americans With Disabilities) SECTION 5: PHILOSOPHY/ETHICS Philosophical schools of thought, philosophical and ethical issues concerning the field.

Comprehensive Exam Complete - Students take the examination after completing 27-36 credits.

Comprehensive Exam Write - The Graduate Faculty members in the Sport and Recreation Administration program write the questions.

Comprehensive Exam Grade - The Graduate Faculty members evaluate the answers. Each examination is evaluated by three faculty members.

Comprehensive Exam Pass - A student will be given five hours to complete five sections of questions. There will be at least one required question in each section, plus selected optional questions from each category. The examination will be graded by three Graduate Faculty members. Anonymity will be preserved. Graders will score each question of the basis of 1 to 10, with a score of 8 or above considered passing. An average score for the total exam is recorded by each grader. Finally, an average of the three scores is determined with an average score of 8 or above needed to pass. The examination must be successfully completed as a whole. It is possible to pass the examination in sections. If a student is unsuccessful in any part on the first attempt, the student will be given a second opportunity. If unsuccessful in the second attempt, the student will be dismissed from the program.

Comprehensive Exam Schedule - Comprehensive examinations are administered three times a year: November, April, and June. Students must register for the examination with the graduate coordinator at the beginning of the semester. The examination runs from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. and is proctored by a faculty member.

Practicum:

THE PRACTICUM is designed for the student who wants an extensive Practicum (internship) experience. The assumption is that the student will enroll in a 6 to 9 semester hour internship that consists of a full-time experience in a single agency for 6 to 10 months.

UPON COMPLETION OF THE PRACTICUM, the student must submit a completed internship log as defined in the graduate internship manual. The internship log will be evaluated by the internship coordinator.

Contacts

Program Contact Information:

www.temple.edu/STHM

Department Information:

School of Tourism and Hospitality Management
412 Vivacqua Hall (062-62)
1700 North Broad Street
Philadelphia, PA 19122
STHM@blue.temple.edu
215-204-8701

Department Contacts:

Admissions:

Patricia McFadden
pmcfad01@temple.edu
215-204-0520

Program Coordinator:

Ira G. Shapiro, Ph.D.
many@temple.edu
215-204-6295

Graduate Chairperson:

Ira G. Shapiro, Ph.D.
many@temple.edu
215-204-6295

Chairperson:

Ira G. Shapiro, Ph.D.
many@temple.edu
215-204-6295

About the Program

The goal of the graduate program in Sport and Recreation Administration is to prepare future leaders in the areas of policy making, management, supervision, education, and research. The program provides for the analysis of current trends, problems, and policies that affect sport and leisure services. The program is designed to provide a multi-disciplinary approach to sport and leisure studies with an emphasis on business and management. The program is structured to prepare students for a wide range of career opportunities in sport administration, recreation administration, and leisure services.

Time Limit for Degree Completion: 4 years

Campus Location:

Main Campus

Students may take their two business electives at the Fort Washington, Ambler, or Center City campuses.

Students are required to complete the degree program through classes offered after 4:30 p.m. Students are able to complete the degree program on a part-time basis (8 credit hours or less per semester).

Department Information:

School of Tourism and Hospitality Management
412 Vivacqua Hall (062-62)
1700 North Broad Street
Philadelphia, PA 19122
STHM@blue.temple.edu
215-204-8701

Ranking:

While there is no formal ranking of academic programs in Sport and Recreation Administration, the program was among the first to be approved by the North American Society for Sport Management and has been viewed as one of the leading programs in the nation.

Accreditation:

The degree program is accredited by the North American Society for Sport Management.

Areas of Specialization:

Faculty members specialize and offer coursework in the following areas: administration, facility management, athletic governance, marketing, and fund raising.

Job Placement:

Students typically find placements in college athletics, campus recreation, professional sports, sports governing bodies, youth sports, stadium and arena management, and parks and recreation.

Affiliation(s):

The Sport and Recreation Administration program is affiliated with the North American Society for Sport Management, the National Recreation and Park Association, and the Fox School of Business and Management at Temple University.

Interdisciplinary Study:

The program encourages interdisciplinary coursework, research, and interactions among faculty and students with interests in the economics of sports, marketing, stadium and arena management, administration, fund raising, policymaking, and finance.

Study Abroad:

Students who wish to do their internships abroad work closely with academic advisors who will assist with the necessary contacts and supervision.

Licensure:

Not applicable.

Non-Degree Student Policy:

Students who are eligible for admission may take up to 9 semester hours of coursework as non-matriculated students. If accepted into the program, the courses may be approved toward the degree program.

Financing Opportunities

Teaching and Research Assistantships at Temple University currently provide a stipend for 9 months. Full-time tuition for 9 semester hours is included for each semester (Fall and Spring) during the academic year. Teaching and Research Assistantships within the School of Tourism and Hospitality Management are reserved for students who are capable of teaching undergraduate classes in specialized academic areas or assisting in faculty research. Teaching and Research Assistants are expected to provide 20 hours per week of service throughout the academic year. Teaching and Research Assistantship applications will not be evaluated until all appropriate materials and a Graduate School application have been received. Teaching and Research Assistantships are available only to admitted students. The evaluation of applicants for Teaching and Research Assistantships will begin by March and continue until all positions have been filled.

Other Financial Opportunities