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School of Tourism and Hospitality Management 104 Pearson Hall Graduate Programs: Graduate Faculty Sport
& Recreation Tourism
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Satisfactory Academic Progress Students who are not making satisfactory academic progress will be dismissed for the following reasons:
Dismissal and Reinstatement Students dismissed for academic reasons may petition for reinstatement during the semester following their dismissal. Petitions for reinstatement must be sent to the Graduate Appeals Committee of the Graduate Board. Students may not register for courses during this period unless a signed waiver form has been filed with the Graduate Coordinator. SPORT AND RECREATION ADMINISTRATION Direct inquiries to: Dr. Ira G. Shapiro, Graduate Coordinator, (215) 204-8701, School of Tourism and Hospitality Management, 109 Pearson Hall, Temple University, Philadelphia, PA 19122, E-mail: SLS@thunder.temple.edu 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 sports administration, recreation administration, and leisure services. Area of Study The School offers a Master of Education Degree (Ed.M.) in Sport and Recreation Administration. Applicants must submit the following as part of the application package:
The application also will be evaluated on the program's ability to meet the applicant's study goals. Each of the admission criteria will be weighted equally in reaching a final decision. Applications are not complete until all credentials have been received. Please send the application and supporting credentials to Dr. Ira G. Shapiro, Graduate Coordinator, School of Tourism and Hospitality Management, 109 Pearson Hall, Temple University, Philadelphia, PA 19122. Time, Residency and Registration Requirements Students must enroll every fall and spring semester between matriculation and graduation unless on an approved leave of absence. Only registered students may use Temple University resources, including libraries and faculty supervision of independent projects. Master's Continuing Research (962) can be used to satisfy registration requirements once all course requirements are completed. Students who do not study full time (at least 9 hours each semester) should expect to spend at least 2 years in the pursuit of their degree. Students who cannot satisfy the continuous enrollment requirement must obtain a leave of absence from the Graduate Coordinator to remain in good academic standing. All degree requirements must be completed within 4 years. Students who do not complete the program in 4 years must request an extension of time. All requests for extensions of time must be directed to the Graduate Coordinator. Requests must include a rationale for an extension and plan for completion. Students must register during the semester of graduation. Note: An approved leave of absence does NOT extend the time available for completion of the degree program. Degree Requirements Students may select one of the four following options:
Course Descriptions -Sport and Recreation Administration 501. Administration of Sport and Recreation Programs. (3 s.h.) The course addresses the basic functions of management as they pertain to the administration of sport, athletic, and recreational programs. Management theory, principles, current issues, and problem areas will be addressed as they apply to all levels of programs and in all types of sponsorship: youth sports, secondary 502. Legal Aspects of Sport and Recreation. (3 s.h.) The course addresses the legal aspects of sport, recreation, and leisure services, with a focus on tort liability, human rights liability, criminal liability, and contractual liability. Legal concepts of negligence, situations which give rise to law suits, and principles of risk management will be covered. Legal issues related to use of equipment, facility management, and accommodation for special populations will also be addressed. 503. Finance and Fundraising in Sport and Recreation. (3 s.h.) A two-part course concentrating on (1) the importance of fund raising in a variety of recreation and sport settings. Fund raising theories and principles with application to educational, professional, and commercial recreation and sport settings, and (2) an overview of financial management in sport and recreation. Includes budgeting, purchasing, accounting, and financial modeling. 504. Athletic Governance. (3 s.h.) The course addresses the various approaches to organizing and governing sport and athletic programs from school sports to professional sports, from individual conferences to international organizations. Principles, issues, and problem areas associated with the governance of individual athletic departments will be addressed as well as the principles, issues, and problem areas associated with athletic conferences, and national and international governing bodies. Specific problems in relation to the size, structure, and staff of athletic departments and sport governing bodies will be analyzed. 505. Facility Management. (3 s.h.) Principles of planning areas and facilities for sports, recreation, and parks are explored. In addition to the design and construction of specific sport and recreation facilities, approaches to standards and regional planning will be discussed. Problems and issues related to funding, maintenance, and use of sport and recreation facilities will be analyzed. The course will also include trends in facility design, construction, and maintenance. 507. Research Processes in Sport and Recreation. (3 s.h.) Equips the student with an understanding of the process of pure and applied research and the scientific method, including an introduction to statistics and computer applications. Prepares the student to analyze critically the scientific literature of sport, recreation, and leisure. The course will address the major ways of conceptualizing and designing research, and acquiring, interpreting, and disseminating data. The course will focus on applied research, with the expectation that the students will learn the practical application of research uses in the professional setting.
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