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Sport and Recreation Administration,
EDM
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.
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 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
103 Pearson Hall (048-00)
Temple University
Broad Street & Montgomery Avenue
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:
True
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, policy-making, 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:
False
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.
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