Northwestern State University of Louisiana

Program Information

Format: Campus, Online

Program Description:

Overview
Sport Administration is an interdisciplinary concentration that includes business related courses such as Budgeting, Microcomputer Applications, Human Resource Management, Sport Marketing and Public Relations. It is designed to prepare professionals for administration in sport and fitness settings. Many students in the program apply for Graduate Assistantships that provide quality experience outside the classroom.
Program Objectives
Sport Administration is a 33 semester hour degree designed for the professional who would like to improve their effectiveness in the management of sport-related programs. This unique non-traditional degree program compliments the career aspiration of athletic administrators, recreation sport specialists, facility managers, sports information directors, sport business personnel, coaches, and major and minor professional league personnel.
Degree Requirements:
Foundation: 9 Hours
HP 5020 - Research in Human Performance
HP 5000 - Statistics for Health & Human Performance
HP 5150 - Sociology of Sport
Emphasis Area: 18 Hours
HP 5120 - Sport Marketing and Promotion
HP 5130 - Governing Agencies and Ethnical Principles in Sport
HP 5160 - Sports Law
HP 5190 - Resource Management in Sport
HP 5220 - Budgeting and Planning For Sport
Seminars in Sport Administration
A minimum of three one-hour seminars must be completed:
HP 5510 - Technology in Sport Settings
HP 5520 - Current Topics in Sport
HP 5530 - Facility and Event Planning
HP 5590 - Pre-Internship (required)
Application: 6 Hours
HP 5690 - Research Project
HP 5990 - Internship in Sport Administration
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Northwestern State University
is a member of the
University of Louisiana System

Tuition & Financial Aid

Financial Aid Offered: No

Classification: Master's Colleges & Universities I

Institution Sector: Public

Locale: Remote Town

Size & Settings: 5,000 - 9,999