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Aug 31, 2024
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2003-2004 Springfield College Graduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Athletic Administration
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The athletic administration program is designed to prepare students for administrative
responsibility in schools, colleges, and other settings. Students who have not
been certified to teach in public schools may become certified by fulfilling additional
prerequisites beyond those listed. Consultation with the advisor is necessary.
Undergraduate prerequisites
First aid and CPR (or equivalent)
Prevention and Care of Athletic Injury
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Physical Education and Health Studies
Springfield College offers programs of study in physical education leading to
the master’s degree, the Certificate of Advanced Study, and the doctorate.
At the master’s level the candidate may earn a master of science, a master of
education, or a master of physical education degree by pursuing and successfully
completing a program of study in one of the following areas of concentration:
Adapted Physical Education; Advanced Level Coaching; Athletic Administration;
Sport Studies; or Physical Education Teacher Licensure. The physical education
programs also include concentrated work in Sport Management and Sport and Exercise
Psychology. These concentrations are listed under Sport Management and Recreation
and Exercise Science and Sport Studies on p.65 and p.33, respectively.
The requirements for admission are as follows:
- A bachelor’s degree with satisfactory record from an accredited college or university.
- An undergraduate major in physical education equivalent to that offered at Springfield
College. If this preparation is incomplete, it must be made up by study in addition
to master’s degree requirements.
- Evidence of personal and professional qualities that show promise of outstanding
educational and social leadership.
- Submission of Graduate Record Examination scores taken within five years of the
date of application.
For persons wishing to serve in supervisory and administrative positions, a program
is available which leads to a Certificate of Advanced Study in Physical Education.
In recognition of completion of the highest level of formal academic preparation,
the doctor of physical education degree is awarded to highly selected and well-qualified
persons who successfully complete this program.
It is the student’s responsibility to meet with his or her advisor to ensure
that all requirements are met. For more information contact Dr. Stephen Coulon
at (413) 748-3029 or scoulon@spfldcol.edu. Basic Program
Minimum of 36 s.h. of graduate credit. Research Core Requirement
Athletic Administration Concentration
*Successful completion of the comprehensive examination is required with this
option.
Candidates in the Athletic Administration program are eligible for the M.Ed.,
M.P.E., or M.S. Degree in accordance with Plan A or Plan B (refer to master’s
degree requirements) Program requirements 15 s.h
Electives 0-5 s.h.
Chosen from an approved list in consultation with program advisor Research Requirement 4-9 s.h.
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