Department of Leadership, School Counseling & Sport Management

• Undergraduate Programs
• Graduate Programs
• Faculty

Web Address: http://www.unf.edu/coehs/lscsm/

Undergraduate

Bachelor of Science in Sport Management

The Bachelor of Science in Sport Management has two concentration options for students who are interested in working in the sport industry. The Sport Management Concentration is appropriate for those candidates who seek careers in professional sport, intercollegiate athletics, or sport entrepreneurship. There is a fully online option in Sport Management with a concentration in Marketing. This program is designed for upper level transfer students. The program is limited to fall admission only. Students interested in this degree program should contact Program Director, Dr. Kristi Sweeney, or an academic advisor in the College of Education and Human Services.

The Department of Leadership, School Counseling and Sport Management offers undergraduate programs in the following areas:

• Sport Management

The Department of Leadership, School Counseling and Sport Management offers undergraduate minors in the following areas:

• Sport Management Minor
• Leadership
• Community Sport and Tourism
• Fitness Management
• Learning Design & Technology

Graduate

The Department of Leadership, School Counseling, and Sport Management offers professional studies suitable for students interested in careers in Educational Leadership, School Counseling, and Athletic Administration. Master of Education programs are offered in school leadership, advanced teaching and learning, and Higher Education Administration, Educational Technology, Training and Development, School Counseling, and Athletic Administration and a Doctor of Education program in educational leadership.

• Doctor of Education in Educational Leadership
• Master of Education in School Leadership
• MS in Higher Education/General Higher Education
• MS in Higher Education/International Programs
• MS in Higher Education/Student Affairs
• MS in Higher Education/Collegiate Athletics
• MS in Ed Tech Training & Development
• Master of Education in Athletic Administration
• Master of Education in Counselor Education

Admission Requirements:

Doctor of Education
1. A master's degree from a regionally accredited institution with a minimum GPA of 3.25
2. An acceptable score on the Graduate Record Examination or, with the approval of the program director or an acceptable score on the GMAT.
3. Three years of successful teaching experience or professional administrative experience in education or related field
4. Demonstrated leadership ability or leadership potential
5. Demonstrated academic ability and potential to complete the course work and a dissertation successfully
6. Career goals in professional education consistent with the objectives of the doctoral program
7. Recommendation of the Doctoral Admissions Committee.

Master of Education
1. A baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited U.S. institution or its equivalent from a foreign institution with a grade point average of 3.00 (B) or higher in all work attempted as an upper division student, normally the 60 semester hours taken during the last two years of baccalaureate study or
2. An earned graduate degree from a regionally accredited U.S. institution or its equivalent from a foreign institution.

Additional Requirements per Program:

Educational Leadership/School Leadership
1. Official transcripts from all attended institutions
2. A written statement of intent
3. A current Resume
4. Three letters of recommendation (one from a school administrator .. online forms preferred).
5. Copy of a valid teaching certificate or statement of eligibility
6. At least one (1) year of successful full-time teaching experience in a public or private school (Three (3) years preferred).

Educational Leadership/Advanced Teaching and Learning
1. Official transcripts from all attended institutions
2. A written statement identifying professional career goals and aspirations
3. A current Resume
4. Three letters of recommendation (online recommendation forms preferred).

Educational Leadership/Athletic Administration
1. Official transcripts from all attended institutions
2. A written statement identifying professional career goals and aspirations
3. A current Resume
4. Three letters of recommendation (online recommendation forms preferred).

Educational Leadership/Technology Education Leadership
1. Official transcripts from all attended institutions
2. A written statement identifying professional career goals and aspirations
3. A current Resume
4. Three letters of recommendation (online recommendation forms preferred).

Higher Education Administration
1. Official transcripts from all attended institutions
2. A written statement identifying professional career goals and aspirations
3. A current Resume
4. Three letters of recommendation (online recommendation forms preferred).

Note: Applicants not meeting the admission criteria of a 3.00 GPA in their last 60 hours of their baccalaureate degree will be required to apply for admission under our exceptions policy and must submit a competitive GRE or MAT score taken within the last 5 years.

Master of Education / School Counseling**
1. Official transcripts from all attended institutions
2. GRE Scores. Prior to July 1.2011: composite score of 1000 for both verbal and quantitative. After July 1, 2011: composite score of 297 for both the verbal and quantitative portions. Note: Applicants may submit passing scores from the Florida General Knowledge (GK) test in lieu of GRE scores.
3. Letter of intent
4. Three letters of recommendation.
5. Personal interview required for admission.

** Note: Candidates seeking admission to state-approved educator preparation programs must demonstrate mastery of general knowledge for admission to the program by providing passing scores of the GK or GRE exams.

Department of Leadership, School Counseling & Sports Management Faculty

Undergraduate

Ronghua (John) Ouyang, Ph.D., Professor
Jennifer Kane, Ph.D. Associate Dean and Associate Professor
Christopher A. Janson, Ph.D. Associate Professor
E. Newton Jackson, Ph.D. Professor
Terence Cavanaugh, Ph.D. Associate Professor and co-program director
Elizabeth Gregg, Ph.D., Chair and Associate Professor
Matthew Ohlson, Assistant Professor
Jason W. Lee, Ph.D., Professor
Kristi Sweeney, Ph.D., Associate Professor and Program Director for Sport Management
Tae Ho Kim, Ph.D., Assistant Professor
Wanyong Choi, Ph.D., Assistant Professor

Graduate

Ronghua (John) Ouyang, Ph.D., Professor
Jennifer Kane, Ph.D. Associate Dean and Associate Professor
Cheryl A. Fountain, Ed.D. Professor and Executive Director, Florida Institute of Education
E. Newton Jackson, Ph.D. Professor
Carolyn B. Stone, Ed.D. Professor
Linda Skrla, Ph.D, Professor
Terence Cavanaugh, Ph.D. Associate Professor
Luke M. Cornelius, Ph.D. JD. Associate Professor
David Hoppey, Ph. D. Professor and Program Director for Ed.D in Educational Leadership
Christopher A. Janson, Ph.D. Associate Professor
Elizabeth Gregg, Ph.D. Chair and Associate Professor
Jason W. Lee, Ph.D. Professor and Program Director
Sophie Filibert, Ph.D. Associate Professor and Program Director for School Counseling
Kristi Sweeney, Ph.D. Associate Professor
Amanda Pascale, Ph.D. Assistant Professor
Suzanne Ehrlich, Ph.D, Assistant Professor
Laura Boilini, Ph. D., Clinical Assistant Professor and Program Leader for the M.Ed. in Educational Leadership
Heather Roth, Ph.D., Assistant Professor