PhD Sport Administration at University of Cincinnati

Programme overview

The Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Sport Administration program at University of Cincinnati is dedicated to preparing students for successful careers in the professoriate, higher education, and in the sports industry. Our program offers a flexible curriculum allowing students to customize their coursework and experiences to match their career and research goals.

Faculty: College of Education, Criminal Justice, and Human Services | Duration: 3 years | Study mode: full-time | Location: Cincinnati, OH, United States

Career pathways

Graduates of this program will be prepared for the careers listed below. All opportunities may not be listed.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Master's Degree in Sport Administration or a related field (with a cumulative GPA of a 3.00 or higher) Three (3) reference names One (1) letter of recommendation Writing sample: Applicant should choose a research topic that aligns with their interests within the program. After researching that topic, applicant will write a 2-3 page paper (roughly 1,000 words), inclusive of 4-6 references. Be sure to include APA citations and a reference page. Program interest statement: Why UC? What are applicant's career goals related to completing this degree? Which faculty member are they wanting as an advisor?

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Graduate applicants select an entry term (semester) when applying; not all programmes start every term, and each programme sets its own start terms.

Graduate applications: programmes set their own deadlines and decision schedules. Most programmes use the UC Graduate Admissions Application; Nursing uses NursingCAS, Occupational Therapy OTCAS, Physical Therapy PTCAS, Athletic Training ATCAS, Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology CSDCAS, and Public Health SOPHAS.

Apply through the official page: https://grad.uc.edu/admissions.html

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