KENNESAW STATE UNIVERSITY
GRADUATE COURSE PROPOSAL OR REVISION,
Cover Sheet (10/02/2002)
Course Number/Program Name SM 8010/M.S. with a major in Comparative Sport Management
Department Health, Physical Education, and Sport Science
Degree Title (if applicable) Master of Science
Proposed Effective Date Fall 2012
Check one or more of the following and complete the appropriate sections:
X New Course Proposal
Course Title Change
Course Number Change
Course Credit Change
Course Prerequisite Change
Course Description Change
Sections to be Completed
II, III, IV, V, VII
I, II, III
I, II, III
I, II, III
I, II, III
I, II, III
Notes:
If proposed changes to an existing course are substantial (credit hours, title, and description), a new course with a
new number should be proposed.
A new Course Proposal (Sections II, III, IV, V, VII) is required for each new course proposed as part of a new
program. Current catalog information (Section I) is required for each existing course incorporated into the
program.
Minor changes to a course can use the simplified E-Z Course Change Form.
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KENNESAW STATE UNIVERSITY
GRADUATE COURSE/CONCENTRATION/PROGRAM CHANGE
I.
Current Information (Fill in for changes)
Page Number in Current Catalog
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Course Prefix and Number
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Course Title
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Class Hours
____Laboratory Hours_______Credit Hours________
Prerequisites
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Description (or Current Degree Requirements)
II.
Proposed Information (Fill in for changes and new courses)
Course Prefix and Number __SM 8010_________________________________
Course Title _Master’s Thesis (repeated across two semesters)
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Class Hours
3____Laboratory Hours___0____CreditHours____3____
Prerequisites Graduate Status
Description (or Proposed Degree Requirements)
Development and writing of a thesis under the supervision of a graduate faculty member.
III.
Justification
This course one of two capstone experiences in the M.S. in Comparative Sport
Management program. The primary purpose of this course is to provide the student with
an opportunity to conceptualize, design, conduct, and disseminate an original research
project related to sport management. The completion of a thesis is paramount for students
who plan to pursue a Ph.D. in the future.
IV.
Additional Information (for New Courses only)
Instructor: TBA
Text: American Psychological Association (2009). Publication manual of the American
Psychological Association (6th ed.). Washington, D.C.: Author.
Prerequisites:
EHS 6630 and permission of program coordinator
Objectives:
The student should be able to demonstrate knowledge of the research process in exercise
and health science by being able to:
a.
develop a research hypothesis for a topic related to sport management.
b.
design an independent research study aimed at testing the proposed hypothesis.
c.
conduct a research study.
d.
compile and statistically analyze the data from a research project.
e.
disseminate the findings from a research project in both verbal and written form.
Instructional Method
This course is an independent research project conducted under the supervisor of
a graduate faculty advisor and the oversight of a Thesis Committee.
Method of Evaluation
The evaluation will consist of on-going feedback from the graduate faculty advisor and
approval of the Thesis Committee during the defense of the project.
V.
Resources and Funding Required (New Courses only)
Resource
Amount
Faculty
Other Personnel
Equipment
Supplies
Travel
New Books
New Journals
Other (Specify)
$3,250
$928
$0
$278
$222
$0
$0
$0
TOTAL
$4,678
Funding Required Beyond
Normal Departmental Growth
$0
The primary revenue sources will be from the reallocation of existing funds through the
shifting of teaching workloads and the addition of two existing unfilled faculty lines. The
estimates above are based on the average graduate faculty course load of six courses per
year and the average annual salary of $65,000. These are averages are for simplicity and
actual salaries and course workloads will vary by personnel. In addition, this is one of
two capstone options for students; therefore, the resources will be dependent on the
number of student who elect this course (i.e., workload and cost is computed on a per
student basis). The calculations assume that the sport management faculty teach all but
one of the courses offered (EHS 6630, which is already offered as part of the M.S. in
AEHS). There will be a small revenue generation during the summer from enrollment in
this program.
VI. COURSE MASTER FORM
This form will be completed by the requesting department and will be sent to the Office of the
Registrar once the course has been approved by the Office of the President.
The form is required for all new courses.
DISCIPLINE
COURSE NUMBER
COURSE TITLE FOR LABEL
(Note: Limit 30 spaces)
CLASS-LAB-CREDIT HOURS
Approval, Effective Term
Grades Allowed (Regular or S/U)
If course used to satisfy CPC, what areas?
Learning Support Programs courses which are
required as prerequisites
Health, Physical Education, and Sport Sci
SM 8010
Master’s Thesis
3-0-3 (repeated across two semesters)
Fall 2012
S/U
N/A
N/A
APPROVED:
________________________________________________
Vice President for Academic Affairs or Designee __
VII Attach Syllabus
I.
SM 8010 MASTER’S THESIS
KENNESAW STATE UNIVERSITY
DEPARTMENT OF HPS
II.
INSTRUCTOR:
III.
CLASS MEETING:
IV.
OPTIONAL TEXT(S): American Psychological Association (2009). Publication manual of the American
Psychological Association (6th ed.). Washington, D.C.: Author.
V.
CATALOG COURSE DESCRIPTION:
TBA
TBA
Development and writing of a thesis under the supervision of a graduate faculty member.
VI.
PURPOSE/RATIONALE:
The primary purpose of this course is to provide the student with an opportunity to conceptualize, design,
conduct, and disseminate an original research project related to sport management. The completion of a
thesis is paramount for students who plan to pursue a Ph.D. in the future.
.
Knowledge Base: The course content will be based on the knowledge and skills students develop
throughout the M.S. in Comparative Sport Management. Students will draw from experiences, readings,
lectures, projects, etc. which will lead to an actual research project. This course is designed to be an
advanced level of study with an emphasis on the formulation of a research hypothesis, conducting a
research project to test the hypothesis, and developing a final written product.
Use of Technology: Technology is an important aspect of the sport management field. Students will be
engaged in the use of technology to collect data, data analysis and data presentation for the thesis.
Diversity: It is our vision to create a strong multicultural and diverse educational
environment at KSU in order to increase student satisfaction and to promote an
understanding and awareness of people from various backgrounds upon graduation. In
this way, KSU students will be educated for, and can effectively compete in the global
society.
VII.
COURSE GOALS/ OBJECTIVES:
The student should be able to demonstrate knowledge of the research process in exercise and health science
by being able to:
a.
develop a research hypothesis for a topic related to sport management.
b.
design an independent research study aimed at testing the proposed hypothesis.
c.
conduct a research study.
d.
compile and statistically analyze the data from a research project.
e.
disseminate the findings from a research project in both verbal and written form.
ASSESSMENT OF GOALS/OBJECTIVES
Your instructor will assess your achievement of each objective in the following ways:
Goals/Objectives
a-e
VIII.
Instructional
Activity
Discussion with thesis committee chair/members,
conducting the research project
Assessment
On-going feedback from thesis
committee chair/members,
defense of project before the
Thesis Committee
COURSE REQUIREMENTS/ASSIGNMENTS:
Thesis: In consultation with a Thesis Committee and advisor, the student will conceptualize, design,
conduct, and disseminate an original research project related to sport management.
1.
2.
3.
The student will first identify, with assistance from the graduate advisor if needed, a graduate faculty
member who has expertise in the area that the student is interested.
The student will work with the graduate faculty member to select two additional graduate faculty members,
initiate a preliminary meeting with those three faculty members.
During the initial thesis committee meeting, the student will discuss the potential topic/subject for his or her
thesis project. In consultation with the thesis committee, the student will formulate the research design and
determine the final form of the prospectus.
4. It is expected that the committee chair will take primary responsibility in working with
the student to make any required changes. When a student’s thesis committee
recommends changes in the prospectus, members of the committee will not sign forms
showing approval of the prospectus until all of the corrections have actually been made.
IX.
EVALUATION AND GRADING:
S/U grading based on completion and approval of the Thesis
X.
ACADEMIC INTEGRITY:
Every KSU student is responsible for upholding the provisions of the Student Code of Conduct, as
published in the Undergraduate and Graduate Catalogs. Section II of the Student Code of Conduct
addresses the University's policy on academic honesty, including provisions regarding plagiarism and
cheating, unauthorized access to University materials, misrepresentation/ falsification of University records
or academic work, malicious removal, retention, or destruction of library materials, malicious/ intentional
misuse of computer facilities and/or services, and misuse of student identification cards. Incidents of
alleged academic misconduct will be handled through the established procedures of the University
Judiciary Program, which includes either an "informal" resolution by a faculty member, resulting in a grade
adjustment, or a formal hearing procedure, which may subject a student to the Code of Conduct's minimum
one semester suspension requirement.
Plagiarism and Cheating No student shall receive, attempt to receive, knowingly give or attempt to give
unauthorized assistance in the preparation of any work required to be submitted for credit as part of a
course (including examinations, laboratory reports, essays, themes, term papers, etc.). When direct
quotations are used, they should be indicated, and when the ideas, theories, data, figures, graphs, programs,
electronic based information or illustrations of someone other than the student are incorporated in to a
paper or used in a project, they should be duly acknowledged.
XI.
ATTENDANCE POLICY:
It is the student’s responsibility to fulfill all obligations leading to the completion of the thesis and to work
with his/her thesis committee chair throughout the design, implementation, reporting and
presentation/dissemination of the thesis. Hence, it is imperative that the student maintain regular
communication with his/her thesis committee chair throughout the thesis process and meet all deadlines.
Electronic submission is preferred except for the pages that require signatures or special papers.
XII.
COURSE Schedule:
Students will work closely with committee members to ensure adequate progression. Please be aware of
university timelines for graduation petition and other deadlines.
XIII.
REFERENCES/BIBLIOGRAPHY:
American Psychological Association (2009). Publication manual of the American Psychological Association, (6th
ed.). Washington, D.C.: Author.
Pitts, B. (2008). Research Methods in Sport Management. Fitness Information Technology.