Overview

Graduate Programs / Graduate Programs is located in Daphne, AL, in a rural setting.

Departments & Programs

Program in Recreation Management

Program in Sports Coaching

Program in Sports Health and Fitness

Program in Sports Management

Program in Sports Studies

Degrees & Awards

Degrees Offered

Degree
Doctor of Education (Ed D)
Master of Sports Science (MSS)

Degrees Awarded

Degree	Number Awarded
Master's Degrees	51
Doctoral Degrees	24

Earning Your Degree

Part-time study available?
Evening/weekend programs available?	No
Distance learning programs available?
Terminal master's degree available?	No

Degree Requirements

Degree	Requirement
Master's Degrees	Entrance Exam GRE General Test, GMAT, or MAT Comp Exam Required Thesis Optional
Doctoral Degrees	Entrance Exam GRE General Test, GMAT, or MAT Comp Exam Required Thesis Required

Admissions

Applying

50

Application Fee - Domestic

125

Application Fee - International

Yes

Electronic
applications accepted?

Yes

Applications processed
on a rolling basis?

Entrance Requirements

Exam	Details
Master's Degree Exam	GRE General Test, GMAT, or MAT
Master's Degree Requirements	Minimum GPA of 2.5, 3 letters of recommendation, personal statement
Doctoral Degree Exam	GRE General Test, GMAT, or MAT
Doctoral Degree Requirements	Master's degree, 3 letters of recommendation, resume

International Students

Exam	Details
TOEFL: Required	TOEFL Paper score: 550 TOEFL IBT score: 79

Tuition & Fees

Financial Support

Financial award applicants must submit:	FAFSA
Application deadlines for financial awards	August 15
Types of financial support available	Research Assistantships Scholarship and/or loans Career or field-related internships Federal Work-Study Financial support for part-time students

Student Body

167

Total Graduate Students

Not Reported

International Breakout (representing other countries)

Gender

Male (64%)

Female (35%)

Research

Focus of faculty research:	Coaching certification, sport study of elderly, modality in sport injuries, distance learning, human performance
Externally sponsored research expenditures last year:	0

Location & Contact

Address One Academy Drive
Daphne, AL  36526-7055
United States

Contact Dr. Tomi Wahlstrom
Vice President of Academic Affairs
Email: vicepresident@ussa.edu
Phone: 251-626-3303
Fax: 251-626-1149

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