About this Program
¹ú²úÂ×Àí offers a Doctor of Philosophy degree in Education with a concentration in Human Movement Sciences and an emphasis on Sport & Recreation Management. This area focuses on research issues related to the administration of sport and recreation organizations. Graduates are prepared for careers as faculty or administrators in higher education, private organizations, public agencies, and/or other research-based institutions.
Program Highlights
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Students receive individual mentorship and career training.
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Research focused; students may complete a traditional or three-article dissertation (Grant writing, collaborate with community partners for applied research, become an agent of change.)
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Gain experience teaching undergraduate sport management and recreation courses.
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Create a unique program of study.
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Faculty mentors are active, recognized leaders in sport management and recreation.
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Requirements
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An application to the University.
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Official transcripts of all undergraduate and graduate courses and degrees completed.
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Two writing samples. 
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A current copy of your resume or Curriculum Vitae.
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Three letters of recommendation from professional sources qualified to assess your suitability for study at the doctoral level. One letter of recommendation should be from a graduate advisor or faculty member and one should be from a current or former supervisor.
For Admission to the Education Program
Official GRE scores taken within the last 5 years that indicate a total score of at least 297 (1000 by former scoring standard) for both the verbal reasoning and quantitative reasoning sections and a minimum of 4.5 on the analytical writing component. While these scores are recommended, other portions of the total application package will be considered. The Sport and Recreation Management emphasis area will also accept GMAT scores of 470 or higher.
Applicants whose native language is not English must also submit current scores for the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) of at least 550.
Transfer
At ¹ú²úÂ×Àí, we understand that as a transfer student you have unique needs that require a wide array of campus resources. The Center for Advising Administration and Academic Partnerships aims to create a transfer inclusive culture that supports the successful...
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Cost of Attendance
Tuition is charged per credit hour. Amounts shown are tuition only and do not include mandatory fees, technology-delivered course fees, course-specific fees, books, housing, meal plans, or other costs. Campus-based students may take technology-delivered or online courses. Tuition is based on student classification. Fees for technology-delivered courses and other costs are listed on the ¹ú²úÂ×Àí tuition and fees page.
Ways to Fund Your Degree
There are a few ways for you to save on the cost of attending ¹ú²úÂ×Àí, including scholarships, assistantships, and student loans. For more details about financial aid at Old Dominion, visit the Financial Aid Office page.
Graduate Assistantships
Competitive graduate assistantships, with a tuition waiver, are available for select qualified fulltime students.
Fellowship
Students may apply for a competitive college-wide dissertation fellowship during the dissertation phase.
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