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165COLLEGE OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES

The College of Health and Human Services provides quality education for professional practice in a variety of areas associ-ated with health and human services. The college aspires to the highest standard of educational excellence blending a profession-al perspective with a liberal arts and science foundation.

The College is committed to the development of students who are knowledgeable, caring, responsive and self-directed. The col-lege aspires to produce graduates who are self-directed individu-als able to meet the health and human caring needs of a diverse and complex society through change, advocacy and leadership within their communities.

The College’s School of Nursing offers graduate programs at the Master’s and Doctoral levels. Graduate programs within the School of Nursing include a Master’s of Nursing (MSN) in

one of two tracks: Healthcare Informatics and Nursing Leader-ship and Family Nurse Practitioner. For the nurse who already holds a MSN degree, post master’s certificates options are of-fered in Family Nurse Practitioner and Healthcare Informatics and Nursing Leadership. The School of Nursing also offers post baccalaureate and post master entry options into the Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP). Post baccalaureate DNP students may enter the Family Nurse Practitioner or Healthcare Informatics and Nursing Leadership track.

The College of Health and Human Service also offers through its School of Hospitality, Sport, and Tourism Management a Mas-ter of Science in Sport Management, Master of Science in Kinesi-ology, and a Doctor of Philosophy in Sport Management .

COLLEGE OF HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES

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Master of Science in Nursing X^ X^ X^ X^

Family Nurse PractitionerTrack X X X X

Healthcare Informatics andNursingLeadershipTrack X X X X

Doctor of Nursing Practice X^ X^ X^ X^

Master of Science in Kinesiology X

Master of Science in Sport Management X X

Doctor of Philosophy in Sport Manage-ment X^̂ X

Master of Social Work X X X X X

Direct Practice Concentration X X X X

OrganizationalLeadershipandManagementConcentration X

Family Nurse Practitioner Certificate X X X X

Healthcare Informatics and Nursing Leadership Certificate X X X X

MASTER OF SCIENCE IN NURSING (M.S.N.)

Students should consult the General Regulations section of the Grad-uate Catalog for additional information regarding Graduate School admission requirements, transfer credit, and other critical policies and procedures.

TheMasterofScienceinNursingProgramisdesignedtoprovidegraduates of baccalaureate programs in nursing the opportunity to de-veloptheadvancedknowledgeandclinicalskillsrequiredforleadershippositionsinnursing.TheprogrampreparesNursingInformaticsSpecial-ists,NurseExecutivesandFamilyNursePractitioners.Studentsareac-ceptedforadmissiontotheMSNtrackseverysemester.Falladmissionisrecommendedforstudentswhowishtopursuefull-timestudy.PostMSN certificate options are offered in Family Nurse Practitioner andHealthcareInformaticsandNursingLeadership.TheMSNprogramis

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shouldseeUnaccreditedorOtherwiseAccreditedStudentAdmis-sion.

2. Overallundergraduategradepointaverage(GPA)of3.0ona4.0scale,or3.0ona4.0scaleinthenursingmajor;

3. Scoreof396orhigherontheMiller’sAnalogyTest(MAT)orscoreof290onGraduateRecordExam(850on theoldexam) (verbalplusquantitative).GREorMATrequiredforeveryapplicant;

4. CurrentunencumberedRNlicensure;5. Undergraduatehealthassessmentcourseortheequivalent.6. Twolettersofprofessionalreference;7. Minimumofoneyearexperienceasaregisterednurseisrequired

fortheFamilyNursePractitionertrack.

Conditional Admission1. Hold a baccalaureate degree in nursing (BSN) from a regionally

accrediteduniversityandanationallyaccreditednursingprogram(ACEN,NLNAC,CCNE,CNEA).Studentswithabaccalaureatedegree from an unaccredited or otherwise accredited institutionshouldseeUnaccreditedorOtherwiseAccreditedStudentAdmis-sion.

2. OverallundergraduateGPAof2.5ona4.0 scaleor2.5ona4.0scaleinthenursingmajor.

3. Scoreof380ontheMATorscoreof277ontheGRE(650ontheold exam) (verbal plus quantitative). GRE orMAT required foreveryapplicant.

4. One ormore years of clinical experience as anRN; or graduatestudywithout a graduatedegree innursingor another discipline,andagraduateGPAof3.0ona4.0scale.

5. CurrentunencumberedRNlicensure.6. Undergraduatehealthassessmentcourseortheequivalent.7. Twolettersofprofessionalreference.8. Minimumofoneyearexperienceasaregisterednurseisrequired

fortheFamilyNursePractitionertrack.

TemporaryadmissionisnotapplicableforNursingLicensurePrograms,thisincludestheMSNandDNPdegrees.

Astudentadmittedconditionallyto thegraduatenursingprogrammust clear conditional admission after nine semester hours. The student mustattainanoverallGPAof3.0ona4.0scale.Studentsnotsatisfyingconditionaladmission requirementswillbedropped from theprogramforonecalendaryear,afterwhichtimethestudentmaypetitionforread-mission.Note;Tofacilitatesuccessintheprogram,astudentadmittedunderconditionalstatusshouldpursueapart-timecourseofstudy.

Admission Requirements for Post-Masters Certificate Option 1. Graduate of a nationally accreditedMSN Program (ACEN,NL-

NAC,CNEA,orCCNE).2. CurrentunencumberedRNlicensureinthestateinwhichthestu-

dentplanstohaveclinicalexperiences.3. Twolettersofprofessionalreference.4. Minimumofoneyearexperienceasaregisterednurse.

Transfer CreditInaccordancewiththeUniversity’stransferpolicyamaximumof

twelvesemesterhourstakenatanotherregionallyaccreditedinstitutionofhighereducationwitha“B”gradeorbettermaybeappliedtowardthedegree.ThesecoursesmustbecomparabletoTroyUniversitycoursesandmustbereviewedbythegraduatenursingfacultywhowillmakearecommendationtotheDeanoftheCollegeofHealthandHumanSer-vicesandtheGraduateDean.ForstudentscompletingtheMasterofSci-enceinNursing,alltransfercreditsusedtosatisfydegreerequirementsmaynotexceedfiveyearsatthetimeofthedegreecompletion.

offeredonlinewithfacultybasedontheTroy,Montgomery,Dothan,andPhenixCitycampusesinAlabama.

TheMasterofScienceinNursingFamilyPractitioner(FNP)trackisdesignedtopreparestudentstoassess,diagnose,treat,andmanagethehealthcareneedsof individuals across the life spanwhoare culturallydiverseandliveinruralandurbanareas.Theprogramisofferedonline;however, therearea limitednumberofmandatoryoncampusrequire-ments.Studentscompleteclinicalrequirementsintheirlocale.

TheMasterofScienceinNursingHealthcareInformaticsandNurs-ingLeadership(HINL)trackisdesignedtopreparestudentstomeetthegrowingneedsofadiverseandcomplexhealthcaresystem.Studentswillselectoneareaoffocus:NursingInformaticsorNursingLeadership.Stu-dentsarepreparedwiththeknowledgeandskillsnecessarytoexcelasnurseinformaticsspecialistsornurseadministrators.CoursesareofferedfullyonlineandtherearenooncampusrequirementsforstudentsintheHealthcareInformaticsandNursingLeadershiptrack.

MSN Student Learning OutcomesUponsuccessfulcompletionoftheMSNdegreethegraduatewillbe

abletoachievethefollowingend-of-programstudentlearningoutcomes:1. Incorporateadvancedknowledgeandtheoriesfromnursingandre-

lateddisciplinestocontinuallyimprovenursingcareacrossdiversesettings;

2. Integrate leadership, management and education principles intoadvanced nursing care that utilizes ethical and critical decision-making;

3. Apply the evolving standards and principles of quality improve-mentandsafetyforadvancednursingwithinadefinedsetting;

4. Evaluate research outcomes and current evidence in conjunctionwith culturally-appropriate, patient-centered care for the purposeofselectivelyintegratingresearchfindingsintothepracticesetting;

5. Manage informaticsandcommunication technologies toenhance,integrate,andcoordinateappropriatepatientcare;

6. Developinterdisciplinaryadvocacystrategiestoimpacthealthcarepolicyatthesystemlevel;

7. Communicate,collaborateandconsultasaleaderandmemberofintraprofessional and interprofessional teams for improvement ofhealthcareoutcomes;

8. Integrateclinicalpreventioninterventionsfortheprovisionofcul-turallyresponsiveadvancednursingcaretoindividualsandpopula-tionsinaglobalsociety;

9. Demonstrate rolecompetencies ina specializedareaofadvancednursingpracticeatthemaster’slevel.

AccreditationTheSchoolofNursingMSNProgramisaccreditedbytheAccreditationCommission for Education inNursing, 3343 PeachtreeRd.NE, Suite850,Atlanta,GA,30326.

Prerequisite RequirementsCandidates for admission must hold the baccalaureate degree in

nursing.

Admission Requirements Note: Meeting minimal admission requirements does not assure admis-sion.Application Deadlines: May1forFallSemester October1forSpringSemester March1forSummerSemester

Unconditional Admission1. Hold a baccalaureate degree in nursing (BSN) from a regionally

accrediteduniversityandanationallyaccreditednursingprogram(ACEN,NLNAC,CCNE,CNEA).Studentswithabaccalaureatedegree from an unaccredited or otherwise accredited institution


OptionalNSG 6695 1-4Thesis

HEALTHCARE INFORMATICS AND NURSING LEADERSHIP TRACKMinimum Total Hours: 37, 480 clinical hours

Required Core Courses (14 sh)Nursing Core CoursesNSG 6604 2 TheoriesinNursingNSG 6605 2 HealthcareEconomicsNSG 6660 3 FoundationsofAdvancedNursingPractice

Research Courses NSG 6691 3 ResearchandEvidenceforAdvancedNursing PracticeNSG 6692 2 DataAnalysisandInterpretationinQuantitative ResearchNSG 6696 1 ScholarlyInquiryPracticumINSG 6697 1 ScholarlyInquiryPracticumII

Nursing Specialty Courses (23 sh)NSG 6631 3 ConceptsofHealthcareInformaticsandLeadershipNSG 6632 3 TheoreticalFoundationsofNursinginformaticsand LeadershipNSG 6633 3 HealthcareSystemsNSG 6634 3 RolesinNursingLeadershipandInformaticsNSG 6635 3 AppliedPrinciplesofLeadershipandTechnologyin Healthcare NSG 6636 4 AdvancedNursingPracticeInternshipINSG 6637 4 AdvancedNursingPracticeInternshipII

OptionalNSG 6695 1-4Thesis

POST-MASTER’S CERTIFICATE OPTIONS


Mission StatementThepost-master’scertificateoptionsprovidelifelonglearnerswith

theopportunitytospecializeinanareaotherthanthatobtainedintheirMSNprogram.AnMSNdegreeisrequired.Thosewhocompletethecertificateoptionearnacertificateofcompletion,notanothermaster’sdegree,andareeligibletoapplyfortheappropriatespecialtycertifica-tion exam.

AccreditationTheSchoolofNursingMSNProgramisaccreditedbytheAccreditationCommission for Education inNursing, 3343 PeachtreeRd.NE, Suite850,Atlanta,GA,30326.

Admission Requirements1. GraduateofnationallyaccreditedMSNProgram(ACEN,NLNAC,

CNEA,orCCNE).2. CurrentunencumberedRNlicensureinthestateinwhichthestu-

dentplanstohaveclinicalexperiences.3. Twolettersofprofessionalreference.4. Minimumofoneyearexperienceasaregisterednurse.

Degree RequirementsAstudentcompletingthecourseworkwitha3.0orbetterGPA,ful-

fillingcandidacyrequirements,andsuccessfullycompletingtherequiredcomprehensiveexaminationrequirementwillbeawardedthedegree.

NOTE: 1. Requirements for the MSN degree must be satis-fied within five years of the initial enrollment for that degree.

NOTE 2. Grades below “C” are not acceptable for meeting requirements for a subsequent course.

NOTE 3. Students must earn a grade of “B” or better in NSG 6691: Research and Evidence for Advanced Nursing Prac-tice.

NOTE 4. Successful completion of NSG 6697: Scholarly In-quiry II meets the comprehensive examination requirement.

Requirements for Students in Clinical CoursesAllstudentsmustmaintainRNlicensure,currentCPRcertification,

professional liability insurance, proof of annual physical examinationandnegativedrugscreenandaclearbackgroundcheckwhenenrolledinclinicalnursingcourses.ProfessionalliabilityinsuranceisavailablethroughtheSchoolofNursing.Studentsareresponsiblefortheirownmedicalcareifneededintheclinicalsetting.Studentsarealsorespon-sibleforpersonaltransportationcostsincurredduringtheprogram.

StudentsmustmeetCenterforDiseaseControl(CDC)andOccupa-tionalSafetyandHealthAdministration(OSHA)guidelines.

Laboratory Fees for the MSN Program:NSG6618,6696,6697 $37.50NSG6613,6666,6668 $67.50NSG6636,6637,6680 $180.00Note: Fees subject to change annually

CurriculumFAMILY NURSE PRACTITIONER (FNP) TRACKMinimum Total Hours: 47, 705 clinical clock hours

Required Core Courses (14 sh)Nursing Core Courses

NSG 6604 2 TheoriesinNursingNSG 6605 2 HealthcareEconomicsNSG 6660 3 FoundationsofAdvancedNursingPractice

Research CoursesNSG 6691 3 ResearchandEvidenceforAdvancedNursing PracticeNSG 6692 2 DataAnalysisandInterpretationinQuantitative ResearchNSG 6696 1 ScholarlyInquiryPracticumINSG 6697 1 ScholarlyInquiryPracticumII

Nursing Specialty Courses (27 hrs)*NSG 6612 3 AdvancedHealthAssessmentNSG 6613 3 AdvancedHealthAssessmentPreceptorshipNSG 6645 3 FamilyandCulturalTheoriesinAdvancedNursing PracticeNSG 6649 3 AdvancedPharmacologyNSG 6665 3 PrimaryCareI:PediatricsandWomen’sHealthNSG 6666 3 PrimaryCareIPreceptorship:Pediatricsand Women’sHealthNSG 6667 3 PrimaryCareII:AdultsandGeriatricsNSG 6668 3 PrimaryCareIIPreceptorship:AdultsandGeriatricsNSG 6671 3 AdvancedPathophysiology

Role Courses (6 hrs)*NSG 6670 1 RoleSynthesisSeminarNSG 6680 5 FamilyNursePractitionerInternship


NSG 6636 4 AdvancedNursingPracticeInternshipI

Required Role Courses (7 sh)NSG 6634 3 RolesinNursingLeadershipandInformaticsNSG 6637 4 AdvancedNursingPracticeInternshipII

DOCTOR OF NURSING PRACTICE (DNP)


TheDoctorofNursingPractice(DNP)isaterminaldegreeandpre-paresthegraduatetoprovidethemostadvancedlevelofnursingcareforindividuals,familiesandcommunities.Theobjectivesfortheprogramareconsistentwith theAmericanAssociationofCollegesofNursing’s(AACN)specificationsforpracticedoctoralprogramsinnursinginac-cordancewithTheEssentialsofDoctoralEducationforAdvancedNurs-ingPractice.Falladmissionisrecommendedforstudentswhowishtopursuefull-timestudy.

UponsuccessfulcompletionoftheDoctorofNursingPracticethegraduatewillbeable toachieve the followingend-of-programstudentlearningoutcomes:

1. Evaluateadvancedknowledgeand theoriesfromnursingandre-lateddisciplinesforadvancedpracticenursingatthehighestlevel.

2. Designquality,costeffectiveandinnovativenursingcaremodelsbasedontheknowledgeofinterrelationshipsamongnursing,orga-nizational,political,andeconomicsciences.

3. Incorporate systems engineering concepts to prevent and solvecomplexhealthcaredeliveryproblems.

4. Translate research to transformnursingpractice and support ev-idence-basednursingpractice for diversepatient populations andorganizations.

5. Fosterleadershipfortheadvancementofinterprofessionalcollabo-rationandintegrationofinformationandtechnologyforqualityim-provementsinpatientcareandhealthcaresystems.

6. Developeffectivepractice standards formanagingethical issuesinherentinpatientcare,healthcareorganizationsandresearch.

7. Initiate changes in health care systems through the design andimplementation of health policies that strengthen the health caredeliverysystem.

8. Evaluatesystemresponsestohealthandillnessasabasisforclini-calpreventionandpopulationhealthservicesinruralandurbanset-tingswithinaglobalmarket.

9. DemonstraterolecompetenciesinaspecializedareaofadvancedpracticenursingasaDoctorofNursingPractice.

AccreditationTheSchoolofNursingDNPProgramisaccreditedbytheAccredi-

tationCommission forEducation inNursing,3343PeachtreeRd.NE,Suite850,Atlanta,GA,30326.

Admission Requirements for the Doctor of Nursing Practice

Doctorate of Nursing Practice (DNP) students will be admittedonly under unconditional admission status. Conditional admission is not availableforDNPapplicants.

Admissiontotheprogramwillbelimitedtothenumberofavail-ablespaces.TobeconsideredforunconditionaladmissiontotheDNPprogramtheapplicantmust:

CurriculumFAMILY NURSE PRACTITIONER CERTIFICATEMinimum Semesters: 5Minimum Total Hours: 33 sh, 705 clinical clock hours

Thepost-master’scertificateoptionprovideslifelonglearnerswiththeopportunitytospecializeinanareaotherthanthatobtainedintheirMasterofScience inNursing (MSN)program.AnMSNdegree is re-quired.Thosewhocomplete the certificateoption earn a certificateofcompletion,notanothermaster’sdegree,andareeligibletoapplyfortheappropriatespecialtycertificationexam.

Thepost-master’s certificate inFamilyNursePractitionerOptionconsistsoffivesemesters/11coursesofferedbyTroyUniversity’sSchoolofNursingandrequires33semesterhoursand705clinicalclockhoursforcompletion.StudentswhobegininFallsemestercancompletetheFNPcertificateoptioninfivesemesters.TheprogramisopentograduatestudentswhohavecompletedanMSNprogramandmeet the require-ments. There are a limited number of mandatory on campus require-ments.There is a certification exam availablewith completion of thiscertificate.

Required Nursing Specialty Courses (27 sh)NSG 6612 3 AdvancedHealthAssessmentNSG 6613 3 AdvancedHealthAssessmentPreceptorshipNSG 6645 3 FamilyandCulturalTheoriesinAdvancedNursing PracticeNSG 6649 3 AdvancedPharmacologyNSG 6665 3 PrimaryCareI:PediatricsandWomen’sHealthNSG 6666 3 PrimaryCareIPreceptorship:PediatricsandWom- en’sHealthNSG 6667 3 PrimaryCareII:AdultsandGeriatricsNSG 6668 3 PrimaryCareIIPreceptorship:AdultsandGeriatricsNSG 6671 3 AdvancedPathophysiology

Required Role Courses (6 sh)NSG 6670 1 RoleSynthesisSeminarNSG 6680 5 FamilyNursePractitionerInternship

HEALTHCARE INFORMATICS AND NURSING LEADERSHIP CERTIFICATEMinimum Semesters: 4Minimum Total Hours: 23 sh, 480 clinical clock hours

Thepost-master’scertificateoptionprovidelifelonglearnerswiththeopportunitytospecializeinanareaotherthanthatobtainedintheirMasterofScience inNursing (MSN)program.AnMSNdegree is re-quired.Thosewhocomplete the certificateoption earn a certificateofcompletion,notanothermaster’sdegree,andareeligibletoapplyfortheappropriatespecialtycertificationexam.

Thepost-master’scertificateinHealthcareInformaticsandNursingLeadershipOptionconsistsoffoursemesters/7coursesofferedbyTroyUniversity’sSchoolofNursingandrequires23semesterhoursand480clinicalclockhours forcompletion.Studentswillbeaccepted into theprogramonlyinfallsemesterandcancompletetheprogramintwoyearsor four semesters attending fall and spring semesters.The program isofferedtotallyonlineandwouldbeopentograduatestudentswhohavecompletedanMSNprogramandmeettherequirementsprovidedbelowfor admission.

Required Nursing Specialty Courses (16 sh)NSG 6631 3 ConceptsofHealthcareInformaticsandLeadershipNSG 6632 3 TheoreticalFoundationsofNursinginformaticsand LeadershipNSG 6633 3 HealthcareSystemsNSG 6635 3 AppliedPrinciplesofLeadershipandTechnologyin Healthcare


NSG 6649 3 AdvancedPharmacologyNSG 6671 3 AdvancedPathophysiologyNSG 6665 3 PrimaryCareI:PediatricsandWomen’sHealthNSG 6666 3 PrimaryCareIPreceptorship:Pediatricsand Women’sHealthNSG 6667 3 PrimaryCareII:AdultsandGeriatricsNSG 6668 3 PrimaryCareIIPreceptorship:AdultsandGeriatrics

Scholarly Inquiry Methods for Evidence-based Practice (12 sh)NSG 6691 3 ResearchandEvidenceforAdvancedNursing PracticeNSG 8802 3 AppliedBiostatisticsNSG 8812 3 FoundationsofEvidence-basedPracticeNSG 8815 3 EvaluationMethodsforImprovementofClinical Outcomes

Advanced Nursing Roles (6 sh)NSG 6670 1 RoleSynthesisSeminarNSG 6680 5 FamilyNursePractitionerInternship

Practice Synthesis (8-12 sh)NSG 8810 1 SynthesisofEvidenceBasedPracticeI:Project IdentificationNSG 8820 2 SynthesisofEvidenceBasedPracticeII:Project DevelopmentNSG 8830 2-4SynthesisofEvidenceBasedPracticeIII: ProjectImplementationNSG 8840 3-5SynthesisofEvidenceBasedPracticeIV: ProjectEvaluation

Synthesis and Evaluation (3 sh)NSG 8850 3 Dissemination Total Hours: 70-74

Advising Notes: For potential students who hold a MSN without a clinical specialty the following is a possible course of study if ap-proved by an academic adviser:

Advanced Nursing Core (15 sh)NSG 8801 3 HealthcareInformatics&DataManagementNSG 8804 3 Policy&PoliticsinHealthcareNSG 8805 3 PrinciplesofEpidemiologyNSG 8822 3 LeadershipinOrganizations&SystemsNSG 8826 3 HealthDisparitiesfromaSystemsPerspective

Advanced Nursing Specialty (24 sh)NSG 6612 3 AdvancedHealthAssessmentNSG 6613 3 AdvancedHealthAssessmentPreceptorshipfor FNPNSG 6649 3 AdvancedPharmacologyNSG 6671 3 AdvancedPathophysiologyNSG 6665 3 PrimaryCareI:PediatricsandWomen’sHealthNSG 6666 3 PrimaryCareIPreceptorship:Pediatricsand Women’sHealthNSG 6667 3 PrimaryCareII:AdultsandGeriatricsNSG 6668 3 PrimaryCareIIPreceptorship:AdultsandGeriatrics

Scholarly Inquiry Methods for Evidence-based Practice (9 sh)NSG 8802 3 AppliedBiostatisticsNSG 8812 3 FoundationsofEvidence-basedPracticeNSG 8815 3 EvaluationMethodsforImprovementof ClinicalOutcomes

Advanced Nursing Roles (6 sh)NSG 6670 1 RoleSynthesisSeminarNSG 6680 5 FamilyNursePractitionerInternship

1. Holdtherequireddegreefromanationally-accreditedprogram(ACEN,NLNAC,CCNE,CNEA).Applicantsareadmittedas:

• PostBSNcandidates• PostMSNcandidates

2. Earned aminimum cumulativeGPA of 3.0 (4.0 scale) on allnursing coursework if post-baccalaureate applicant or on allgraduatecourseworkifpost-mastersapplicant.

3. Submit an official transcripts for all post-secondary academicstudy

4. EarnaminimumGREscoreof294.Note:Thisrequirementiswaivedforpost-MSNapplicantsorthosewhoholdamaster’sdegreeinarelatedfieldpendingprogramcoordinatorapproval.

5. PossessacurrentunencumberedlicenseasaregisterednurseinAlabamaorinthestatewhereclinicalpracticewilloccur.

6. Submit two letters of professional reference that address aca-demicability,professionalcompetence,andleadershippoten-tialinnursing.

7. CompleteasuccessfulinterviewbytheNursingGraduateAd-missions Committee

8. Submita800to1000wordessaydescribingprofessionalgoalsandhowcompletionof theDNPprogramwillenhance futureroles and practice.

9. SubmitaResume that includeseducation,workexperience innursing,researchexperiences,publications,presentations,com-munityservice,professionalmembershipsandservice.

10.Possessavalidcertificationinadvancedpracticenursingfromanationallyrecognizedcredentialingbodyorbeeligibletotakeanationallyrecognizedcertificationexam.

Note: This requirement applies only to post-MSN applicants.11. Submitdocumentationofacademicclinicalhours.Note:This

requirementappliesonlytopost-MSNapplicants.

TemporaryadmissionisnotapplicableforNursingLicensurePrograms,thisincludestheMSNandDNPdegrees.

Clinical Hour Requirements for the Doctor of Nursing PracticeDNPstudentsmustachieveacombined1,000clinicalhoursatthepost-baccalaureate(MSNandDNP)levelpriortograduatingfromtheDNPprogram. If a student eligible for admission to the Post-MastersDNPprogramenterstheprogramwithfewerthan280clinicalhours,thenthestudentisrequiredtotakethefollowingcoursetoachievethosehours:

NSG8880(1-3)semesterhoursDirectedProfessionalPracticum

Transfer CreditAfterDNPCoordinator evaluationof course syllabi, amaximum

of12credithoursofcourseworkmaybeacceptedfromonlyanexistingMasterofScienceinNursingtowardstheDNPdegree.

CurriculumDOCTOR OF NURSING PRACTICE (DNP)POST BACCALAUREATE PROGRAMFamily Nurse PractitionerMinimum Total Hours: 70

Advanced Nursing Core (17 sh)NSG 6604 2 TheoriesinNursingNSG 8801 3 HealthcareInformatics&DataManagementNSG 8804 3 Policy&PoliticsinHealthcareNSG 8805 3 PrinciplesofEpidemiologyNSG 8822 3 LeadershipinOrganizations&SystemsNSG 8826 3 HealthDisparitiesfromaSystemsPerspective

Advanced Nursing Specialty (24 sh)NSG 6612 3 AdvancedHealthAssessmentNSG 6613 3 AdvancedHealthAssessmentPreceptorshipforFNP


Advanced Nursing Core (14 sh) NSG 6605 2 HealthcareEconomicsNSG 8804 3 Policy&PoliticsinHealthcareNSG 8805 3 PrinciplesofEpidemiologyNSG 8822 3 LeadershipinOrganizations&SystemsNSG 8826 3 HealthDisparitiesfromaSystemsPerspective

Advanced Nursing Specialty (15 sh)NSG 6631 3 ConceptsofHealthCareInformatics andLeadershipNSG 6632 3 TheoreticalFoundationsofHealthcareInformatics andLeadershipNSG 6633 3 HealthCareSystemsNSG 6634 3 IssuesinNursingInformaticsandLeadershipNSG 6635 3 AppliedPrinciplesofTechnologyandLeadershipin Healthcare

Scholarly Inquiry Methods for Evidence-based Practice (9 sh)NSG 8802 3 AppliedBiostatisticsNSG 8812 3 FoundationsofEvidence-basedPracticeNSG 8815 3 EvaluationMethodsforImprovementofClinical Outcomes

Advanced Nursing Roles (8 sh)NSG 6636 4 AdvancedNursingPracticeInternshipINSG 6637 4 AdvancedNursingPracticeInternshipII

Practice Synthesis (8-12 sh) NSG 8810 1 SynthesisofEvidenceBasedPraticeI:Project IdentificationNSG 8820 2 SynthesisofEvidenceBasedPracticeII:Project DevelopmentNSG 8830 2-4SynthesisofEvidenceBasedPracticeIII:Project Implementation NSG 8840 3-5SynthesisofEvidenceBasedPracticeIV:Project Evaluation

Synthesis and Evaluation (3 sh) NSG 8850 3 Dissemination

Total Hours: 57-61 DOCTOR OF NURSING PRACTICE (DNP)POST MASTERS PROGRAMMinimum Total Hours: 35

Advanced Nursing Core (15 sh)NSG 8801 3 HealthcareInformatics&DataManagementNSG 8804 3 Policy&PoliticsinHealthcareNSG 8805 3 PrinciplesofEpidemiologyNSG 8822 3 LeadershipinOrganizations&SystemsNSG 8826 3 HealthDisparitiesfromaSystemsPerspective

Scholarly Inquiry Methods for Evidence-based Practice (9 hrs)NSG 8802 3 AppliedBiostatisticsNSG 8812 3 FoundationsofEvidence-basedPracticeNSG 8815 3 EvaluationMethodsforImprovementof ClinicalOutcomes

Practice Synthesis (8-12 hrs)NSG 8810 1 SynthesisofEvidenceBasedPracticeI:Project IdentificationNSG 8820 2 SynthesisofEvidenceBasedPracticeII:Project DevelopmentNSG 8830 2-4SynthesisofEvidenceBasedPracticeIII: ProjectImplementation

Practice Synthesis (8-12 sh)NSG 8810 1 SynthesisofEvidenceBasedPracticeI:Project IdentificationNSG 8820 2 SynthesisofEvidenceBasedPracticeII:Project DevelopmentNSG 8830 2-4SynthesisofEvidenceBasedPracticeIII: ProjectImplementationNSG 8840 3-5SynthesisofEvidenceBasedPracticeIV: ProjectEvaluation

Synthesis and Evaluation (3 sh)NSG 8850 3 Dissemination Total Hours: 65-69

DOCTOR OF NURSING PRACTICE (DNP)POST BACCALUAREATE PROGRAMNursing LeadershipMinimum Total Hours: 62

Advanced Nursing Core (16 sh) NSG 6604 2 TheoriesinNursingNSG 6605 2 HealthcareEconomicsNSG 8804 3 Policy&PoliticsinHealthcareNSG 8805 3 PrinciplesofEpidemiologyNSG 8822 3 LeadershipinOrganizations&SystemsNSG 8826 3 HealthDisparitiesfromaSystemsPerspective

Advanced Nursing Specialty (15sh)NSG 6631 3 ConceptsofHealthCareInformaticsandLeadershipNSG 6632 3 TheoreticalFoundationsofHealthcareInformatics &LeadershipNSG 6633 3 HealthCareSystemsNSG 6634 3 RolesinNursingLeadershipandInformaticsNSG 6635 3 AppliedPrinciplesofTechnologyandLeadershipin Healthcare

Scholarly Inquiry Methods for Evidence-based Practice (12 sh) NSG 6691 3 ResearchMethodologyNSG 8802 3 AppliedBiostatisticsNSG 8812 3 FoundationsofEvidence-basedPracticeNSG 8815 3 EvaluationMethodsforImprove- mentofClinicalOutcomes

Advanced Nursing Roles (8 sh) NSG 6636 4 AdvancedNursingPracticeInternshipINSG 6637 4 AdvancedNursingPracticeInternshipII

Practice Synthesis (8-12 sh)NSG 8810 1 SynthesisofEvidenceBasedPracticeI:Project IdentificationNSG 8820 2 SynthesisofEvidenceBasedPracticeII:Project DevelopmentNSG 8830 2-4SynthesisofEvidenceBasedPracticeIII:Project ImplementationNSG 8840 3-5SynthesisofEvidenceBasedPracticeIV:Project Evaluation

Synthesis and Evaluation (3 sh) NSG 8850 3 Dissemination

Total Hours: 62-66

Advising Notes: For potential students who hold a MSN without a clinical specialty the following is a possible course of study if ap-proved by an academic adviser:


● Completionofaminimumof1000hoursofgraduatelevelclinicalpracticeaspartofasupervisedacademicprogram

● SuccessfulcompletionoftheSynthesisProject

DNP Synthesis ProjectDoctorofNursingPractice(DNP)studentswillidentify,develop,

implement,evaluate,anddisseminatefindingsofaclinicalprojectthathassystemslevelimpactfortheimprovementofhealthcareoutcomesforapopulationgroupwithinaspecificnursingpractice.SpecificcoursesintheDNPcurriculumguidethecompletionofthisproject.

Transfer CreditAmaximumoftwelvesemesterhourstakenatanotherregionally

accreditedinstitutionofhighereducationwitha“B”gradeorbettermaybeappliedtowardthedegree.ThesecoursesmustbecomparabletoTroyUniversitycoursesandmustbereviewedbythegraduatenursingfacultywhowillmake a recommendation to theDean ofHealth andHumanServices.ForstudentscompletingtheDoctorateofNursingPractice,alltransfercreditsusedtosatisfydegreerequirementsmaynotexceedeightyearsatthetimeofthedegreecompletion.

MASTER OF SCIENCE IN KINESIOLOGY


The Master of Science (M.S.) degree in Kinesiology offers ad-vance study in the science of human physical activity, particularly asmovement,exercise,andsportappliedtohealthpromotionanddiseaseprevention.Themissionof theKinesiologyprogramis toadvance thediscovery, development, interpretation, dissemination, and applicationof knowledge that relates the studyof humanmovement andphysicalactivitytohumanwell-being.AsmembersoftheAmericanKinesiologyAssociation(AKA),SocietyofPhysicalEducators(SHAPE),AmericanCollegeofSportsMedicine(ACSM),andtheNorthAmericanSocietyforPsychologyofSportandPhysicalActivity(NASPSPA).TheFacultyatTroyUniversityarecommittedtotheprocessoflearninginordertobetterpreparestudentsenteringthevariousfieldsofhumanmovement.

● Thisdegreeisidealfor: ● Studentswhowish to continue their education in a doctoral pro-

gram. ● Students who wish to continue their education in a professional

school such as medicine, physical therapy, occupational therapy, etc. ● Certified physical/health education teachers who wish to further

theireducationinhumanmovement. ● Sportcoacheswhowishtocontinuetheireducationtobetterpre-

parethemforhighschool,collegiateorprofessionalcoaching.

Prerequisite RequirementsCandidatesforadmissionmustholdabaccalaureatedegreeinKi-

nesiologyorrelatedfield.

Admission Requirements

Unconditional Admission1. Applicantsmusthaveabaccalaureatedegreefromaregionallyac-

creditedfour-yearinstitution.StudentswithabaccalaureatedegreefromanunaccreditedorotherwiseaccreditedinstitutionshouldseeUnaccreditedorOtherwiseAccreditedStudentAdmission.

NSG 8840 3-5SynthesisofEvidenceBasedPracticeIV: ProjectEvaluation

Synthesis and Evaluation (3 hrs)NSG 8850 3 Dissemination Total Hours: 35-39

Requirements for Students in Clinical CoursesAllstudentsmustmaintainRNlicensure,currentCPRcertification,

professional liability insurance, proof of annual physical examination,negativedrugscreenandclearabackgroundcheckwhenenrolledinclin-icalnursingcourses.ProfessionalliabilityinsuranceisavailablethroughtheSchoolofNursing.Studentsareresponsiblefortheirownmedicalcareifneededintheclinicalsetting. Studentsarealsoresponsibleforpersonaltransportationcostsincurredduringtheprogram.

StudentsmustmeetCentersforDiseaseControl(CDC)andOccu-pationalSafetyandHealthAdministration(OSHA)guidelines.

Laboratory Fees for the DNP Program:

NSG 6613, 6666, 6668 $67.50NSG 6636, 6637, 6680 $180.00NSG 8810, 8820, 8830, 8840 $225.00

ProgressionDNPstudentsmustachieveagradeof“B”orbetterinNSG6691

ResearchMethodology (if BSN-DNP) andNSG 8812 Foundations ofEvidence-BasedPracticeinordertomeetGraduateSchoolrequirements.

Studentswhoearnagradeof“C”or less inmore thanone8000levelcoursemustrepeatthesecondcourseandachieveagradeof“B”orhigher.Ifthecoursetoberepeatedisaprerequisiteforasubsequentcourse,thestudentmaynotprogress.Iftwogradesof“C”areearnedinthesamesemester,theDNPProgramCoordinatorwillselectthecoursetoberepeated.

Graduate studentsmay earn nomore than six semester hours ofgradesbelow“B”.Studentswhoearnmorethansixsemesterhoursof“C”gradesorbelowareautomaticallyacademicallysuspendedfromtheUniversityforaperiodofonecalendaryearatwhich timethestudentmaypetitiontheDeanoftheGraduateSchoolforreadmission.

Competency EvaluationsPriortocompletingNSG8820:SynthesisofEvidenceBasedPrac-

ticeII:ProjectDevelopment,thestudentmustcompletetheInitialCom-petencyEvaluationbysuccessfullydefendingtheDNPSynthesisProjectProposal.PriortocompletingNSG8840:SynthesisofEvidenceBasedPractice IV: Project Evaluation, the student must complete the FinalCompetencyEvaluation by successfully defending theDNPSynthesisProject.

Degree RequirementsGraduation from theDNPprogramrequirescompletionofapre-

scribedplanofstudy.ConsistentwithrecommendationsfromtheAACN,theDNPprogramrequiresthreeacademicyearsforpost-baccalaureateandtwoyearsforpost-master’soptions.Therefore,thenumberofcreditsrequiredforgraduationfromtheDNPprogramwilldependuponpriordegree.AllcreditsusedtosatisfythedegreerequirementsfortheDNPmustnotexceedeightyearsatthetimeofdegreecompletion.

Graduation requirements include: ● Completionof all prescribedcourseworkwith a3.0GPAorbetter

● Submissionofanapprovedcomprehensivee-Portfolio


Coaching ConcentrationNon-thesisOptionKHPRequiredCore 9semesterhoursCoachingConcentration 24semesterhours Total 33semesterhours

ThesisOptionKHPRequiredCore 9semesterhoursCoachingConcentration 18semesterhoursThesisI 3semesterhoursThesisII 3semesterhours Total 33semesterhours

CoachingConcentrationCourses:

KHP 6602 3 MotorSkillsandHumanPerformanceKHP 6620 3 PhysicalFitness:ACriticalAnalysisKHP 6650 3 SportNutritionandExercise MetabolismKHP 6670 3 ExercisePhysiologyKHP 6672 3 SportPsychologyKHP 6675 3 NCAAGovernance,Complianceand Institutional ControlSelect oneKHP 6690 3 InternshipAdvisorApprovedElective

OR

KHP 6694 3 ThesisIKHP 6695 3 ThesisII

Exercise Science Concentration

Non-thesisOptionKHPRequiredCore 9semesterhoursCoachingConcentration 24semesterhours Total 33semesterhours

ThesisOptionKHPRequiredCore 9semesterhoursCoachingConcentration 18semesterhoursThesisI 3semesterhoursThesisII 3semesterhours Total 33semesterhours

ExerciseScienceConcentrationCourses:

KHP 6602 3 MotorSkillsandHumanPerformanceKHP 6620 3 PhysicalFitness:ACriticalAnalysisKHP 6623 3 BiomechanicsofSportTechniquesKHP 6650 3 SportNutritionandExercise MetabolismKHP 6670 3 ExercisePhysiologyKHP 6671 3 AdvancedExerciseScience

Select oneKHP 6690 3 InternshipAdvisorApprovedElective

OR

KHP 6694 3 ThesisIKHP 6695 3 ThesisII

2. Applicants must achieve a score of 385 or higher on theMillerAnalogiesTestorascoreof295orhigherontheGraduateRecordExamination(850ontheoldexam)(verbalandquantitative).

3. Applicantsmusthaveanoverallgradepointaverageof2.75ona4.0scalewiththelast30hoursbeingatleasta3.0GPA.

4. Allhoursattemptedintheterminwhichthe30semesterhourswerereachedwillbeusedtocalculatethegradepointaverage.

5. Applicantsmustalsosubmitastatementofpurposeletter.

Conditional Admission1. Students not satisfying the unconditional admission requirements

maybeconditionallyadmittedtotheprogrampendingsatisfactorycompletionofthefirst9semesterhourswitha3.0gradepointaver-age.StudentswithabaccalaureatedegreefromanunaccreditedorotherwiseaccreditedinstitutionshouldseeUnaccreditedorOther-wiseAccreditedStudentAdmission.

2. Studentsnotsatisfyingconditionaladmissionrequirementswillbedroppedfromtheprogramforonecalendaryear,afterwhichtimethe student must petition for readmission.

Transfer Credit Amaximumof12semesterhours takenatanotherregionallyac-

creditedinstitutionofhigherlearning,withagradeof“B”orbetter,canbeappliedtowardthedegree.ThesecoursesmustbecomparabletoTroyUniversity’scoursesandmustbeapprovedbytheKHPgraduatefaculty.

Degree RequirementsSuccessfulcompletionofthecourseslistedbelowwithanoverall

grade point average of 3.0 or better and successful completion of therequiredcomprehensiveexaminationisnecessarytofulfillrequirementsforthedegree.Ifastudentmakesa“D”or“F”inacoreorconcentrationcourse,thecoursemustberetaken.Ifthestudentearnsa“D”or“F”inanelectivecourse,thecoursemayberetaken,oranotherelectivetakeninitsplace.ThestudentcansatisfytheresearchcomponentrequirementbysuccessfullycompletingKHP6617andKHP6691withagradeof“B”orbetter.

OptionsTheM.S.isofferedwithachoicebetweenathesisandanon-thesis

option.

Thesis OptionTheM.S.withathesisisforthosewhowishtoengageinresearch

andareconsideringorplanningonpursuingaPh.D.(ManyPh.D.pro-gramsrequirecompletionofamaster’sthesis.).Thethesistrackstudentwillnottakethegraduatecomprehensiveexamination.

Non-thesis OptionThis option prepares people for professional jobs by equipping

themwith knowledge of and providing themwith an appreciation fortheresearchprocess,sotheycanbeaconsumerofresearch.Studentsarerequiredtocompleteaninternshipintheirfieldofinterest.Thenon-thesistrackstudentwillalsotakethegraduatecomprehensiveexamination.

Studentsmaychooseoneofthetwoareasofemphasis: ● Coaching ● ExerciseScience

Required Core Courses (9 sh)KHP 6604 3 StatisticalAnalysisandInterpretationKHP 6617 3 ResearchMethodsIKHP 6691 3 ResearchMethodsII


Admission Requirements for the Master of Science in Sport ManagementUnconditional Admission1. Applicantsmusthaveabaccalaureatedegreefromaregionallyac-

creditedfour-yearinstitution.StudentswithabaccalaureatedegreefromanunaccreditedorotherwiseaccreditedinstitutionshouldseeUnaccreditedorOtherwiseAccreditedStudentAdmission.

2. Applicantsmust have anoverall gradepoint averageof2.5on afour-pointscaleora3.0gradepointaverageonthelast30semesterhours.All hours attempted in the term inwhich the 30 semesterhourswerereachedwillbeusedtocalculatethegradepointaver-age.

Conditional AdmissionConditionalAdmissiondoesnotapplytothisprogram.

Transfer CreditAmaximumof12semesterhours takenatanotherregionallyac-

creditedinstitutionofhigherlearning,withagradeof“B”orbetter,canbeappliedtowardthedegree.ThesecoursesmustbecomparabletoTroyUniversity’scoursesandmustbeapprovedbytheSMgraduatefaculty.

Degree RequirementsSuccessfulcompletionofthecourseslistedbelowwithanoverall

grade point average of 3.0 or better and successful completion of therequiredcomprehensiveexaminationisnecessarytofulfillrequirementsforthedegree.Ifastudentmakesa“D”or“F”inacoreorconcentrationcourse,thecoursemustberetaken.Ifthestudentearnsa“D”or“F”inanelectivecourse,thecoursemayberetaken,oranotherelectivetakeninitsplace.ThestudentcansatisfytheresearchcomponentrequirementbysuccessfullycompletingSFM6617withagradeof“B”orbetterandSFM6691.

CurriculumAllcoursesofferthreesemesterhoursofcreditexceptSFM6625,

6626,6627,6680,6681,and6682.

SPORT MANAGEMENTMinimum Total Hours: 36Students may choose thesis or non-thesis options in each concentra-tion.

Required Core Courses: (12 sh)SFM 6600 3 FoundationsofSport&FitnessManagementSFM 6604 3 StatisticalAnalysisandInterpretationSFM 6617 3 ResearchMethodsISFM 6691 3 ResearchMethodsII

Sport Management Concentration Requirements (24 sh)Select One of the Following Non-Thesis OptionSFMRequiredCore 12shSFMCourses 24sh Total 36 sh

Thesis OptionSFMRequiredCore 12shSFMCourses 18shThesis I 3shThesisII 3sh Total 36 sh

Electives (18-24 sh)SFM 6610 3 PhysicalEducation,Sport,andtheLawSFM 6614 3 RiskManagementinSport

MASTER OF SCIENCE IN SPORT MANAGEMENT


TheSportManagementprogramisdesignedtoprovidethegradu-atewiththeknowledge,skills,andattitudestoengageinthepracticeofmanagement in a variety of settings. The goals and objectives of theprogramareguidedby,butarenotlimitedto,thecriteriaandguidelinessetforthintheStandardsforanAccreditedEducationalProgrambytheCommissiononSportManagementAccreditation.

Studentsareprovidedwithclassroom,laboratoryandclinicalexpe-riencestoaccomplishtheseobjectives.Studentsareevaluatedontheirprogressinmeetingtheaboveobjectivesthroughouttheprogram.Op-portunitiesandevaluationsareprovidedforactualparticipationinpro-fessionalclinicalsitesincludingathletic,sportandclubfitness,coachingfacilities,rehabilitationfacilitiesandcommunitysettingsinthepracticeofSportandFitnessManagement. Expected Program Outcomes:

Theprogramaimstoprovideabroad-based,comprehensivecurric-ulum,withanemphasisoninterdisciplinarycollaborationthatpreparesasportmanagerpractitionerto1. directanindividual’sparticipationinselectedclinicalopportunities

aimedatreinforcingandenhancingperformance;facilitatelearningofthoseskillsandfunctionsessentialforproductivity,thusthein-dividualwillbeabletobettercommunicateeffectivelywithclients,subordinatesandthepublic;

2. provideservices to improvefunction topreventdeficits inactivi-tiesofdailyliving,work,play/leisure,andintheunderlyingperfor-manceofmanagingtoensurequalityofservicesandeffectivenessoftheprogram;and

3. function inavarietyof roles includingdirectmanagingprovider,consultant, casemanager, educator, administrator, researcher andadvocateinavarietyofsportmanagementdeliverymodelsandsys-temswheresportandfitnessmanagementistraditionallypracticedandinemergingareasoflocalcommunity,state,regional,nationaland international arenas.

Expected Student Outcomes: UponsuccessfulcompletionoftheSFMprogram,thestudentwill beableto1. plan, develop, implement and evaluate programs of service de-

signedtomeetlocalcommunity,state,regional,nationalandinter-nationalneeds;

2. administerandmanageasportandfitnessmanagementservice;3. articulateandapplysportandfitnessmanagementprinciples,inter-

ventionapproaches,rationales,andexpectedoutcomesofservice;4. beinnovatorsandleadersintheprofession,applyingsportmanage-

mentknowledgetothesolutionofcomplexsportmanagerialissuesandhealthproblems;

5. demonstrateanattitudeofinquiryandnurturethecapacityforcre-ative thinking, critical analysis and problem solving; to interpretresearchstudiesandtoapplyresearchresultstosportmanagementpractice;andtocontributetotheadvancementanddisseminationofresearchandknowledgeinthebehavioralscience.

Prerequisite RequirementsCandidatesforadmissionmustholdabaccalaureatedegreeinsport

managementorrelatedfield.


2. Identify essential teaching strategies necessary for success in thesportmanagementeducationenvironment.

3. Effectivelyexpresscomplexconceptsbothorallyandinwriting.4. Interpret research studies and apply research results to sport man-

agementpractices.5. Apply sport management knowledge to the solution of complex

sportmanagementissues,withdemonstrationofsensitivitytocru-cial,controversialsportissues.

6. Analyzeandapplysportmanagementprinciples,approaches,ratio-nales,andexpectedoutcomesofservice.

7. Organizeandplanprogramsofservicedesignedtomeetlocal,state,regional,national,and/orinternationalneeds.

8. Prepareresearchwithinthefieldofsportmanagementforpresenta-tions and purposes.

AdmissionsThe applicantmust submit an application to theTroyUniversity

GraduateSchool.Nopre-requisiteswillberequiredforadmissionotherthantheapplicantmusthaveattainedaMaster’sdegreefromaregion-allyaccreditedinstitutionofhighereducation.Inordertobegivenfullconsideration,allrequestedmaterialsmustbereceivedbythedeadlineslistedbelow:

Application Deadlines(PreferredApplicationDates):FallAdmissionforU.S.citizens: February1FallAdmissionfornonU.S.citizens: December1SpringAdmissionforU.S.citizens: September1SpringAdmissionfornonU.S.citizens: July1

Admission Examination Requirements1. TOEFLscoresarerequiredforallinternationalstudents;thisrequire-mentiswaivedifthestudenthasearnedabachelor’sormaster’sdegreefrom a regionally accredited U.S. institution. Students scoring 70 orhigherontheInternet-basedTOEFLTest,193orhigherontheComput-er-basedTest,anda523orhigheronthePaper-basedTOEFLTestwillbegivenfullconsiderationforadmissionintotheDoctoralProgram.

2. Official scores from nationally standardized aptitude examinations,suchastheGraduateRecordExamination(GRE),Miller’sAnalogyTest(MAT),GeneralManagementAdmissionsTest(GMAT),orLawSchoolAdmissionsTest(LSAT)mustbesubmittedatthetimeofapplication.Allentranceexamsmusthavetakenplacewithin5yearsofsubmissiontotheprogram.Recommendedscoresarepresentedbelow.

MAT =399totalscore GMAT =540totalscore(verbalandquantitative) LSAT =157-158totalscore GRE =304[RevisedGRE(verbalandquantitativeonly)] OR1000orhigher[non-revisedGRE(verbalandquantitative scoreonly)]

3. TheapplicantmustsubmitthefollowingmaterialstotheTroyUni-versityGraduateSchool:

1. TroyUniversityGraduateSchoolApplicationForm2. Oneofficial transcriptpereach institutionofhighereducation

everattended.3. Three(3)LettersofReferenceThe lettersof referencemust address the applicant’s readiness toenrollinadoctoralprogram.Itisrecommendedthatsuchindividu-alsbepreviousundergraduateorgraduateprofessors, advisorsorotherswho can substantiate the applicant’s academic preparationforadmittancetoadoctoralprogram.4. StatementofIntent.

A. Include details of your rationale for pursuing a Ph.D. inSportManagement.

SFM 6615 3 OrganizationalBehaviorandLeadershipinSportSFM 6616 3 SportFinanceSFM 6618 3 SportEconomicsSFM 6624 3 SociologicalAspectsofSportSFM 6625 3 SpecializedStudyinSFMSFM 6632 3 CurrentIssuesinSportandFitnessManagementSFM 6633 3 SportConsumerBehaviorSFM 6639 3 SportCommunicationSFM 6640 3 SportMarketingSFM 6641 3 SportFacilityandEventManagementSFM 6644 3 HumanResourceManagementinSportandPhysi- calActivitySFM 6645 3 RevenueGenerationinSportSFM 6672 3 SportPsychologySFM 6673 3 EthicsinSportSFM 66XX 3 GlobalPerspectivesinSportSFM 6674 3 EntrepreneurshipinSportSFM 6675 3 NCAAGovernance,Compliance,andInstitutional ControlSFM 6680 3 PracticumSFM 6681 3 PracticumSFM 6690 3 InternshipinSFM

DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY (PH.D.) IN SPORT MANAGEMENT


PurposeTheDoctorofPhilosophy (Ph.D.) inSportManagement is a ter-

minaldegree focusingon student comprehensionand interpretationofcontemporary, theoretical andapplied studieswithin thefieldofSportManagement.Themissionoftheprogramistopreparethegraduatewithabroadrangeofsportmanagement-relatedpositionstoinclude,butnotlimitedtohighereducation,research,professionaloramateurathletics,and professional sport industry.

Expected Program Outcomes Theprogramaimstoprovideacomprehensivecurriculumwithan

areaofspecializationtoprepareasportmanagerpractitioneroracademi-cian to:

1. Demonstratetheabilitytoconductresearchrelatedtothesportin-dustry.

2. Analyze,evaluate,andimplementsolutionstocomplexsportissues,toprepareinnovatorsandleadersinthefieldofsportmanagement.

3. Support thedisseminationofscholarlyandpractical researchandknowledgeinthebehavioralsciences.

4. Demonstrateteachingandresearchskillsneededforsuccessinpro-fessionalsportmanagementroles.

Expected Student OutcomesUponsuccessfulcompletionofthePh.D.inSportManagementthe

graduatewillbeableto:

1. Recallknowledgefromcoreandspecializedareasofstudyinthecurriculum.


2. Amaximumof16creditsfromanotherSportManagementdoc-toralprogramwillbeallowedtotransfertotheTroyUniversitySportManagementSportdoctoralprogram

3. All transfercoursesmustbecomparable toTroyUniversity’sgraduatecoursesandmustbeapprovedbytheadmissionscom-mittee

Entrance into the ProgramAllstudentsacceptedintothePh.D.inSportManagementprogram

are required to complete a new student orientation. The new studentorientationmaytaketheformofvisitingtheTroycampusorviavirtualorientation.Studentsmustmeetwiththeirassignedcourseworkadvisorsroutinely, preferablyusing technology such asbutnot limited toCan-vas,Skype,WebXorJigsawthatpermitsvisualizationoftheparties,todiscussprogresstowardsthedegree.Themajoradvisorusuallyassumestheroleof theChairof theComprehensiveExaminationandDisserta-tionCommittees.Itisthestudent’sresponsibilitytoselectamajoradvi-sorwithin5termsofstartingtheprogram.StudentsandtheircommitteechairsareresponsibleoforganizingtheComprehensiveexaminationsaswellasthedissertationproposalanddefensedates.

Time to Complete DegreeConsistentwithotherterminaldegreeprogramsatTROY,theSport

Managementdoctoralstudentwillhaveamaximumtimefordegreecom-pletionofeightyears,inclusiveofcompletingdissertationrequirements.However, it is important tonote that a full-time student (i.e., taking6creditsperterm)maybeabletocompletecourseworkintwo(2)years.Additionally,dissertationmayrequire1-2yearstofullycomplete. As a result, students can finish the program in as little as three (3 years).

Doctoral Student EvaluationAtleastonceperacademicyearallfacultywithdoctoraldirective

statusandgraduatefacultyteachinginthedoctoralprogramwillmeettodiscussandevaluatetheprogressofalldoctoralstudentsintheprogram.Thisevaluationisdesignedtoassistthedoctoralstudentinsuccessfullycompletingtheprogramonatimelybasis.Theresultsoftheevaluationswillbedistributedtothestudentsbythecoordinatorofthedoctoralpro-graminatimelymanner.

Comprehensive Examinations SportManagement doctoral students are required to successfully

completeawrittenandoralcomprehensiveexamination.Thepurposeofthecomprehensiveexamistoprovidethedoctoralcandidatetheoppor-tunitytodemonstrateadegreeofmasteryrelatedtothesalientconcepts,theories,andpracticespertainingtothedisciplineofSportManagement.Thedoctoralstudentwillbeprovidedanopportunitytodemonstrateanunderstandingofresearchmethodologies,includingstatisticalmethodol-ogy.

Timeframe for the Comprehensive ExaminationThecomprehensiveexamisreccommendedtobetakeninthelast

termofclassenrollmentbutnotanylaterthantheendofthreesubsequentterms,unlessextenuatingcircumstancesariseandapprovedbythecom-mitteechair.Forexample,shouldstudentscompletetheirfinalclassworkduringterm2,theymayelecttotakethecomprehensiveexaminterm2butnolaterthantheendofterm5unlessextenuatingcircumstancesarise.

Applying for the Comprehensive ExaminationStudents must inform their major advisor of their intent to take

ComprehensiveExaminample time topermit thedevelopmentof theexaminationquestions and for thepreparationof the student for thosequestions.All studentsmust submit a Doctoral Comprehensive ExamApplicationandreceiveapprovalfromtheirmajoradvisor,whogener-

B. Includedetailsregardingyourcareerandresearchinterests.C. Identify 2-3 TROY Sport Management doctoral faculty

membersthatyouareinterestedinworkingwith.Alistofdoctoraldirectivefacultymembersandtheircurriculumvi-taeindicatingtheirresearchareasmaybeviewedattrojan.troy.edu/hstm.

5. WritingSampleThegoalofthewritingsampleistomeasuretheapplicant’sabil-

ity towriteclearlyandsuccinctly inanacademicfashion.ThewritingsamplewillassisttheDoctoralAdmissionsCommitteeinevaluatingtheapplicant’sresearch,writing,analyticalandproblem-solvingskills.Thewritingsamplemayincludeathesiscompletedbythestudentorasignifi-cantresearchpaper,preferablywrittenatthegraduatelevel,andsolelyby the applicant. The papermust be double spaced, 12 point,TimesNewRomanfontwith1 inchmarginsonall sides. It is recommendedthatthewritingsamplefollowtheAmericanPsychologicalAssociation(APA)style.However,otherwritingstyles,includingbutnotlimitedtoChicago,ModernLanguageAssociation(MLA),AMAManualorotheracceptedresearchwritingstyles,willbeconsidered.

TheDoctoralAdmissionsCommitteewill evaluate thewriting samplebased on the following criteria: 1)Writing Development and CriticalThinking–abilitytoarticulatetheprimaryconceptandinformthereaderofitsfocus;2)OrganizationandStructure-developmentofthetopictoincludefluidtransitions;3)ParagraphDevelopment-useoftransitionsandlanguagewithineachparagraph.;4)Mechanics–appropriatespell-ing,grammar,andpunctuation;and5)UseofWritingStyle–AlthoughallclassesanddissertationwillemploytheAPAformat,theCommitteewillreviewthesampleforappropriateuseofotheracceptableacademicresearchwritingstylesuchascitedinthepreviousparagraph.NOTE: Thewritingsamplecouldalsoincludeacceptedorpublishedresearchthattheapplicanthasbeensoleorco-authorofaresearchproj-ect.Theapplicantmustsubmitapdfofthepaperoralinkasproofofpublication.

6. ResumeorCurriculumVitae

Doctoral Admissions CommitteeTheDoctoralAdmissionsCommitteewillbecomposedofallSport

Managementfacultymemberswithdoctoraldirectivestatus.OncealloftheapplicationinformationhasbeenreceivedfromtheGraduateSchool,theSportManagementDoctoralAdmissionsCommitteewillreviewalleligibleapplicants.Afterthecommitteeconsidersallaspectsofthead-missionprocess,itwillmakearecommendationregardinganapplicant’sadmissionintothePh.D.inSportManagementProgram.Afteradecisionhasbeenmade,applicantswillbenotifiedoftheirstatus.

Doctoral Teaching AssistantshipsStudentswhoapplyfortheDoctorofPhilosophyinSportManage-

mentprogrammayapplyforadoctoralteachingassistantshipofferedontheTroy,Alabamacampus.AllDoctoraldirectivestatusfacultymemberswillvoteontheDTAapplicants.ConsulttheCoordinatorofthePh.D.inSportManagementProgramformoredetails.

Transfer of CreditThePh.D.degreeinSportManagementatTroyUniversityrequires

aminimumof90creditsbeyondabaccalaureatedegree.Inordertosat-isfythe90creditspastabaccalaureatedegree,nomorethan30creditsof aMaster’s or juris doctorate (J.D.) degree from another regionallyaccredited institutionofhigher educationwillbe recognized.As such,the studentmust complete aminimumof60 credit hours in theSportManagementdoctoralprogramatTroyUniversity.

Conditions for Transfer Credit from another Sport Management doctoral program:

1. Studentsmust complete the admissions application packet asdescribedpreviously


Pass with Distinction:Allofthecommitteemembersagreethatthestu-dentrespondedtoallpartsoftheexaminationinanoutstandingmanner.

Pass:Themajorityofthecommitteemembersagreestudentrespondedtothemajoritypartsoftheexaminationinanacceptableman-ner.However, in case of a tie, either theDean orAssociateDeanoftheCollegeofHealthandHumanServiceswillaskedtoreadandevaluatetheexam.

Fail Retake Permitted:Atleastthreeofthecommitteemembersagreethat thestudentfailed torespondinanacceptablemanner tomorethanoneofthesectionsaskedandthisisthefirsttimetheexamhasbeentaken.Undersuchcircumstances,theexamcan-notberetakenuntilthenextsemester.Thestudentwillbere-quiredtobeenrolledinatleastonecredithourforthesemestertheexamwillbetakenforthesecondtime.Whilethecommit-teememberswillremainthesame,thequestionsaskedmaybedifferent.Thestudentwillnotbeallowedtoproposeadoctoraldissertation until the exam is passed. Additionally, if the com-mitteemembersagreethatthestudentfailedtorespondinanacceptablemannerinthesecondexam,thestudent’sprogramwillbeterminated.Retakingthecomprehensivefinalwillbepermitted only once.

Fail:Allofthecommitteemembersagreethatthestudentfailedtore-spondinanacceptablemannertomorethanoneofthepartsasked,noretakewillbepermitted,andthestudent’sprogramis terminated.

Reporting Results of the Comprehensive Doctoral Examination1. Onlyafter theCommitteereachesadecisionontheresultsof the

Comprehensive Exam should students be notified. Typically thisshouldoccurwithinaboutthreeweeksoftheexaminationdate.

2. The comprehensive examination committee chairwill be respon-sible fornotifyingstudentsof theexaminationresults ina timelymanner.OtherCommitteemembersshouldtreatallexaminforma-tioninthestrictestconfidence.

3. Afterastudentsuccessfullycompletesthewrittenandoralcompo-nentsofthecomprehensiveexamination,thecomprehensiveexami-nationcommitteechairwillbe responsible fornotifying theTroyUniversityDeanoftheGraduateSchool.

Admission to Doctoral Candidacy StudentsseekingtoenterDoctoralCandidacymusthave:1. CompletedallcourseworkwithaGPAof3.0orhigher;and2. Passedthecomprehensiveexams

Dissertation ProposalThemembers of theDissertationAdvisoryCommittee should be

appointedassoonaspossibleafterthestudenthasbegundoctoralwork,andingeneral,nolaterthantheendoffivetermsintotheprogram.Theproposal isadocumentthatformallypresents thestudent’swrittende-scriptionoftheprojecteddoctoraldissertation.Thedissertationadvisorycommitteeisresponsibleforreviewingtheproposaltodeterminethefea-sibilityof theproject.Thecommittee’sapprovalendorses the researchplan and indicates the committee supports initiating or continuing thedissertationproject.

Doctoral Dissertation CommitteeThedissertationcommitteeforastudentshallconsistofnofewer

than threemembers selected from individualswith full-timeGraduateFaculty status at TroyUniversity.At least two persons (including thechairperson)mustbefromtheSchoolofHospitality,Sport,andTourismManagement.Ifastudentrequestafacultymemberfromanotherinstitu-tion,thefacultymembermustholdfull-timeGraduateFacultystatusatthehomeinstitution,mustbeapprovedbytheothermembersoftheDis-

allyservesasthecomprehensiveexamcommitteechair,atleasttwo(2)weeksbeforetheexamisgiven.

Preparing for the Comprehensive ExaminationThe comprehensive exam is a collaborative process between the

studentandthecomprehensiveexamcommitteechair,withparticipationbytwootherselectedmembersofthecomprehensiveexamcommittee.Atleasttwopersons(includingthecommitteechair)mustbefromtheSchoolofHospitality,Sport,andTourismManagement,andonemem-berwhomustholdafull-timeGraduateFacultystatusmaybeselectedfromadifferentacademic,yetrelateddiscipline.Studentswillmeetwiththeir respectiveComprehensive ExaminationCommitteeChair to dis-cusscomponentsoftheexamandresourcestoassisttheminrespondingtothequestions.Contactbythestudentwithothercommitteemembersisrecommended.Eachmember,includingthechair,oftheexaminationcommitteewillprepareandevaluatequestionswithintheareasoftheirexpertise,includingatleastonesectionforresearchandstatistics.

Taking the Comprehensive ExaminationThe comprehensive examination committee will determine the

dates of the exam and the timeframe for the students to return their re-sponses.Boththeexamandresponsereturndateswillbeprovidedtothestudentwellinadvanceoftakingtheexamtominimizeinterferenceofexternalentities(i.e.,jobs,familyissues,etc…).Thechairofthecompre-hensiveexaminationwilloverseetheadministrationofthecomprehen-siveexamsincludingthedistributionofthewrittenexamtothestudent,collection of the responses, dissemination of the answers to the othermembersofthecomprehensiveexaminationcommitteeandschedulingthe oral examination.

Written ExaminationThewrittenportionofthecomprehensiveexaminationwillevalu-

ateastudent’smasteryinthedisciplineofsportmanagement.Studentswillbeassessedinthreeareas:research/statistics,doctoralcore,andthestudent’scognatearea.Thestudentmustreturntheexamtothecommit-teechairbytheassigneddateandtime.Unlessthestudentnotifiesthecommittee chair of extenuating circumstances and such circumstancesareapprovedbythecommittee,failuretodosomayresultinthestudentbeingterminatedfromtheprogram.

Oral ExaminationOncea studenthascompleted thewrittenportionof thecompre-

hensive exam, an oral examinationwith the student’s ComprehensiveExaminationCommitteewillbescheduled.Theoralexaminationmustbeconductedinsuchamanner(i.e.Skype,Jigsaw,orotheracceptabletechnologicalmeans)thatthereisvisualizationbetweenallinvolvedpar-ties.Performanceonboththewrittenandoralcomponentsoftheexammustbeacceptabletothecomprehensiveexaminationcommitteeforthestudenttoreceiveapassinggrade.

Evaluating the Comprehensive ExaminationThewritten examinationwill be read and evaluatedby allmem-

bersofthestudent’scomprehensiveexamcommittee.Generally,afterthewrittenexaminationthecomprehensiveexamcommitteewillmeetwiththe student for an oral component of the exam. NOTE: each question must be scored by at least three members of the committee. Except for allowed substitutions, all members of the examination committeemustbepresentwith thestudentat theoralpart.Performanceonboththewrittenandoralcomponentsoftheexammustbeacceptabletothecomprehensive examination committee.At this time, the examinationcommitteeisresponsiblefordecidingwhetherthestudentisqualifiedtobeadmittedtodoctoralcandidacy.Aftercompletingthewrittenandoralexamination,thecommitteewillscoretheexaminthefollowingmanner:


Building,Room011,Troy campus) for format review. The appropri-atenumberof“DissertationAcceptancePages”and“HumanandAnimalReviewForms”printedonbondedpaperwithappropriateoriginalsig-naturesshouldbesubmittedalongwithDissertation. TheDissertationandotherrequiredpagesaretobesubmittedina“10x13”heavymanilaenvelopewithacopyofthetitlepageadheredtothefrontofthemanilaenvelope.ThelastdateafullyapprovedDissertationmaybesubmittedtotheDeanoftheGraduateSchoolisthree(3)fullweekspriortothedateofgraduation.THIS DEADLINE IS NOT NEGOTIABLE.

The student is responsible for checking theUniversity academiccalendar for relevantdeadlines for commencement for the semester inwhich he or she plans to graduate (troy.edu/records/graduation/gradu-ationinformation.html.

PlagiarismTheawardingofauniversitydegreeatteststhatanindividualhas

demonstratedmasteryofasignificantbodyofknowledgeandskillsofsubstantivevaluetosociety. Anytypeofdishonestyinsecuringthosecredentialsthereforeinvitesserioussanctions,uptoandincludingsus-pension and expulsion (seeStandardofConduct in eachTROYCata-log).Examplesofdishonestyincludeactualorattemptedcheating,pla-giarism*, or knowingly furnishing false information to any universityemployee.

*Plagiarism is defined as submitting anything for credit in onecourse thathasalreadybeensubmittedforcredit inanothercourse,orcopyinganypartofsomeoneelse’sintellectualwork–theirideasand/orwords–publishedorunpublished,includingthatofotherstudents,andportrayingitasone’sown.Properquoting,usingstrictAPAformatting,isrequired.

Plagiarism is a very serious offense that Troy University does not tolerate. Evidence of plagiarism may prevent granting of a de-gree.

Academic SuspensionGraduatestudentsmayearnnomorethansixtermhoursofgrades

below‘’B’’.Studentswhoearnmorethansixtermhoursof‘’C’’gradesorbelowareautomaticallyacademicallysuspendedfromtheUniversityforaperiodofonecalendaryear,atwhichtimethestudentmaypetitiontheDeanoftheGraduateSchoolforreadmission.

Conditionallyadmittedstudentswhodonotattaina3.0gradepointaverage(4.0scale)atthecompletionofsixtermhourswillbeacademi-callysuspendedfromtheUniversityforaperiodofonecalendaryearatwhichtimethestudentmaypetitiontheDeanoftheGraduateSchoolforreadmission.

Studentswhoareacademicallysuspendedareprohibitedfromat-tendingtheGraduateSchooloranyacademicleveloftheUniversityforaperiodofonecalendaryear.Anycourses takenatanotheruniversityduringthetimeofacademicsuspensionwillnotbeacceptedforcredit.

Further informationmaybe found in theTroyUniversitycatalogat http://trojan.troy.edu/catalogs/1415graduate/pdf/documents/General-Information.pdf.

ReadmissionFor any student seeking readmission into theprogram,heor she

mustmeetalldegreerequirementscurrentatthetimeofreadmission.Fur-therinformationregardingreadmissionproceduresmaybefoundintheTroyUniversity catalog at http://trojan.troy.edu/catalogs/1415graduate/pdf/documents/General-Information.pdf

Doctoral Program Completion RequirementsAllstudentswillberequiredtotakeandachieveaminimumgrade

of“B”ineachofthefollowingdoctoralcoreclasses:Doctoral Core (15 sh)SFM8812 3 SeminarinSportMarketing

sertationCommittee,andbeacknowledgedbytheDeanoftheGraduateSchoolatTroyUniversity

Writing the DissertationThedissertationproposalindicatesthestudent’scommitmenttothe

dissertation advisory committee to complete the proposedproject in areasonabletimeframe,generallyayearormore.ThemostrecenteditionoftheAmericanPsychologicalAssociation(APA)willtheonlywritingstyleaccepted inwriting thedissertation.Additionally,a12point fontTimesNewRomanfontshouldbeusedconsistentlythroughoutthedocu-ment.ThestudentisencouragestoreviewthedissertationguidelinesontheTroyUniversityGraduateschoolwebsiteforfurtherinformation.

Thedraftsofthedissertationwillonlybereviewedbyallmembersofthedissertationcommittee.Feedbackandsuggestionsfromthedisser-tationcommitteemembersshouldbeincorporateduntilthedraftiscon-sideredacceptablebyallmembersofthecommittee.Thestudentshouldanticipatereviewbythedissertationcommitteeandtheincorporationoffeedbacktoconsumeapproximatelytwotothreeweeks.

Studentsmustbecontinuouslyenrolledforaminimumof1credithourinDissertation(SFM8860)pertermduringandincludingthese-mesterinwhichtheysuccessfullydefendtheirdissertation.Dissertationcredithoursmayexceedbutmaynotbe less than theminimumof18termhours.Forexample,ifstudentsattain18dissertationcreditsbutdonotsuccessfullydefendedtheirdissertation,theywillberequiredtoen-rollinatleastonecredithourofinDissertation(SFM8860)untiltheysuccessfully defend their dissertation. If a student fails to maintain the continuousenrollmentrequirementheorshemayberequiredtoundergore-admittanceintothePh.D.program.

Dissertation DefenseThedefenseprovidesthecandidatewithanopportunitytoaddress

the components of the dissertation such as the introduction, importance ofthestudy,methodology,results,anddiscussion/conclusion.Theworkmustbeofpublishablequalityusing theGraduateSchool’s format re-quirements.Tocompletetheirdegree,eachdoctoralcandidateisrequiredtoprepare,present,andorallydefendadissertationthatshowsindepen-dentinvestigation.Uponcompletionofthedissertation,thestudentmustsuccessfullycompleteanoraldefensepertaining to thedissertationre-search.

WhenthedissertationhasbeenapprovedbyallmembersoftheDis-sertation committee, the studentwith the approval of theDissertationchairwilldeterminethedate,time,andsiteoftheoralDissertationde-fense.Allmembersofthedefensecommitteemustreceiveacopyofthecandidate’sdissertationatleasttwoweekspriortothescheduleddefense.If thestudentdoesnotpass theoraldissertationdefense,asubsequentoraldefensemaybescheduledatthediscretionoftheDissertationchair.OnlyafterthestudenthassuccessfullydefendedthedissertationwillthemembersofthedissertationcommitteesigntheDissertationAcceptancePage(s). The dissertation chair will notify the Dean of the GraduateSchoolatleastoneweekinadvanceofthescheduledoralDissertationdefense. The oral Dissertation defense must occur at least four weeks before the intended date of graduation/commencement. Due to dis-tanceconstraints,ifthestudentcannotphysicallybeontheTroycampusforthedissertationdefense,thestudentisresponsibletoarrangetechnol-ogysuchasSkype,WebXorJigsaw,perthedissertationcommitteeap-proval,forthedissertationdefense.After Dissertation Defense

Dissertationsmust bewritten in English andmust be acceptablein form and content to present to the Dissertation Committee and to the GraduateSchool.Theworkmustbeofpublishablequalityandmustbein a formsuitable forpublication,using theGraduateSchools’ formatrequirements.TheDissertationmustbereviewedbytheGraduateSchoolfor adherence toDissertation formatting requirements (AppendixC intheDissertationGuidelines). ThestudentmustsubmitaflawlesscopyprintedonregularpapertotheGraduateSchool(AdamsAdministration


2. Engage Diversity and Difference in Practice.Socialworkersunderstandhowdiversityanddifferencecharacterizeandshape the human experience and are critical to the formation of identity. 3. Advance Human Rights and Social, Economic, and Environmen-tal Justice. Socialworkersunderstandthateverypersonregardlessofpositioninso-cietyhasfundamentalhumanrightssuchasfreedom,safety,privacy,anadequatestandardofliving,healthcare,andeducation.4. Engage in Practice-Informed Research and Research-Informed Practice. Socialworkersunderstandquantitativeandqualitativeresearchmethodsandtheirrespectiverolesinadvancingascienceofsocialworkandinevaluatingtheirpractice.5. Engage in Policy Practice.Socialworkersunderstandthathumanrightsandsocialjustice,aswellassocialwelfareandservices,aremediatedbypolicyanditsimplementa-tionatthefederal,state,andlocallevels.6. Engage with Individuals, Families, Groups, Organizations, and Communities. Socialworkersunderstandthatengagementisanongoingcomponentofthedynamicandinteractiveprocessofsocialworkpracticewith,andonbehalfof,diverseindividuals,families,groups,organizations,andcom-munities.7. Assess Individuals, Families, Groups, Organizations, and Com-munities. Socialworkersunderstandthatassessmentisanongoingcomponentofthedynamicandinteractiveprocessofsocialworkpracticewith,andonbehalfof,diverseindividuals,families,groups,organizations,andcom-munities.8. Intervene with Individuals, Families, Groups, Organizations, and Communities. Socialworkersunderstandthatinterventionisanongoingcomponentofthedynamicandinteractiveprocessofsocialworkpracticewith,andonbehalfof,diverseindividuals,families,groups,organizations,andcom-munities.9. Evaluate Practice with Individuals, Families, Groups, Organiza-tions, and Communities. Socialworkersunderstandthatevaluationisanongoingcomponentofthedynamicandinteractiveprocessofsocialworkpracticewith,andonbehalfof,diverseindividuals,families,groups,organizationsandcom-munities.

Program EligibilityAllstudentsmustbeadmittedtoTroyUniversityGraduateSchool.

Thereisnotaconditionaladmissionbasedongradepointaverage.Allstudentsholdinganearnedbaccalaureatedegreefromacollegeoruni-versity accreditedby a recognized regional accreditingassociationareeligibleforapplicationtotheTwoYear(60)hourprogram.Studentsmusthavea2.5(4.0scale)ora3.0gradepointaverageonthelast30semesterhourstaken.

StudentsholdingaBachelor’sdegreeinSocialWork(BSW)fromaCSWEaccreditedprogramandhavea3.0gradepointaverageinthelast 30 semesterhoursofSocialWorkcoursework are eligible to ap-plyforAdvancedStanding.AdvancedStandingapplicantsmayreceiveaMSWuponsuccessfulcompletionof30semesterhoursofConcentra-tionCurriculum.TheDirectoroftheMSWProgramisresponsiblefordeterminingacademiceligibilityforAdvancedStandingPlacement.TheDirectorisalsoresponsibleforansweringquestionsrelatedtoacademiccreditapplied to thedegreeprograminadherence toaccreditationandpolicy standards.

Inadditiontothegradepointaveragerequirements,studentswhocanprovideproofofanactiveLBSWor5yearsofverifiablesocialser-vice employmentwill have theMAT/GREwaived.All other studentsmusttaketheGREorMAT.TheGREacceptablescoreis850combined(old)or290combined(new).TheMATacceptablescoreis385.Thereis a conditional admission only because of a low test score. Students

SFM8814 3 SeminarinSportFinanceSFM8816 3 SeminarinOrganizationalBehaviorandLeadershipSFM8820 3 SeminarinLegalAspectsofSportSFM8822 3 SeminarinSportManagementPedagogy

Research and Statistics Requirements (15 sh)Allstudentswillberequiredtotakeandachieveaminimumgradeof“B”ineachofthefollowingresearchandstatisticscourses:SFM8803 3 ResearchMethodsforDoctoralStudentsSFM8810 3 SeminarinAppliedStatisticsinSportManagementSFM8835 3 Seminar in Advanced Statistics in Sport Manage-ment

Thestudent, inconsultationwiththemajoradvisor,mustselectaminimumofsixhoursofadvisorapprovedelectivesofresearchcourses

Cognate Area Requirements (12 sh) Thecognatearearepresentstheareaofspecializationthatthestu-

dentwishestopursue. Inconsultationandwithapprovalofthemajoradvisor,thestudentwillselectfourgraduatelevelclassestofulfillthe12creditcognatearearequirement.Cognateareasmayinclude,butarenotlimitedto,SportOrganizationBehavior/Theory;SportMarketing,SportFinance,LegalAspects of Sport,AthleticAdministration, SportCom-munication,orSportTourism.

Comprehensive Examination (0 sh)

Dissertation Requirements (18 sh)Total Hours 60 semester hours

MASTER OF SOCIAL WORKStudents should consult the General Regulations section of the Grad-uate Catalog for additional information regarding Graduate School admission requirements, transfer credit, and other critical policies and procedures.

TheTroyUniversityMaster in SocialWork Program derives itsmissionfromtheUniversity’sgoalofpreparingstudentstodemonstratecompetenceintheirchosenfieldandtoencourageexcellenceinstudentlearning.ThepurposeoftheMasterinSocialWorkProgramistopreparestudentsforadvancedsocialworkpractice.TheProgramisdedicatedtoenhancing thequalityof lifebeginningwith,andprogressing through,the individual system and increasingly complex levels of social orga-nization.Thebasicaimistopreparethegraduatewithadvancedsocialworkknowledge,values,andskillstopracticewithinthecontextofadi-verse,multicultural,global,andtechnologicallyorientedsociety.Teach-ing,learning,andserviceareexercisedinanatmospherethatprizesandupholdsthetraditions,values,andethicsofthesocialworkprofession.

Accreditation StatementTheMasterinSocialWorkProgramisaccreditedbytheCouncilon

SocialWorkEducation(CSWE)andprogramgraduateswillbeeligibletositforthesocialworkexamination.SocialworklicensureisrequiredinthestateofAlabamaforthoseinthepracticeofsocialwork.

ObjectivesTheMasterinSocialWorkderivestheprogram’sobjectivesinac-

cordancewiththeCouncilonSocialWorkEducationEducationalPolicyHandbook.Studentswillbeableto:1. Demonstrate Ethical and Professional BehaviorSocialworkersunderstandthevaluebaseoftheprofessionanditsethi-calstandards,aswellasrelevantlawsandregulationsthatmayimpactpracticeatthemicro,mezzo,andmacrolevels.


completionofthefirst9semesterhourswitha3.0gradepointaver-age.StudentswithabaccalaureatedegreefromanunaccreditedorotherwiseaccreditedinstitutionshouldseeUnaccreditedorOther-wiseAccreditedStudentAdmission.

2. Studentsnotsatisfyingconditionaladmissionrequirementswillbedroppedfromtheprogramforonecalendaryear,afterwhichtimethe student must petition for readmission.

Transfer CreditInadditiontoUniversitytransferrequirements,theMastersinSo-

cialWorkwill acceptmaster’s level courses fromaCSWEaccreditedSocialWorkprogram.AnyothertransfercreditsmustbereviewedandapprovedbytheDirectoroftheMSWprogram.

Practicum RequirementsStudentsarerequiredtocompletesupervisedpracticumcourse(s)in

thesequencesetbytheprogram.Thestudentmusthaveacurrent(within30 days) national criminal background check, liability insurance, andallrequireddocumentation(shots,drugscreensetc.)asrequiredbytheUniversityandpracticumsiteprior to participation.Providingtheback-groundcheckdoesnotguaranteeacceptanceintoaPracticumsettingoreligibilitytositforlicensure.Studentsapplyingtothisprogramshouldbeawareofthepotentialramificationsofapositivecriminalbackgroundcheckandthepotentialofnotbeingabletocompletethisprogram.

Degree RequirementsFoundation Curriculum

Thefoundationcurriculumallowsstudentstodevelopthefounda-tionlevelcompetenciesnamedabove.Thisincludesaminimumofthirty(30)semesterhoursofrequiredstudy.Thefoundationpracticum(6se-mesterhours)requiresaminimumof400contacthoursinthefield.

Concentration Curriculum (30 Semester Hours)Theconcentrationcurriculumallowsstudentstodevelopcompeten-

ciesassociatedwitheitherDirectPractice(DP)orOrganizationalLead-ership andManagement (ORGM).This includes aminimum of thirty(30)creditsofrequiredstudy.TheConcentrationPracticumis9semesterhoursrequiringaminimumof500clockhoursinthefield.

MSW Requirements

Two Year 60 Semester Hour Foundation ProgramFoundationCourses 30shCoreConcentrationCourses 24shElectives 6sh Total 60 sh

Advanced Standing 30 Semester Hour ProgramCoreConcentrationCourses 24shElectives 6sh Total 30 sh

Two Year Program Foundation Courses (30 semester hours):ThefollowingarerequiredfoundationcoursesforallstudentswhodonotholdaBSWdegreefromanaccreditedinstitution.Allcoursesare3semesterhoursexceptforPracticumcourses.

SWK6601 3 SocialWelfarePolicyandtheSocial WorkProfessionSWK6604 3 HumanBehaviorintheSocialEnvironmentISWK6605 3 HumanBehaviorintheSocialEnvironmentIISWK6606 3 DirectPracticeMethodswithIndividuals and Families

admittedconditionallyonlybecauseofalowtestscorewillbegrantedunconditionaladmissionafterthecompletionofnine(9)semesterhoursprovidedtheyhavemaintaineda3.0gradepointaverageonallgraduateworkattempted.There isnota requirement to retake the testonce theacademicrequirementismet.

AnadditionalrequirementofbeingabletocompletetheMSWPro-gramistheproductionofacurrent(within30days)criminalbackgroundcheckforFoundationandConcentrationPracticum.Providingtheback-groundcheckdoesnotguaranteeacceptanceintoaPracticumsettingoreligibilitytositforlicensure.Studentsapplyingtothisprogramshouldbeawareofthepotentialramificationsofapositivecriminalbackgroundcheckandthepotentialofnotbeingabletocompletethisprogram.On-goingparticipationrequires thecontinualdevelopmentanddemonstra-tionof thehigheststandardsofethical, interpersonal,andprofessionalengagement.

Program InitiationTheMasterofSocialWork face to faceprogramadmits students

eachfall/term1.Cohortsbeginonlyinthefallsemesterandterm1.Boththe twoyearandAdvanceStanding(one-year)programisofferedinafacetofaceformat.TheMasterofSocialWorkAdvanceStandingon-lineprogramadmitsstudentsTerm3.CohortsbeginforonlineAdvanceStanding inTerm3; theonlineprogram isoffered toMSWAdvancedStandingstudentswhohavebeenadmittedtotheonlineMSWprogramonlyorwithDirectorapproval.

Applicationsmaybesubmittedthroughouttheyear.Acceptanceno-tificationwillbeissuedinAprilandJuneforthefacetofaceprogramandinDecemberfortheonlineprogram.

Program Prerequisites Allapplicationsmusthaveanundergraduateorgraduatestatistics

coursepriortoattendance.Ifthisrequirementhasnotbeenmetstudentsmaytake:PSY3301,QM2241,MTH2210ortheDirectoroftheMSWprogramapprovedequivalent.

Admission RequirementsUnconditional Admission In addition tomeetingUniversity graduate school admissions require-ments, the studentmust also submit the following admission require-ments:1. Tworeferencelettersfromthefollowinglist:applicant’smostrecentacademicadviser,departmentchair,dean,collegeinstructor,mostrecentemployer,andnomorethanonepersonalreferencechosenbytheappli-cant.Thesereferencesmustattesttotheapplicant’spotentialinformingeffectiveinterpersonalrelationships,aptitudeforgraduatestudy,appro-priatevocationalgoalsrelevanttotheprogram,andpersonalandprofes-sionalself-development.2. A résumé that includes personal information including topics suchas,butnotlimitedto,educationalandworkhistory,personalandprofes-sionalgoals,professional affiliations,volunteerwork, awards, articles/grantwork,andreferences.3. ApersonalstatementwritteninAPAformat(500-750words)address-ingthefollowing:a)reasonforseekingaMasterinSocialWorkdegree;b)relevantexperienceswhichhaveshapedthisdecision;c)futureexpec-tationspost-graduation.4. AnMATscoreof385.StudentsapplyingfortheAdvancedStandingProgrammayhavetheMATrequirementwaivedifhe/sheisaLicensedBachelor ofSocialWork.Students applying for theMSWFoundationProgrammayhavetheMATwaivedwith5yearsofverifiablesocialser-viceexperience.

Conditional Admission1. Students not satisfying the unconditional admission requirements

maybeconditionallyadmittedtotheprogrampendingsatisfactory


SWK6608 3 TheoryandPracticewithGroupsSWK6612 3 FoundationPre-PracticumandSeminarSWK6614 3 CulturalDiversitySWK6691 3 FoundationResearchMethods*SWK6696 2 FoundationPracticumandSeminarI* (134ContactHours)SWK6697 2 FoundationPracticumandSeminarII* (134ContactHours)SWK6698 2 FoundationPracticumandSeminarIII* (134ContactHours)*Agradeof“B”orbetterisrequired.

Total Foundation Curriculum: 30 semester hoursUpon successful completion of foundation courses and selection of a con-centration, students may enroll in the appropriate concentration courses.

Concentration Curriculum (30 Semester Hours)TheconcentrationcurriculumallowsstudentstodevelopcompetenciesassociatedwitheitherDirectPractice(DP)orOrganizationalLeadershipandManagement(ORGM).Thisincludesaminimumofthirty(30)cred-itsofrequiredstudy.TheConcentrationPracticumis9semesterhoursrequiringaminimumof500clockhoursinthefield.

Direct Practice Concentration Core Requirements (24 sh)A student choosing the Clinical Practice concentration is required to enroll in:SWK7701 3 AdvancedSocialWorkPracticewith IndividualsandFamiliesSWK7703 3 DirectPracticeEvaluation*SWK7705 3 AssessmentandPsychopathologySWK7707 3 AdvancedSocialWorkPracticewithGroupsSWK7769 3 AdvancedDirectPracticeSeniorSeminarSWK7796 3 ConcentrationPracticumI*(170hours)SWK7797 3 ConcentrationPracticumII* (170hours)SWK7798 3 ConcentrationPracticumIII* (170hours)*Agradeof“B”orbetterisrequired.

Organizational Leadership and Management Core Requirements (24 sh)A student choosing the Organizational Leadership and Management concentration is required to enroll in:

SWK7730 3 Organizational Leadership and Management Prac-ticeEvaluation*SWK7732 3 ProgramDesignandDevelopmentSWK7734 3 AdvancedPolicyAnalysisSWK7736 3 OrganizationalLeadershipandManagementSWK7738 3 OrganizationalLeadershipandManagementSeniorSeminarSWK7796 3 ConcentrationPracticumI*(170hours)SWK7797 3 ConcentrationPracticumII*(170hours)SWK7798 3 ConcentrationPracticumIII*(170hours)*Agradeof“B”orbetterisrequired.

ProgramElectives(6sh)SWK6620 3 SocialWorkwithWomenSWK6622 3 CrisisInterventionSWK7720 3 SpecialTopics(SocialWorkwithAbusingandNe- glectingFamilies)SWK7722 3 SocialWorkinHealthCareSettingsSWK7724 3 TopicsinGrantWritingandProgramDevelopmentSWK7726 3 SocialWorkwithMilitaryFamilies





















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