2007-09 - Graduate School - The University of Alabama

Graduate Catalog: Section 12.3.1http://graduate.ua.edu/catalog/25000.htmlTHE UNIVERSITY OF ALABAMA GRADUATE CATALOGTable of Contents > College of Human Environmental Sciences12.3.1 COLLEGE OF HUMAN ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES (HES)Professor Milla Boschung, DeanOffice: 100 Doster HallProfessor Olivia Kendrick, Associate Dean and Chair, Graduate CommitteeCourse Descriptions:HES 509 Research Methods. Three hours.Introduction to theories and methods of research appropriate for human sciences; examination and evaluation ofcurrent research. Selection and planning of a research project are required.HES 510 Interpretation of Statistical Research Findings. Three hours.Evaluation and analysis of research findings in the area of home economics.HES 551 Seminar: Sport Facilities and Event Management. Three hours.Designed for sport professionals desiring to increase their knowledge and understanding of sport facilities and eventmanagement.HES 552 Trends and Issues. Three hours.Developed for sport professionals to gain knowledge and understanding of ethics, risk management, andcontemporary trends and issues in sport management.HES 554 Organizational Issues in Management. Three hours.Designed for sport professionals desiring to increase their knowledge and understanding of management andleadership issues in sport settings and ethical considerations in sport managementHES 558 Applied Research. Three hours.Development of scholarly research for publication, obtainment of grant/external finding, or design oftechnology/multimedia product in sport management.HES 559 Management Strategies. Three hours.In-depth analysis for sport professionals to study and review management and leadership strategies utilized invarious sport organizations.HES 560 Sport Management. Three hours.Introduction for professionals desiring to increase their sport management knowledge; career opportunities, humanresource management, sport governance, managing sport facilities, sport licensing, budgeting, financing sport, andsport tourism will be addressed.HES 565 Legal and Ethical Issues in Sport. Three hours.This course is designed for sport professionals desiring to increasetheir knowledge and understanding of legal and ethical issues in sport.HES 570 Fellowship. Three hours.Under the supervision of a qualified sport management professional, the student will complete a 200-hour fellowshipand complete a job-specific research project in sport management.HES 590 Special Problems. Three to six hours.HES 592 Special Problems in Sports Management. Three to six hours.This course is designed for sport professionals desiring to increasetheir knowledge and understanding of sport management trends and issues.HES 598 Research Not Related to Thesis. One to three hours.Development of a professional paper on a topic selected by the student and approved by the graduate committee.HES 650 Special Topics in Human Environmental Sciences. Three hours.Critical analysis of current issues in selected areas of human environmental sciences. May be taken up to a total offour times.THE UNIVERSITY OF ALABAMA GRADUATE CATALOG:: TABLE OF CONTENTSThe Graduate School | UA Catalogs | Graduate Publications | Contact Update: Sep. 2007