Master of Exercise Science - Athletic Educational Leadership (Pending HLC Approval)
Athletic Educational Leadership
The Master of Exercise Science - Athletic Educational Leadership is a non-licensure program which consists of 30 credit hours. Incoming students who have taken equivalent graduate level courses can petition to substitute these for program requirements, but still must complete at least 24 hours within the program.
Student Learning Outcomes:
1. Students will develop the educational skills required to craft and execute a sports/athletic program strategy.
2. Students will develop solutions to sports/athletic program challenges grounded by the theories, concepts, and best practices.
3. Students will apply standards of legal and/or ethical behavior in program decision-making.
4. Students will develop knowledge and skills necessary to position a program to create competitive advantage.
5. Students will demonstrate professional communication appropriate to a variety of audiences.
Required Courses
Athletic Educational Leadership
| BADM 501 | Accounting and Budgeting | 3 |
| EDUC 515 | Childhood and Adolescent Psychology | 3 |
| HPER 501 | Coaching Administration & Leadership | 3 |
| HPER 502 | Strength and Conditioning | 3 |
| HPER 503 | Fundraising & Revenue | 3 |
| HPER 504 | Sports Law & Governance | 3 |
| HPER 505 | Recruiting & Media Relations | 3 |
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| HPER 506 | Internship | 1-6 |
| | Six Credits Required | |
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| HPER 507 | Cultural Diversity in Athletic Leadership | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 30 |
Total Credit Hours: 30