Master of Sport Administration Degree - Athletic Leadership

Overview

Athletic Leadership

The Master of Sport Administration - Athletic 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.

Career Options

Why should you pursue a Master's degree in Athletic Educational Leadership?

The graduate degree program is for individuals who have successfully completed a baccalaureate degree and wish to pursue a master’s degree to advance their coaching or athletic administration career.

Possible Career Paths

• Collegiate Coach
• Athletic Director
• Athletic Business Manager
• High School Coach
• Health and Wellness Coach
• Sports agent
• Facilities manager

 

Requirements

Athletic Leadership

EDUC 515	Childhood and Adolescent Psychology	3
HPER 501	Coaching Administration & Leadership	3
HPER 502	Advanced Strength and Conditioning	3
HPER 503	Fundraising & Revenue	3
HPER 504	Sports Law & Governance	3
HPER 505	Recruiting & Media Relations	3
HPER 507	Cultural Diversity in Athletic Leadership	3
HPER 509	Accounting and Budgeting	3
HPER 510	Capstone: Research Application and Internship in Athletic Leadership	3
HPER 520	Applied Research Methods in Athletic Leadership	3

Total Credit Hours:

30