Master of Education (M.Ed.)
Curriculum & Instruction:
Coaching Emphasis
Program Highlights & Benefits
Hybrid or 100% online cohorts
Can be obtained in as little as five semesters
Typically, in fall and spring semesters, one course is completed every eight weeks; in summer, two to four courses are taken depending upon the program.
Prepare to excel in athletic coaching roles
Degree Intentions:
This degree is designed for individuals seeking further athletic coaching knowledge. (There is no teaching license associated with this program.)
Coaching Emphasis students will:
- Pursue formal coaching education
- Market themselves for roles in teacher leadership, classroom management, and athletic coaching
- Complete coursework regarding Sport Ethics and Performance, Injury, and Athlete Conditioning
Formatting to Accommodate the Busy Lifestyles of Educators:
Students in our blended cohorts take three to four of the core courses for the degree in a face-to-face format. These courses meet one night per week, from 4:45 to 8:45 p.m., while the remaining courses for the degree are completed online. These online courses do not require face-to-face class meetings; students log-in regularly to complete assignments, participate in online discussions, and engage in group activities. During the Fall and Spring terms, students typically finish one course every 8 weeks. During the summertime, students complete up to four courses. All courses taken in the Summer terms are online. Following this schedule, candidates complete the degree in approximately 5 semesters.
Students in our online cohorts take all courses for the degree in a completely online format. These courses do not include face-to-face class meetings; students log-in regularly to complete assignments, participate in online discussions, and engage in group activities. During the Fall and Spring terms, students typically finish one course every 8 weeks. During the summertime, students complete up to four courses. All courses taken in the Summer are online. Following this schedule, candidates complete the degree in approximately five semesters.
Career Outcomes:
Having completed coursework based on standards set by the National Committee for Accreditation of Coaching Education (NCACE), graduates of this program are prepared to excel in athletic coaching roles.
Degree Requirements
| Number | Title | Hours |
| EDUC 531 OR EDUC 672 | Evaluation of Learning OR Evaluation for Continuous Improvement | 3 |
| EDUC 561 | Effective Home, School, and Community Relations | 3 |
| EDUC 630 | Educational Research | 3 |
| EDUC 635 | Integrating Research and Learning | 3 |
| EDUC 638 | Foundations of Leadership | 3 |
| PE 501 | Philosophy and Ethics in Sport | 3 |
| PE 502 | Physical Conditioning of the Athlete | 3 |
| PE 503 | Injury Management | 3 |
| PE 504 | Sport as Ministry | 3 |
| PE 505 | Psychology of Sport Performance | 3 |
| SPED 524 OR TESL 565 | Techniques for Inclusion OR Language and Culture | 3 |
| Elective | Choose an online elective from M.Ed. course offerings | 3 |
| Â | Total for Degree: | 36 |
Please Note:
The degree requirements listed above are tentative and are subject to change. This is not an official class schedule.
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