Master of Science
Athletic Administration
Program Highlights & Benefits
Earn designations from the National Interscholastic Athletic Administrators’ Association (NIAAA)
Gain knowledge and experience to step into a role as an athletic administrator at the high school or college level
Online & Asynchronous Format
No GRE or Entrance Exams Required
For
Individuals with a desire to serve as a high school or college athletic administrator.
What You Learn
As a student in this cohort, you will learn how to create an environment that fosters the physical, mental, and spiritual growth of each athlete you work with. Students will be prepared to navigate through current and relevant issues faced in the athletics industries. Students have the option of completing both the high school and college concentrations by taking classes consecutively or concurrently.
How You Learn
This is an online cohort. You will check in online to complete assignments and participate in online discussions and group activities. You will finish one 3 credit course every 8 weeks.
Career Outcomes
Become an athletic administrator at the high school or college level with designations from the NIAAA.
Courses Offered
High School Concentration:
| Course Number | Title | Credits |
| MSAA 500 | Leadership and Management in Athletics | 3 |
| MSAA 510 | Athletics Sociology | 3 |
| MSAA 520 | Ethical and Legal Aspects of Athletics Administration | 3 |
| MSAA 530 | Management of Facilities and Operations in Athletics | 3 |
| MSAA 540 | Marketing in Athletics | 3 |
| MSAA 550 | High School Student-Athlete Development | 3 |
| MSAA 553 | High School Athletics Fundraising | 3 |
| MSAA 554 | High School Athletics Finance | 3 |
| MSAA 556 | High School Athletics State and Federal Regulation Compliance | 3 |
| MSAA 599 | Athletics Practicum | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 30 |
College Concentration:
| Course Number | Title | Credits |
| MSAA 500 | Leadership and Management in Athletics | 3 |
| MSAA 510 | Athletics Sociology | 3 |
| MSAA 520 | Ethical and Legal Aspects of Athletics Administration | 3 |
| MSAA 530 | Management of Facilities and Operations in Athletics | 3 |
| MSAA 540 | Marketing in Athletics | 3 |
| MSAA 560 | College Student-Athlete Development | 3 |
| MSAA 562 | College Athletics Fundraising | 3 |
| MSAA 564 | College Athletics Finance | 3 |
| MSAA 566 | NCAA and NAIA Regulation Compliance | 3 |
| MSAA 599 | Athletics Practicum | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 30 |
All courses (42 credit hours) can be taken for the Dual High School/College Concentration.
