Master of Education (MEd)
Coaching and Sports Administration
Program Highlights & Benefits
100% online program
Accelerated 16 month completion time, including summer and holiday breaks
No GRE or admission tests
No weekend classes
What You Learn
The Master of Education in Coaching and Sports Administration, a 16-month program has been revised to focus on the practical knowledge in the academic discipline of coaching and athletics administration. In addition to the core of courses in ethics and leadership, research, law and finance, the specialization now offers a sport specific practicum expertise in coaching and administration. The practicum provides a supervised educational work experience in a specific sport that allows you to apply the theories of what you learned in a practical setting.
How You Learn
Online: This program is an online cohort. Course rotation will allow the student to complete the program in a 16-month time frame. You will complete an action research report in lieu of a thesis.
Career Outcomes
Upon completion of the program, students will earn a Master of Education degree in Coaching and Sports Administration. This program will fully prepare the student for positions such as Head Coach, Athletic Director, University Coach, or fitness center manager/owner.
Degree Requirements
MEd in Coaching and Sports Administration
| Course | Title | Hours |
| MED 5310 | Organizational Behavior in Sports | 3 |
| MED 5311 | Legal Aspects of Sports | 3 |
| MED 5308 | Ethics and Leadership in Sports | 3 |
| SPAD 5301 | Critical Issues/Events in Sports | 3 |
| SPAD 5303 | Finance | 3 |
| SPAD 5304 | Facilities/Event Planning | 3 |
| MED 5305 | Research | 3 |
| SPAD 5333 | Practicum in Coaching | 3 |
| SPAD 5331 | Principles of Coaching | 3 |
| SPAD 5330 | Action Research | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 30 |
Please Note:
While the chart above lists each of the courses that make up the MEd degree for informational purposes, this is not an official class schedule, and is subject to change.
