Master of Education (M.Ed.)
Athletic Program Leadership and Administration
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This program prepares participants to develop and implement a vision for the important role that an athletic leader can play in the school and in the lives of young athletes. The courses are taught by professionals in the field and will address various issues related to working with the student athlete and the adults who support the athletic programs.
How You Learn
Online Format: This is an online graduate program. No face-to-face class meetings are required, but students will be engaged in an active and engaging online environment that includes assignments, materials, discussion threads, assessments and/or group activities done electronically. You will finish one 3-credit course every 8 weeks.
Face-to-Face Options are available, please contact the Graduate Information Office at (667) 444-2410.
Career Outcomes
Graduates leave the program equipped with the skills to be successful coaches or athletic leaders at universities, high schools, or in the private sector.
Course Progression and Degree Requirements
M.Ed. Program Option
| Course | Title | Credits |
| ED 615 | Athletic Administration/Leadership | 3 |
| ED 616 | Sports Psychology | 2 |
| ED 617 | Coaching Seminar | 2 |
| ED 619 | Diversity Issues in Athletics | 3 |
| ED 601 | Theories of Development | 3 |
| ED 602 | Sociological Perspective | 3 |
| ED 605 | Research Methods | 3 |
| ED 606 | Action Research | 3 |
| ED 646 | School Law | 3 |
| ED 653 | Supervision | 3 |
| ED 603 | Personality Development & Self Esteem | 3 |
| ED 602 | The Social and Psychological Forces Impacting Youth | 3 |
| ED 618 | Athletic Administration/ Coaching Internship | 2 |
| Total Credits: | 36 |
Post-Master’s Certificate (PDs) Program Option**
| Course | Title | Credits |
| ED 615 | Athletic Administration/Leadership | 3 |
| ED 616 | Sports Psychology | 2 |
| ED 617 | Coaching Seminar | 2 |
| ED 619 | Diversity Issues in Athletics | 3 |
| ED 602 | Sociological Perspective | 3 |
| ED 646 | School Law | 3 |
| ED 653 | Supervision | 3 |
| ED 618 | Athletic Administration/ Coaching Internship | 2 |
| Total Credits: | 21 |
Technology Requirements for Graduation:
- Technology competencies demonstrated
- Portfolio completion and exit conference
Please Note:
This course outline is tentative and is subject to change. Courses may be offered in a different order than outlined above.
**Any Professional Development Certification on its own is not eligible for Financial Aid.
