Athletic Leadership, MS

Program Requirements

The Master of Science in Athletic Leadership provides current and aspiring coaches and administrators, especially those at the intercollegiate level, an opportunity to obtain a graduate degree that focuses on leadership, ethics and coaching development within the current landscape of athletics in education settings. The program promotes personal and professional growth in leadership, coaching integrity and community influence using standards established in 2006 by the National Association for Sport and Physical Education (NASPE), as well as the School of Education dispositions and CHE standards.

The MS in Athletic Leadership requires a minimum of 36 credits for students entering with a Bachelor’s degree. Students are required to complete twelve core course requirements that focus on areas of leadership, ethics, administrative responsibilities for coaches, and physical development of student athletes. The program is designed and maintained exclusively as an online program, and students typically complete the program in two years. The typical plan of study is below.