Oct 03, 2024  
2024-2025 University Catalog 
    
2024-2025 University Catalog

Sport and Athletic Administration MS, Athletic Administration Specialization


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Sport and Athletic Administration, MS Core


The sport and athletic administration MS is a leadership degree focused on the development of skills and knowledge related to sport and athletic administration. This program is designed for individuals who teach and coach, those interested in becoming athletic directors (interscholastic or intercollegiate), leaders in other types of athletic administration, or for those interested in the non-profit or for-profit world of sport. Past graduates occupy positions in interscholastic, intercollegiate, and professional athletic administration or operations, college intramural and sport club management, sport and facility management, indoor/outdoor sport and recreation management, and every level of sport coaching.

Program Learner Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this program, students will be able to:

  • analyze the importance of operating an organization within the law and through risk management design;
  • compose and implement a vision for a sport or athletic program that demonstrates leadership skills appropriate for the program;
  • evaluate leadership competencies for improving programs and meeting the diverse needs of all personnel within the organization;
  • compose appropriate professional written communications within a variety of contexts; and
  • examine sport or athletic administration programs and construct elements of organization success.

Athletic Administration Specialization


Total Specialization Credits: 15


Total Credits: 47


College and Department Information


Sport and Movement Studies Department  
College of Education and Professional Studies  

Online Availability
This program is offered exclusively online.

Program Codes
Major plan code: SPATADOG
Specialization plan code: ATADG, ATADOG

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