Athletic Leadership, M.S.A.

Location(s): Online

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Overview

The Master of Sport Administration - Athletic Leadership is a graduate program within the School of Professional Studies. If you have questions regarding this program, please contact dsu.hawk@dickinsonstate.edu or call 1-800-279-HAWK.

The Master of Sport Administration - Athletic Leadership is a non-licensure program which consists of 30 credit hours. Incoming students who have taken equivalent graduate level courses can petition to substitute these for program requirements, but still must complete at least 24 hours within the program.

Career Options

Why should you pursue a Master’s degree in Athletic Educational Leadership?

The graduate degree program is for individuals who have successfully completed a baccalaureate degree and wish to pursue a master’s degree to advance their coaching or athletic administration career.

Possible Career Paths

Collegiate Coach
Athletic Director
Athletic Business Manager
High School Coach
Health and Wellness Coach
Sports agent
Facilities manager

Requirements

Athletic Leadership

EDUC 515 - Childhood and Adolescent Psychology Credits: 3
HPER 501 - Coaching Admininstration and Leadership Credits: 3
HPER 502 - Advanced Strength and Conditioning Credits: 3
HPER 503 - Fundraising and Revenue Credits: 3
HPER 504 - Sports Law and Governance Credits: 3
HPER 505 - Recruiting and Media Relations Credits: 3
HPER 507 - Cultural Diversity in Athletic Leadership Credits: 3
HPER 509 - Accounting and Budgeting Credits: 3
HPER 510 - Capstone: Research Application and Internship in Athletic Leadership Credits: 3
HPER 520 - Applied Research Methods in Athletic Leadership Credits: 3

Total: 30

Student Learning Outcomes

Students will develop the educational skills required to craft and execute a sports or athletic program strategy. (This learning outcome directly addresses Institutional Learning Outcomes III, VII, IX and X.)
Students will develop solutions to sports/athletic program challenges grounded by theory and best practices. (This learning outcome directly addresses Institutional Learning Outcomes IV, V, and VI.)
Students will apply standards of legal and ethical behavior in program decision-making. (This learning outcome directly addresses Institutional Learning Outcomes IV, V, VI, VII, and VIII.)
Students will develop knowledge and skills necessary to position a program for competitive advantage. This learning outcome directly addresses Institutional Learning Outcomes V, VI, VII, IX, and X.)
Students will demonstrate professional communication appropriate for a variety of audiences. (This learning outcome directly addresses Institutional Learning Outcomes I, II, and III.)