Athletic Administration

The Master of Education in Athletic Administration is a 36-credit program designed for students interested in careers such as Director of Athletics, Athletic Administration, College Athletics, High School Athletics, and Media Relations in Athletics.  The program of study addresses the knowledge and skills in the philosophies in sport as well as all aspects of athletic administration including legal, financial, marketing, management and concepts and issues affecting all levels of athletic administration.

This program is based on the belief that learning leads to change, and individuals with the ability to learn and evolve continuously will be successful as leaders or managers in the dynamic environment of the sport athletic industry.  The application of the course content is tailored to the intercollegiate and the interscholastic segment of the athletic industry that interests each participant.

Program Outcomes
•    The ability to learn and evolve continuously to succeed as future leaders or managers in the dynamic environment of the athletic industry.
•    The gaining of managerial expertise through coursework in the fields of marketing, legal issues, and the financial aspects in athletic administration.
•    The ability to analyze the intricacies involved in the physical design and construction of a sport facility.
•    The proficiency and knowledge in the specific segment of the sport and athletic industry that interests each participant gained through research and
      practicum experience.