Academic Catalog

Education - Athletics/Activities Admin MED

33 Credits

The Master of Education degree program in Athletic/Activities Administration is intended to provide the student with the advanced skills necessary for effective administration of athletic and activity programs on the interscholastic and intercollegiate levels. Only one of a handful of such programs offered in the nation, this unique degree examines all levels: middle school through collegiate. The student will develop these skills: formulating effective practices involving program management; recruiting of athletes, coaches and officials; time management; maintaining amateurism; sports law; facilities management and scheduling; fiscal management; and public relations and marketing of the athletics/activities program. The program is designed to prepare the student for national certification as an athletic/activities administrator on the secondary and/or intercollegiate levels.

Major Requirements

Core Credits: 33.00

EDU 503Sports Law

3

EDU 508Practical Aspects of Athletic/Activities Administration

3

EDU 509Athletic Admin Field Experiences

3

EDU 521Introduction to Interscholastic/Intercollegiate Athletics/Activities Administration

3

EDU 523Supervision of the Athletics/Activities Program

3

EDU 524Current Issues/Common Challenges in Athletics/Activities Administration

3

EDU 525Foundations of Educational Administration

3

EDU 526Athletics/Activities Administration: Developing Character & Citizenship

3

EDU 527Athletics/Activities Program Promotion

3

EDU 528Financing the Athletics/Activities Program

3

EDU 544Digital Tools in the Athletic/Activities Environment

3