Education - Athletics/Activities Admin MED
30 to 48 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.
*Students seeking the Specialization in Intercultural Studies will complete a minimum of 48 total credit hours to satisfy degree requirements.
Major Requirements
Core Credits: 30.00
| EDU 503 | Sports Law | 3 |
| EDU 508 | Practical Aspects of Athletic/Activities Administration | 3 |
| EDU 509 | Athletic Admin Field Experiences | 3 |
| EDU 521 | Introduction to Interscholastic/Intercollegiate Athletics/Activities Administration | 3 |
| EDU 523 | Supervision of the Athletics/Activities Program | 3 |
| EDU 524 | Current Issues/Common Challenges in Athletics/Activities Administration | 3 |
| EDU 526 | Athletics/Activities Administration: Developing Character & Citizenship | 3 |
| EDU 527 | Athletics/Activities Program Promotion | 3 |
| EDU 528 | Financing the Athletics/Activities Program | 3 |
| EDU 544 | Digital Tools in the Athletic/Activities Environment | 3 |
Optional Specialization
Specialization in Intercultural Studies
This specialization is designed to immerse students in a program of study that enhances their master’s degree experience through the mutual exchange of ideas and cultural norms, encouraging the development of deep relationships. Through this specialization, every student will learn from one another and grow together.
**Students are required to have a minimum of 18 distinct credits for graduation in addition to meeting all requirements for their chosen master’s degree**
Specialization Credits: 18.00
(choose from the following options)
| ICS 510 | Cross Cultural Communication | 3 |
| ICS 515 | Art Criticism and Theory | 3 |
| ICS 520 | American Cultural History | 3 |
| ICS 530 | Historical and Philosophical Foundations of Education: Pre-Roman Empire | 3 |
| ICS 540 | Photo History and Practice | 3 |
| ICS 550 | Missouri and the World | 3 |
| ICS 560 | Perspectives of Education: Callaway County | 3 |
ICS courses must be completed on-ground at the university’s main campus location in Fulton, Missouri.