Master of Education - Sport and Athletic Management

NU offers two track options for students interested in pursuing their master's in education and preparing for increased leadership responsibilities in K-12 or higher education. Options include a standard online MEd track with an array of education level specializations, or an accelerated track MEd that can help you complete your degree in just one year.

National University's online Master's in Education program prepares you to become a leader in the field by giving you the knowledge required to effectively analyze and address educational issues within your area of specialization. Youll apply education leadership principles to real-world problems through professionally relevant case studies all while gaining a wealth of experience from your mentoring professors.

Education professionals are in demand, and Emsi labor market analytics and economic data show plenty of opportunities exist for those who choose to enter the field. Whether you want to teach or prefer to work in an administrative role, earning your PhD can help you impact the industry.

Total Credit Hours: 30-36 Credit Hours

Athletic administration and coaching are both growing professional disciplines. NU's master's degree in Sports Management specialization will enhance your leadership skills, strengthen your teaching and administrative abilities and helps you apply ethics and values in the direction of an athletic program. Under the mentorship of experienced professors who all hold doctoral degrees, you will explore practical and successful administrative strategies, and examine all facets of administering an athletic program, such as leadership, legal aspects, financial analysis, marketing, sports governance, events and facilities management and ethics. Courses will have a contemporary focus and address current problems and opportunities related to this specialization.

Applicants must hold a bachelors degree or higher from a regionally accredited college or university where an overall grade point average of 2.5 or better was achieved or where a grade point average of 2.75 or higher was achieved in the last 90 quarter units.
Students with a grade point average of 2.0 to 2.49 may be admitted to the University if they have a satisfactory score on one of the following tests GMAT GRE Miller Analogies Test or an approved standardized program specific exam These tests are NOT required for those with a GPA over 2.5.
Students with an undergraduate grade point average of 2.0 to 2.49 may be accepted to National University on a probationary status instead of taking the above tests Students are ineligible for official admission and will not be processed for degree evaluation or financial aid until students have completed a minimum of 4.5 or a maximum of 1.35 quarter units of graduate study with a cumulative GPA of 3.0.
Preliminary documentation of prior education must be presented at required interview with an admissions advisor Unofficial transcripts are acceptable
Complete an application for admission and enrollment agreement.