Plymouth State University

Program Information

Degree Offered

Master of Education in Educational Leadership, Athletic Administration Concentration

Format: Campus

Program Description:

The field of athletic administration offers a wide range of career options, including sport facility and arena management; working with professional sport organizations; and managerial positions in sporting goods companies, resorts, private clubs, camps, and sport marketing organizations. With Plymouth State's athletic administration graduate program you'll examine school and college athletic administration; relationships with state and national athletic foundations; liability law; sport finance, budgeting, and marketing; and sports psychology.
Combining coursework in organizational theory, personnel management, and a variety of sports-related theory, the athletic administration program will meet your needs regardless of your educational background. Your educational experience, vocational training, and personal and professional interests will determine your individual coursework and electives. The curriculum consists of the master's core component (three classes), the athletic administration core (four classes), your personal selection of electives, and a capstone expereince in the form of either a project or practicum experience.

Accreditation:

Plymouth State University is accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC).

Eligibility Requirements:

Either the Miller Analogy Test (MAT) or the GRE is required for admittance to this program.

International Student Requirements:

International Athletic Administration students must have proof of English level proficiency through either the TOEFL, IELTS, or ELS Level 112 scores. In addition, you must provide an I-134 Affidavit of Financial Support Form. Documents, including bank statements and other financial documents dated within the past 30 days, that confirm you have the financial resources to study for a year at Plymouth State must be submitted to the College of Graduate Studies. You must also include a copy of your valid passport with your application materials. Finally, you must also submit official, notarized transcripts, verifying that you've completed at least a baccalaureate degree, which must be translated into English and evaluated for institutional equivalency.

Tuition & Financial Aid

Financial Aid Offered: Yes

Classification: Master's Colleges & Universities I

Institution Sector: Public

Locale: Remote Town

Size & Settings: 5,000 - 9,999