Master of Education in Intercollegiate Athletic Leadership

The University of Washington's College of Education's Master of Education in Intercollegiate Athletic Leadership is a unique degree program that prepares students for leadership positions within intercollegiate sports. Both IAL-Admin & IAL-Coaching address the challenges common to athletic administration and coaching at all levels and provide a better understanding of the role of athletics within the education setting. Distinctive Features include: -Tightly honed curriculum that explores intercollegiate athletics, higher education, and leadership with a unique focus on the student-athlete experience. -Short-term Seattle executive sessions combined with dynamic online learning allows for geographic flexibility during the academic year. -Diverse and interdisciplinary faculty who challenge students to think critically about their own leadership role within the field of college athletics. -Focused professional development programming that emphasizes ongoing engagement with industry leaders, academics, and alumni. -Challenging and engaging format enables students to earn their Master's in one year. IAL-Administration: Designed for emerging and established administrative leaders looking to advance their careers within intercollegiate athletics. Often students in IAL-Admin are considering future positions as senior athletic staff and athletic directors. IAL-Coaching: Ideal option for coaches looking to strengthen their coaching skill set through leadership and sport-specific coursework. Many IAL-Coaching students are already established within the intercollegiate setting and are looking to build on their current level of expertise. For more detailed information, visit our website!