M.S. in Coaching and Athletic Administration FAQs

It takes two steps. Start with the online application, which has no application fee. Then have your official transcripts sent to CSP. The Admission tab lists every requirement.

Yes. You can transfer up to 50 percent of the program’s credits from a regionally accredited institution. See transfer details on the Admission tab.

You need a bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution with a cumulative GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale. Your degree can be in any field, and coaching experience is not required. There is no application fee. See the Admission tab.

Coaching or athletic experience is not a requirement for admission. 

The program prepares you for professional certifications including the NSCA Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS). Coursework in exercise physiology, strength and conditioning, and program design supports the exam content.

This degree program opens diverse career pathways. Common positions include head coach or assistant coach at high school or collegiate levels, strength and conditioning coach, athletic director, assistant athletic director, sport performance director, director of operations. Additional career paths include academic advisor for student-athletes, recreation sports director, youth sports director, sports performance consultant, and positions in sports facilities management or marketing. Learn more on the program careers page. 

Yes. Many students are former athletes moving into coaching. The degree adds teaching methods, sport science, and leadership skills to your playing experience.

Graduates pursue roles such as coach, scout, athletic director, event manager, facilities manager, fitness manager, sports information director, and marketing manager. See the Careers tab.

The 33-credit curriculum covers sport science, leadership, and administrative management. Courses include Coaching Theory and Practice, Strength and Conditioning, Leadership and Management in Sport, and Scouting and Recruiting. See the full list on the Courses tab.

Yes, the program includes a dedicated course on Ethics and Sociology of Sport and Exercise. This course examines complex ethical issues in sport, including fairness, equality, and social justice. You’ll explore how social and cultural factors shape our understanding of physical activity and sports, including issues related to gender, race, class, and disability. Learn more about the curriculum on the courses page. 

Yes, sport psychology is a core component of the curriculum. The Psychology of Sport and Exercise course provides advanced training in the psychological factors that influence participation and performance in sport and exercise settings.  

Yes. The program is fully online, so you can fit coursework around practices, games, and travel.

The 33-credit program takes about 1.5 to 2 years, depending on how many courses you take each term and how many credits you transfer.

Tuition is $475 per credit hour, so the 33-credit program totals $15,675. Textbooks, digital course materials, and loan fees are additional. See the Tuition tab.

Complete the FAFSA to see which federal loans you qualify for. CSP Global’s FAFSA code is 002347. Active-duty service members pay $350 per credit hour. See the Tuition tab for current costs and the military benefits page for service member and family benefits.