Applied Sport Coaching - MEd

Admission Requirements

Applicants are accepted from a variety of undergraduate backgrounds.

Application Requirements:

• Complete the online application
• Pay the $55 application fee
• Have a 3.0 or higher GPA
• Provide transcripts of all college/university credits
• Provide three contacts for letters of recommendation
• Include a statement of purpose in your online application

International students have additional admissions requirements.

Deadlines

The program utilizes a rolling admission process. Applications are reviewed as they are received, and admission decisions are made on an ongoing basis. Students may begin the program only at the start of the Fall or Spring semester.

Priority consideration is given to applications received by the following dates:

• Fall Semester (August start): July 1
• Spring Semester (January start): December 1

Program Requirements

The Applied Sport Coaching Master of Education (APSC MEd) is a 30-credit, fully online degree designed for professionals seeking to deepen their knowledge and practical expertise in sport coaching. The program combines graduate coursework with an internship that allows students to focus on a professional interest.

Students work with a faculty advisor to guide their internship selection and receive guidance throughout the experience, to ensure successful completion and approval. The program’s flexible structure allows students to complete their degree at their own pace, typically in two years, but in as little as one year or up to six years, supporting both full-time and part-time study while preparing graduates for leadership roles in sport coaching and related fields.

Financial Aid

The department awards graduate assistantships each year for qualified graduate students to teach in the KHS physical activity program, selected undergraduate academic courses and laboratory sections, and work with faculty with ongoing research projects. The number of graduate assistant positions available are determined by the needs of the department, typically the department awards 15-20 assistantships. Most assistantships are awarded in the spring semester for the upcoming school year, with preference given to students who are able to fill the responsibilities for the whole year. Applicants are evaluated based on previous academic success, experience and/or ability to teach a variety of activity classes and/or research potential or background in the KHS discipline.

A variety of funding opportunities are available on the graduate school website.