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Athletic / Activity Director - Master of Science in Education

Earn a master's degree in athletic/activity administration

The Master of Science in Education with emphasis in Athletic / Activity Administration will equip you with the skills and knowledge necessary to bring about positive, lasting change in the schools and students you serve.

The 34-hour program will prepare you to be successful in the many facets of responsibility in today's athletic / activity departments, including:

Professional leadership and accountability for continuous improvement in today's schools
Impacting policy makers through relationship building, research and communication
Implementing, supervising and evaluating athletic / activity programs designed to set expectations for high achievement for all students
Working with internal and external organizations in the acquisition of alternative funding, foundation development and partnerships

With an athletic / activity administration degree you have a wide variety of career paths and future jobs available to you in the education field. But first — what does this program entail? What’s the cost of the program? What are the requirements of this program? We have all of the information you need!

Want to learn more and apply?

Visit the Graduate Education page to learn more about the application and admissions process, financial aid, and more.

Admissions Information

To learn more about the earning your degree online and the admissions process, contact Ashton Rogers at (417) 327-5556 or arogers@xgcr.net.

The SBU Advantage

Learn from faculty who are highly qualified educators with experience as teachers, principals and superintendents. In addition to their roles as faculty members, many also serve on state and national education boards.
Benefit from an engaging and relevant curriculum with an emphasis on practical application. Learn in our classroom one night and apply it in your classroom the next day.
Fit classes into your busy schedule through our convenient online and hybrid offerings that are scheduled with the time-constrained demands of the working educator in mind.

Faith Integration

SBU's Education graduate degree programs have been intentionally designed to model how the Christian faith shapes expertise, practice and experiences in professional educational settings. To assist students in developing as transformative agents in today's schools, our programs provide a foundation to become both scholars and practitioners — a synthesis of academic knowledge, practical skills and servant leadership. We desire that our students, while working toward a graduate degree in education, become true servant leaders who are able to integrate their faith into their practice to make a difference in today's society.

Master of Science in Education - Athletic Activity Director Plan

MSE - Athletic Activity Degree Plan