Master’s in Sports Coaching Degree Online

MS in Sport Coaching Leadership

Turn your passion for sports into a coaching career

For most athletes, the joy and accomplishment of competition ends when the play clock is up, but it doesn't have to. Many athletes come to find that same sense of reward from becoming a sports leader and role model to a team through coaching. Drexel's online Master's (MS) in Sport Coaching Leadership degree allows you to continue with the sport you love, while working with fellow athletes as you develop your career and theirs.

The program is offered through distance learning by Drexel's School of Education faculty and prepares coaches to become leaders both on and off the field.

Drexel’s Sports Coaching Degree Will Teach You

Budgeting and Fiscal Management
Coaching Theory
NCAA Compliance
Performance and Energy Systems
Prevention and Care of Athletic Injuries
Program Development
Recruitment Strategies
Sport Psychology

Master’s in Coaching & Leadership Program Features

A 7-10 day international residency
Customizable course deliverables for level and sport(s) of interest
Fully online program allows you to earn a Drexel degree on your schedule

Degree Concentrations for Sports Coaching Students

Not every sports coaching student is looking for the same degree—which is why Drexel offers a custom concentration as you pursue your Master’s in Sport Coaching Leadership.

Custom Concentration
A custom designed concentration in Drexel’s online Sport Coaching Leadership master’s program can include, but are not limited to:

Business
Creativity
Education
Entrepreneurship
Higher Education
Sport Management
Sport Coaching Leadership

Online MS in Sport Coaching Leadership Program FAQs

What kind of student enrolls in the MS in Sport Coaching Leadership program?
Students enroll in Drexel’s online MS in Sport Coaching Leadership program because they have a genuine desire to become better coaches. Some of our students have no coaching experience and others are seasoned professionals. But all our coaches want to advance themselves and their careers so they can contribute more to their current or future organizations.

What types of jobs do graduates find when they complete their program?
Our graduates go on to find jobs in a variety of fields and areas in sports coaching leadership, including head coaching positions, sports administration in both high school and higher education institutions, and teaching in higher education institutions. Our students and graduates are granted full access to the Steinbright Career Development Center (SCDC) for assistance in all aspects of developing a career.

Is the study abroad trip in Italy required?
The Global Seminar course is a unique part of the program that allows students a great opportunity to see the world of coaching from many different perspectives. This program usually takes place in late June, but we understand that students have a lot going on and it's not always possible to attend this course. While we recommend attending, if it's not possible, with discussion and consideration of past academic performance in the program, we can organize an alternative such as taking additional graduate classes in place of the seminar.

Do online Sport Coaching classes take place on a certain day and time?
Learning in the Sport Coaching Leadership master’s program is largely asynchronous. This means you'll log in and participate during times that are convenient for you. There may be times when student groups will meet during a set time. Professors also sometimes set up meetings during classes, but they are not mandatory.

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Non-Matriculated Course Option

Interested in applying to the MS in Sport Coaching Leadership degree program as a non-matriculated student? Select “Graduate Education Non-Matriculated” as your program of interest on the online application. Official transcripts and a resume are required. Non-matriculated students are not eligible for financial aid.

Related Programs

Drexel University offers a variety of Graduate Minors that can be added to any master's degree program.
State restrictions may apply to some programs.

Curriculum

This program is organized into four 10-week quarters per year (as opposed to the traditional two semester system) which means you can take more courses in a shorter time period. One semester credit is equivalent to 1.5 quarter credits.

Core Courses
EDCR 510	Leadership in Educational Contexts and Systems	3.0
EDCR 512	Using and Integrating Learning Technologies	3.0
EDCR 514	Diversity, Equity, and Social Justice in Education	3.0
EDCR 518	Evidence-Based Evaluation	3.0
PHIL 502	Ethics in Coaching	3.0
SCL 614	Sport Performance & Energy Systems	3.0
SCL 615	Athletic Recruiting	3.0
SCL 619	Global Coaching Seminar	6.0
SCL 695	Coaching Practicum I	0.5
SCL 696	Coaching Practicum II	0.5
SCL 697	Coaching Practicum III	2.0
SMT 612	Development & Fundraising Strategies in Sport	3.0
Custom Concentration		12.0
Choose elective courses or a graduate minor
SCL 501	Coaching Theory and Principles
SCL 503	Learning Strategies in Coaching
SCL 504	Coaching Psychology
SCL 525	Athlete Leadership Development
SCL 580	Kinesiology
SCL 627	Emerging Trends in Sport
SMT 629	Managing Coaches & Teams
Total Credits		45.0

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Admissions Criteria

A bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution
Undergraduate GPA of 3.0 or higher
- Provisional admission may be granted if your GPA is below 3.0
- An admissions interview is required for a GPA below 2.75

Required Documents

With multiple ways to submit documents, Drexel makes it easy to complete your application. Learn more by visiting our Completing Your Application Guide.

A completed application
Official transcripts from all universities or colleges and other post-secondary educational institutions (including trade schools) attended
Two letters of recommendation
Personal Essay addressing the following:
- Why you feel drawn to a career in coaching
- Your career goals
- How Drexel's program will help you achieve these goals
Resume
Additional requirements for International Students

A telephone interview is required as part of the admissions process.

Tuition

The tuition rate for the academic year 2022-2023 is $1047 per credit. (A 25% tuition savings off Drexel's regular tuition rate of $1396 per credit)

This program is eligible for Financial Aid.
Special tuition rates available for Drexel University Alumni, Military members, and members of our Partner Organizations

These rates apply only to new online students and students being readmitted.
These rates apply only to fully online courses. Hybrid or on-campus courses may have different rates.
Tuition rates are subject to increase with the start of each academic year in the fall term.
All students must contact applyDUonline@drexel.edu within the first two weeks of the term to request tuition savings for which they qualify.
Special rates cannot be combined. If you qualify for more than one special rate, you'll be given the one with the largest savings.
When receiving special tuition plans with Drexel University Online, you may not combine them with other tuition benefits that may be available from Drexel University.

Sport Coaching Webinars

The following are previously recorded webinars conducted by Drexel on important topics related to coaching:

Academic Calendar

2022-2023 Academic Year

Term

Classes Begin

Classes End

Exams Begin

Exams End

Fall 2022

September 19, 2022

December 3, 2022

December 5, 2022

December 10, 2022

Winter 2023

January 9, 2023

March 18, 2023

March 20, 2023

March 25, 2023

Spring 2023

April 3, 2023

June 10, 2023

June 12, 2023

June 17, 2023

Summer 2023

June 26, 2023

September 2, 2023

September 4, 2023

September 9, 2023

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MS in Sports Coaching Degree Online