Athletic Academic Advising Certificate

About the Program

All courses are offered totally online for you convenience.
Learn the organizational communication skills you need while you practice designing, implementing and promoting academic advising programs.
You can complete this program in 12 months or less, depending on course availability, your start date and how many courses you take each semester.

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Master of Education (M.Ed.) in Coaching, Sport, Recreation and Fitness Administration

Admission Requirements

Post-Master’s and Post-Baccalaureate

Application for Admission
$40 application fee ($50 for international students)
All college or university transcripts

Post-Master’s

Master’s degree from an accredited university
Résumé
One letter of recommendation

Post-Baccalaureate

Bachelor’s degree with an overall GPA of at least 2.5, including repeated courses
A three-paragraph writing sample explaining:
- Why you want to be accepted to the program
- What you will bring to the program
- What you expect to get out of the program
Résumé (used to evaluate pre-professional competencies)
Three letters of recommendation

*The GRE is NOT required for enrollment, thought it may be necessary for evaluation of international students.

Credit Requirements

This graduate-level certificate program consists of 15 credit hours. That means you only have to complete five courses to earn your certificate.

Application Deadlines

Spring: Jan 1
Summer: May 23
Fall: Aug 8

<blockquote class="quote-block--simple"> “All of my CSRF professors made an impact on me as a teacher/coach. I learned from their teaching styles just as much as I learned from the curriculum and content they taught me.” Talon Smith, Classes of 2014 and 2016, History Teacher/Coach, Grapevine High School </blockquote>
<blockquote class="quote-block--simple"> “Dr. Warren Simpson made a huge impact in my life being his student in the CSRF grad program. He instilled confidence and knowledge in me to be successful at my career of choice.” Morgan Spearman, Class of 2016, M.Ed. in Coaching, Sport, Recreation and Fitness Administration </blockquote>
<blockquote class="quote-block--simple"> “In CSRF: Sports Psychology, I loved to learn how I can make my athletes better by helping their mental game and not just the physical aspect of the game.” Morgan Spearman, Classes of 2014 and 2016, Assistant Softball Coach, Stephen F. Austin State University </blockquote>
<blockquote class="quote-block--simple"> “Not only was Dr. Veronica Snow a great professor that pushed our classes to better themselves academically, she was a mentor of mine that got me to where I am today.” James Dougherty, Class of 2012, M.Ed. in Coaching, Sport, Recreation and Fitness Administration </blockquote>
<blockquote class="quote-block--simple"> “Everything I learned in the CSRF program was practical information that applied directly to my line of work. Having this master’s degree makes me stand out when I am applying for a job.” Talon Smith, Classes of 2014 and 2016, M.Ed. in Coaching, Sport, Recreation and Fitness Administration </blockquote>