Master of Science in Education in Higher Education and Student Affairs with a Specialization in Athletics Online
Combine your love of sports with your passion for education. As an administrator, help student-athletes develop the skills to succeed academically and professionally both during and after their college sports careers.
Enrollment for our accelerated online MSEd programs is open. Get started today!
Program Overview
Expand your options with an online master’s in higher ed and athletics
$19,464.90
Total Tuition
as few as 12 - 15 months
Program Duration
33
Credit Hours
One of the few programs of its kind in the region, the Master of Science (MSEd) in Higher Education and Student Affairs with a Specialization in Athletics program combines higher education, sport management and athletic administration. This versatile online athletics degree prepares you for a broad range of leading roles in sports and student affairs, where you can positively impact college athletes and sports organizations.
Benefit from opportunities to attend and present at conferences, network with professionals in the field, and participate in a practicum. Aligned with NCAA and campus-based roles, the career-relevant online curriculum encompasses law, ethics, facilities, finance, athletic experiences, compliance, diversity and social justice.
In this higher education in athletics online program, you will learn to:
- Apply foundational and contemporary theories of college student learning and development to support the growth of student athletes across diverse higher education environments
- Integrate principles of social justice and inclusion to recognize and challenge systems of oppression and promote equitable learning environments
- Serve student athlete needs, including advising, housing, financial aid, athletics, career development, international programs and student life
- Apply critical research inquiry to improve student learning, equity and institutional advancement
- Navigate leadership theory, ethical issues, organizational dynamics and the legal contexts of higher education
- Demonstrate the integrity of theory, research and professional practice via a professional portfolio and capstone project
- Apply foundational and contemporary theories of college student learning and development to support the growth of student athletes across diverse higher education environments
- Integrate principles of social justice and inclusion to recognize and challenge systems of oppression and promote equitable learning environments
- Serve student athlete needs, including advising, housing, financial aid, athletics, career development, international programs and student life
- Apply critical research inquiry to improve student learning, equity and institutional advancement
- Navigate leadership theory, ethical issues, organizational dynamics and the legal contexts of higher education
- Demonstrate the integrity of theory, research and professional practice via a professional portfolio and capstone project
Career opportunities:
- Student Athlete Development Coordinator
- Athletics Academic Advisor/Academic Services Coordinator
- Athletics Compliance Assistant/Coordinator
- Athletics Department Student Support Specialist
- Athletics Event & Facilities Coordinator
- Student Athlete Development Coordinator
- Athletics Academic Advisor/Academic Services Coordinator
- Athletics Compliance Assistant/Coordinator
- Athletics Department Student Support Specialist
- Athletics Event & Facilities Coordinator
All P-12 teacher educator and administrator preparation programs are accredited through the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP) from October 2023 - December 2029.
Tuition
Score significant savings with our affordable tuition
Tuition for the MSEd Higher Education and Student Affairs with a Specialization in Athletics online degree program is the same for in-state and out-of-state students. All fees are included.
$499.10
Per Credit Hour
$1,497.30
Per 3 Credit-Hour Course
$19,464.90*
Total Tuition
If you are applying for financial aid, please use Federal School Code 001759. For more information, please contact our financial aid office by calling 618-650-3880 or emailing [email protected].
*Tuition includes all fees and is subject to change without notice. The University reserves the right to increase tuition and fees at any time.
Calendar
We’re ready for you! Check out our next start date
The MSEd in Higher Education and Student Affairs with a Specialization in Athletics program is delivered in an online format ideal for working educators, conveniently featuring multiple start dates each year. Choose the start date that best fits your goals.
Upcoming Start Dates
8/12/26
Next Application Deadline
8/29/26
Start Classes
| Term | Start Date | Application/Financial Aid Deadline | Document & Financial Aid Deadline | Registration Deadline | Tuition Deadline | Last Class Day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall I | 8/29/26 | 8/12/26 | 8/19/26 | 8/25/26 | 8/27/26 | 10/16/26 |
| Fall II | 10/24/26 | 10/7/26 | 10/14/26 | 10/20/26 | 10/22/26 | 12/18/26 |
Admissions
Gather these admission materials for your master’s in athletics
Admission to the Master of Science in Education in Higher Education and Student Affairs online program is based on a variety of factors. You must submit all post-secondary academic transcripts and a $40 application fee.
MSEd online admission requirements:
- Bachelor's degree with cumulative 2.5 GPA on all undergraduate course work
- Transcripts from all previous colleges/universities attended
- Current resume
- Statement of purpose: a list of professional experiences and a two-page, double-spaced written statement responding to both of the following prompts:
- What do you hope to learn in the program?
- What areas in higher education are you interested in pursuing and why?
- No GRE score required for admission
- All applicants with foreign academic credentials whose first language is not English must demonstrate adequate English language proficiency in advance of admission
- Proof of English Proficiency: requirements are minimum Level 4 (equivalent to TOEFL iBT 79), IELTS (6.5) or equivalent. In lieu of the TOEFL, an applicant may demonstrate a Total Band Score of 6.5 on the International English Language Testing System
All required documents (e.g., official transcripts) should be sent to the following address:
SIUE Office of Graduate and International Admissions
Campus Box 1047
Edwardsville, IL 62026-1047
Electronic official transcripts should be submitted to [email protected].
Have a question? Call us at 877-244-4661.
Courses
Gain practical insights in your athletics coursework
The MSEd in Higher Education and Student Affairs with a Specialization in Athletics online curriculum is comprised of 33 credit hours, including 27 credit hours of core courses, 3 credit hours of practicum courses and 3 credit hours of electives.
Students must take one of the following electives:
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