Educational Leadership, Athletic Administration (M.Ed.)

Program at a Glance
- Degree: Master of Education (M.Ed.)
- Concentration: Athletic Administration
- Credit Hours: 30
- Location: 成人大片Campus, Online or Hybrid
- Application Deadline: Fall Term - August 1; Spring Term - December 1; Summer Term - April 15
- Related Programs: M.Ed. in School Leadership; M.Ed. in School Leadership without FELE
Program Description
The M.Ed. in Educational Leadership with a concentration in Athletic Administration is a specialized 30-credit-hour graduate program designed for individuals pursuing careers in athletic administration within educational institutions. As the landscape of school and collegiate athletics continues to evolve, the program equips future leaders with the practical and theoretical tools needed to navigate complex challenges and lead with integrity, strategy, and vision. This program includes 12 hours of educational leadership courses, 12 hours in graduate level sport specific courses and 6 hours of Silverfield College of Education and Human Services graduate core courses.
Program Details
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Course Catalog
Explore the courses that prepare you to lead with confidence in the field of athletic administration. The course catalog outlines the essential graduate coursework required for the Master of Education in Educational Leadership with a concentration in Athletic Administration, supporting your path toward a leadership role in school or collegiate athletics. -
Schedule
Year One
Fall Term (6 hours)
- SPM 6008 Foundations of Sport Management***
- EDF 6480 Foundations of Educational Research
- SPM 5206 Ethics and Issues in Sport*
Spring Term (6 hours)
- EDF 6607 Education in America
- SPM 5308 Marketing and Promotions in Sport*
Summer Term (6 hours)
- EDA 6191 Team Leadership
- SPM 6106 EDF 6945 Facilities and Risk Management in Sport**
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- Practicum in Educational Leadership
Year Two
Fall Term (6 hours)
- EDS 6130 Human Resource Development in Education
- SPM 5506 Sport Finance*
Spring Term (6 hours)
- SPM 5605 Governance and Compliance in Sport*
- EDA 6232 Law and Ethics in Educational Leadership
Summer Term (6 hour)
- EDG 6285 Fundamentals of Program Evaluation
- SPM 6106
- EDF 6945 Facilities and Risk Management in Sport**
OR
- Practicum in Educational Leadership
* These SPM Courses are only available on a two-year rotation.
** SPM 6106 is offered Summer A session each year.
*** SPM 6008 Foundations of Sport Management is only offered in the Fall semester and is needed only if you do not have a sport management undergraduate degree or minor.
Career Outlook
Graduates of the M.Ed. in Educational Leadership with a concentration in Athletic Administration are well-equipped to pursue a range of leadership roles within interscholastic and intercollegiate athletic programs. Career paths may include roles such as athletic director, assistant athletic director, compliance officer, facilities or event manager, sports program coordinator, academic advisor for student-athletes, or conference and league administrator. The program’s emphasis on strategic leadership, finance, governance, and organizational management prepares graduates to take on these responsibilities with confidence. Whether in K–12 schools or higher education institutions, professionals with this background are valued for their ability to create positive, well-run athletic environments that support both student development and institutional goals.

Admission Requirements
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University Requirements
Application and Application Fee
Prospective students are required to use our online system to create an account and submit an application. The application opens approximately one year in advance and is only good for the term and program in which it is submitted. Applicants who have submitted their application and wish to change their admission term or major/concentration may submit a new application and associated application fee. If you would like to cancel an open application, please contact us.
A $30 (USD) application fee is required regardless of previous enrollment. The application fee is non-refundable and cannot be waived. Undergraduate application fees cannot be used for a graduate application, and vise versa. The application fee must be submitted prior to the review of an application.
Current students who would like to add or change a major, concentration or certificate should submit the Change of Concentration or Major form.
College Transcripts
All applicants must provide transcripts from a U.S. institution accredited by an accepted institutional accreditor or its equivalent from a non-US institution that awarded the bachelor’s degree and master’s degree, if applicable, and transcripts from institutions where any post-baccalaureate and/or graduate credits were earned.
All admits must provide official transcripts.
All international transcripts will require a course-by-course evaluation by an approved third-party credential evaluation agency unless a graduate program has established an alternative credential evaluation procedure that is approved by the graduate school. To be accepted, the evaluation must be:
- Translated to English and be the U.S. equivalent
- Evaluated course-by-course
- Include the overall academic GPA
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Important Notes
The 成人大片Graduate School cannot request transcripts on an applicants behalf.
Unofficial transcript copies are accepted for admissions but must clearly state the institution name, student name, course information, terms, grades, and credits. Degree audits are not accepted. Admitted students will be prompted to provide official transcripts.
If currently enrolled in courses, an incomplete transcript must be submitted before the posted deadline.
Applicants who also have to apply through systems such as ATCAS or PTCAS, must submit separate transcripts to UNF.
Official transcripts must:
Must be less than one year old from the date of printing
Must be submitted in a sealed envelope from your institution, or emailed through official electronic means.
When requesting college transcripts, please verify with your institution(s) whether or not they are able to submit electronic transcripts in the proper EDI format. Institutions can submit transcripts via e-mail to graduateschool@unf.edu from an approved vendor such as ScriptSafe, Credentials, or Parchment.
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Program Requirements
- Resume
- Letter of intent
- Describe professional and career goals
- Aspiration
- Three letters of recommendation
- Address applicants qualifications for success in graduate school
- Must be on official letter head (if applicable) and have an original signature (electronic signatures are not acceptable)
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International
*International students must be fully admitted to a full-time, on-campus, in-person, degree-seeking program at the 成人大片. Please contact the International Center for more information.
Program Contacts
Dr. Laura Boilini
Clinical Associate Professor and Program Director
Alyssa Elaskari
Coordinator of Graduate Recruitment and Communications
