Earn Your Master’s Degree in Applied Sport Psychology Online
Earn Your Master’s Degree in Applied Sport Psychology Online
Master of Science in Applied Sport Psychology
MS in Applied Sport Psychology | Online Program Details
Imagine having the skills and knowledge needed to truly understand what drives peak athletic performance. The NMU Global Campus Master of Science in Applied Sport Psychology gives you the tools needed to unlock the minds of top competitors. Graduates are prepared for careers in sport psychology, mental performance consulting and sport coaching.
Through an in-depth curriculum, you will gain invaluable insights into the psychology of sports. This comprehensive program covers all eight content areas required for certification as a Certified Mental Performance Consultant with the Association for Applied Sport Psychology. Over 400 hours of one-on-one mentoring will ensure you gain practical, real-world expertise.
100% Online Curriculum
Asynchronous Delivery Format
Two Concentrations
Affordable
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What will you learn in NMU’s MS in Applied Sport Psychology ?
Courses in the MS in Applied Sport Psychology program dive deep into critical topics like applied sport psychology, positive psychology, sports theory and research, ethics, issues around gender and diversity and principles of positive coaching. Students take a series of core courses and then choose between two concentrations: Clinical Sport Psychology and Positive Coaching.
The Clinical Sport Psychology track prepares you to become a Master’s Limited Psychologist in Michigan by completing three focused courses and a 500-hour psychology practicum. The Positive Coaching concentration prepares graduates for certification as a mental performance consultant through the Association of Applied Sport Psychology. Requirements for psychology licensure are dependent on the state where graduates practice. Students must check into their state’s requirements. The program perfectly fits teachers and coaches seeking a master’s in coaching and those wanting to earn a psychology limited license.
What Is The Cost to Earn an MS in Applied Sport Psychology at NMU?
The full program costs vary depending on student status. Financial aid is available through grants, loans and scholarships based on eligibility. A financial aid representative can help you decide how to pay for college.
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Applied Sport Psychology Career Opportunities
Graduates of NMU’s MS in Applied Sport Psychology program are qualified to pursue careers in a variety of areas. All make use of what students learn in the graduate program.
Mental Performance Consultant / Coach
According to the Association for Applied Sport Psychology
Online MS in Applied Sport Psychology Admission Requirements
Students must comply with the regular admission requirements of the College of Graduate Studies and Research, which includes an undergraduate grade point average of 3.0. Preference is given to individuals with an undergraduate degree in exercise science, psychology or a related area of study. No GRE is required.
All Applicants must submit:
1. Graduate admission application and fee
2. Official transcripts from all previously attended post-secondary institutions
3. A personal statement outlining their interest in the program, expectations for the program and career goals
4. One letter of recommendation from a professional related to sport or psychology
For department information or additional degree requirements, go to the Health and Human Performance department page.