This graduate concentration is part of the Master of Education in Educational Leadership program.
Lead the field
Are you ready to master the nuances of leading athletic departments? The athletic director concentration focuses on the specific skills needed to manage public school athletic programs.
Through a lens of ethics, organizational management and legal compliance, you’ll graduate ready to oversee coaches, manage facilities and serve as a pillar of support for your student athletes.
Applying to the educational leadership master's program
Requirements for admission
To be eligible for consideration into the program, you must:
- meet the SFA Graduate School requirements
- have an overall undergraduate 2.5 GPA or higher
- have a valid teaching certification
- have two or more years of teaching experience
- and hold a baccalaureate degree from an accredited institution of higher education.
You also must maintain access to a Texas-accredited school for the duration of the program to complete practicum hours.
Ready to complete your application?
To get started, apply to the Graduate School and submit your official transcripts.
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Curriculum requirementsAre courses fully online?
Yes.
How long will it take?
30 semester credit hours.
Is the program accredited?
Yes, by the NCATE.
Is there a capstone?
Yes, a comprehensive exam during your final semester.
Athletic director career paths
Graduates of this concentration go on to serve as athletic directors, program administrators and campus leaders in public school systems. The program also lays groundwork for principal certification, giving you a pathway to broader campus leadership roles down the road.
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