Master of Sports Coaching at Western Michigan University

    Master of Sports Coaching at Western Michigan University

    Master of Sports Coaching at Western Michigan University

    The Sports Coaching is a Master degree offered by Western Michigan University at its main campus in Aberdeen, United States of America. The program is delivered on campus as a Full Time course in English and requires approximately 2 years to complete. Students study at the university's main campus while gaining the knowledge and practical experience expected for this area of study. The next intake is available from August 30, 2027.

    About Master of Sports Coaching

    Advisor: Zeljka Vidic
    Room 4024-8 Student Recreation Center

    The Department of Human Performance and Health Education offers an online Master of Arts in Sports Coaching which is designed to provide 30 graduate credit hours enabling students to develop knowledge and skills that sports coaches should possess. The M.A. in Sports Coaching supports an athlete-centered philosophy of sport and enhances student preparation in becoming a high performance coach to maximize the benefits of sport for all participants. The curriculum is aligned with the National Standards for Sport Coaches. Graduating students find positions at all levels of coaching, from youth to professional.

    Admission Requirements
    Meet Graduate College admission standards, successful completion of an undergraduate major or minor, plus provide a letter of intent to include a description of educational background, coaching experience and career aspirations.

    Planned Program of Study
    Each graduating student is expected to complete program's 30 graduate credit hours, as well demonstrate the capacity to function effectively in an applied coaching setting.

    Requirements and Admission Criteria for Master of Sports Coaching at Western Michigan University

    Entry Requirements

    1. Copy of passport identification page
    2. Proof of English language proficiency*
    3. Transcripts from all post-secondary schools attended or are attending, including diplomas, examination results, mark sheets and certificates.* Unofficial transcripts and other academic documents are acceptable for admission decision-making. Uploaded documents will show as received only AFTER an admissions counselor has completed the evaluation.

      The Office of International Student and Scholar Services (I3S) may accept credential evaluation reports from certain credential evaluation services to make admission decision at Western Michigan University for undergraduate and graduate international admissions. Although it is not required, we strongly encourage submission of evaluation reports to expedite application processing and decision-making. Admitted and enrolled students are required to send your official high school or university transcripts and proof of degree before the beginning of the second semester of your studies.

      Following are the evaluation agencies that you may use to get your transcripts evaluated:

      World Education Services: www.wes.org
      Educational Credential Evaluators: www.ece.org
      Academic Evaluation Services: www.academicevaluations.org
      Global Credential Evaluators: www.gceus.com
      Spantran: The Evaluation Company: www.spantran.com
    4. $100 non-refundable application fee
    5. Proof of sufficient funds for the first academic year of study at WMU according to estimated cost of attendance. Proof of sufficient funds is a bank statement in your own name for cost of attendance. If the bank statement is not in your own name, then additionally provide a letter signed by your financial sponsor indicating that they will pay your cost of attendance.

    *Official documents are those sent directly to International Student and Scholar Services (I3S) from the issuing institution or testing agency. Hand-carried transcripts will be accepted if in a sealed envelope from the institution. Documents sent by the student cannot be accepted as official.If any original documents are not issued in English, also provide an official English translation of each document. 

    English Requirements

    • PTEMin 54
    • IELTSMin 6.5
    • TOEFLMin 80

    Tuition and Fee Information for Master of Sports Coaching at Western Michigan University

    Application Fee 100

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    Master of Sports Coaching at Western Michigan University
    Western Michigan University
    Western Michigan University
    United States of America

    United States of America, Aberdeen

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