Sport Coaching
Designed for licensed teachers with a passion for coaching, DC’s Master of Arts in Education with a concentration in Sport Coaching further develops critical thinking skills, knowledge, and competencies both in the classroom and on the athletic field. With classes in sport psychology, student-athlete development, and sport coaching and leadership, coaches will be able to make the most of their master’s program.
Our 100% online MAE program allows teachers to complete an advanced degree – anytime, anywhere – around teaching and athletic schedules.
Admission & Requirements
ADMISSION PROCEDURES
- Complete the online application.
- Submit official college transcript(s) from all institutions attended. If you are a Defiance College graduate, a transcript will be obtained by the Admissions Office. Transcripts must be sent directly from the institution in order to be considered official.
- Submit a copy of valid teaching credentials/licenses to the Admissions Office at gradstudies@defiance.edu.
- Request letters of recommendation from two individuals who can speak to your performance as an educator, including one from your current or previous immediate supervisor. These letters must be sent by your references directly to the Admissions Office at gradstudies@defiance.edu.
- Submit a goal statement outlining your purpose for pursuing a Graduate degree in Education to gradstudies@defiance.edu. The statement should be at least two typed, double-spaced pages and should represent professional writing skills. Download the rubric for goal statements here.
CRITERIA FOR FULL ADMITTANCE TO MAE PROGRAM
- A 3.0 GPA on most recent transcripts.
Applicants with a 2.9 GPA may be conditionally admitted with the requirement to earn a 3.0 in the first semester. - Goal statement that meets the rubric criteria (score noted on rubric).
- Two favorable recommendations.
CRITERIA FOR COMPLETION OF MAE PROGRAM
- Maintenance of 3.0 GPA throughout the program.
- Successful completion of all courses – no grade of C or below.
- Successful completion of all clinical experiences.
- Submission and passing score for the Master’s project.
REQUIREMENTS FOR K-12 INTERVENTION SPECIALIST MILD TO MODERATE LICENSURE
- Complete an approved K-12 Intervention Specialist Mild to Moderate program.
- Take the following Ohio Assessments for Educators:
– 043 Special Education
– 090 Foundations of Reading (new requirement in 2017) - Possess or obtain clean FBI/BCI checks.
- Apply for the license through the Ohio Department of Education SAFE site.
REQUIREMENTS FOR READING ENDORSEMENT
- Complete an approved K-12 Reading Endorsement program.
- Complete all required clinical practicum hours.
- Take the following Ohio Assessments for Educators:
– 038/039 Reading (Subtests I & II) - Possess or obtain clean FBI/BCI checks.
- Apply for the endorsement through the Ohio Department of Education SAFE site.
Curriculum
CORE REQUIREMENTS FOR ALL MAE CANDIDATES
- EDUC 502 Advanced Educational Psychology (3)
- EDUC 505 Instructional Strategies for Engaged Learning (3)
- EDUC 558 Education of Diverse and Exceptional Learners (3)
- EDUC 607 Educational Assessment and Planning (3)
- EDUC 510 Inquiry Methodology (3)
- EDUC 590 Master’s Project (3)
Total Hours: 18
Concentrations
Choose one of the following for a total of 33 hours:
K-12 INTERVENTION SPECIALIST MILD TO MODERATE
- EDUC 512 Reading and Writing in the Content Areas (3)
- EDUC 546 Reading Diagnosis and Remediation (3)
- EDUC 606 Learning Environments and Social Interactions (3)
- EDUC 612 Communication and Language and Reading for Diverse Populations (3)
- EDUC 633 Family and Community Partnerships (3)
- *IF you have not taken a stand alone Phonics course, you will also need take EDUC 508 Phonics (3)
Total Hours: 15
K-12 READING ENDORSEMENT
- EDUC 512 Reading and Writing in the Content Areas (3)
- EDUC 520 Theory and Research in Reading and Literacy (3)
- EDUC 521 Using Multicultural Literature in the Pre-K-12 Classrooms (3)
- EDUC 522 Clinical Practicum in Reading (3)
- EDUC 546 Reading Diagnosis and Remediation (3)
- *IF you have not taken a stand alone Phonics course, you will also need take EDUC 508 Phonics (3)
Total Hours: 15
SPORT COACHING
- EDUC 602 Principles of Sport Coaching and Leadership
- EDUC 630 Sport Psychology
- EDUC 631 Student Athlete Development
- EDUC 632 Physical Aspects of Coaching
- EDUC ### Elective/Special Topics
Total Hours: 15
GENERAL MAE
- Option 1: Choose 15 hours (5 courses) from other concentrations
- Option 2: Choose 15 hours (5 courses) from EDUC 545 Special Topics
- Option 3: Combination of options 1 and 2
Total Hours: 15