Become an Inspirational Coach and Leader
If you are looking to inspire, teach and mentor athletes while building both their skills and character, our unique, affordable 30-credit Master of Education in athletic coaching and administration is designed for you.
The M.Ed. cohort program is framed by the National Standards for Sport Coaches, which was established by the Society of Health and Physical Educators.
These standards are expected by school and university administrators, athletes, parents and the public nationwide.
Fully Online
Our program's fully online format offers flexibility for working professionals with busy schedules, especially teachers and those already coaching sports teams.
Fulfill Act 48 Requirements and PIAA Coaching Requirements
We are one of only four universities in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania — and the only one in Western Pennsylvania — to offer PIAA approved courses.
The two courses we offer that meet the PIAA coaching requirements are The Art and Science of Athletic Coaching (EDUC 505) and Safety and Physical Conditioning of Athletes II (EDUC 507).
Additionally, all of the graduate courses offered in this program satisfy Pennsylvania teachers’ Act 48 requirements, which includes fulfilling 24 post-baccalaureate credits needed for an Instructional II certificate.
Learn more about Point Park University's PIAA approved courses.
Career Options
According to the National Bureau of Labor Statistics, athletic coaching is a field growing nationally, as well as locally, with recent surveys indicating that approximately 10,000 coaches and scouts are employed in western Pennsylvania.
Graduates with a Master of Education in athletic coaching and administration will be prepared for coaching opportunities in various settings including:
- K-12 public or private schools
- Colleges and universities
- Club and travel sports programs
- Professional sports teams
I took a class as an undergraduate that seems the same or has the same name as a class in this program. Do I need to repeat it? How would the class at a graduate level be different?
The classes have been developed and adapted to meet PDE competencies. While some M.Ed. courses may have the same name as undergraduate courses, the M.Ed. courses contain advanced graduate-level material designed to meet the Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE) criteria. These courses cover the most recent work in the field, and your instructors will address how to apply this information in the classroom.
Is this completely online? Will I need to attend any live sessions?
The program is fully asynchronous and online. Instructors will often hold optional virtual meetings. The student teaching practicum is the final semester and is in person at your school placement location.
How can I order books?
On our website, students can find the books required for their classes. Using the drop-down menus, select the Semester and the appropriate department name (EDUC or SPED), course number, and section (you may use any online section designation as books are the same no matter the section – for example, OAON, O2ON, OCON, etc.) ISBNs are provided for your use. Rental and digital download options may be available from the bookstore. Students can arrange to have books shipped to them for a nominal shipping fee through our bookstore. If a course does not list required books, the instructor may be using a combination of open source materials, research articles, book chapters and online resources.
Learn more: step-by-step guide to ordering books on our website.
I am a Point Park alumni. Can I use the alumni discount?
The School of Education discount exceeds the 25% Alumni discount. Unfortunately, discounts cannot be stacked.
Learn more
Contact Jodi Golis, admissions counselor in the Office of Graduate and Online Admissions, at 412-392-3812 or jgolis@pointpark.edu. Click here to schedule a call with her.