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    Sport Coaching and Leadership (M.S.)

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    East Lansing, USMSOnline21 months
    $53,111.00
    Tuition
    over 21mo
    37%
    Acceptance
    of applicants
    30
    Credits
    $75.00
    App fee

    Sport Coaching and Leadership (M.S.) at Michigan State University is a 30-credit, 21-month, online MS program based in East Lansing, US. Tuition is $53,111.

    About the program

    The program covers scientific knowledge and best practices in coaching athletes and leading sports programs at intercollegiate, interscholastic, community, and university levels. It includes courses on strength and conditioning, sport nutrition, injury control, sociocultural issues, and organizational behavior.

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    US News #7 (online master's in education)
    Part-time option

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    After the program

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    12 months OPT (US)

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    Prerequisites

    Specific coursework this program expects you to have completed: calculus, linear algebra, programming, statistics, and subject-specific prerequisites where applicable.

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    Frequently asked questions

    How much does Sport Coaching and Leadership (M.S.) at Michigan State University cost?
    The total estimated tuition for Sport Coaching and Leadership (M.S.) at Michigan State University is $53,111 across 30 required credits.
    Is Sport Coaching and Leadership (M.S.) at Michigan State University online or in-person?
    Sport Coaching and Leadership (M.S.) at Michigan State University is offered online, so students can complete coursework remotely.
    How long does Sport Coaching and Leadership (M.S.) at Michigan State University take to complete?
    Sport Coaching and Leadership (M.S.) at Michigan State University is structured around 21 months and 30 credits.
    How competitive is Sport Coaching and Leadership (M.S.) at Michigan State University?
    Sport Coaching and Leadership (M.S.) at Michigan State University reports an acceptance rate of approximately 37%.
    What work-permit options follow Sport Coaching and Leadership (M.S.) at Michigan State University?
    Post-completion work rights for Sport Coaching and Leadership (M.S.) at Michigan State University: 12 months OPT (US)