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Sport and Movement Studies
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Sport & Athletic Administration, MS (Online)
Central Washington University (CWU) is excited to offer a two-year fully online Master of Science degree in Sport and Athletic Administration. The degree prepares aspiring and practicing sport and athletic professionals for successful careers by providing knowledge, understanding, and application of successful leadership and management strategies, processes, and skills.
As a member of an SAA cohort, you will work with your fellow graduate students on coursework over a two-year period (including two summers). You will come to rely on one another to add substance and experiences in each course you take. The total number of credits for the program is 47 and remember to check out the Program Coursework. Keep in mind we are not a running start program, all students must start in the Summer quarter.
Our students have graduate assistant opportunities with athletics and within the SAMS department. Positions are limited. Contact CWU Athletics if you are interested in a GA position with them (we suggest voice contact instead of email). The SAMS GA positions are for teaching activity classes in our Activities Program. You can apply through the application process via the School of Graduate Studies and Research.
Program Application and Requirements
To apply for the Master of Science in Sport and Athletic Administration, please visit our application portal at the Athletic Administration Admissions page. Cooperating Experience: Each student will complete a one-quarter “cooperating experience” (internship) with a practicing professional in sport or athletic administration. The experience can take place at a variety of sport or athletic-related programs, i.e. high school and intercollegiate athletic administration, coaching, state or national athletic-governing associations or professional associations, private or public recreational facilities or departments, college recreation, or professional sports organizations. The internship will not only allow you hands-on experiences with a professional, it also creates opportunities to network for future jobs.
If you are interested in learning more, reach out to the Program Coordinator Dr. Rory Weishaar: rory.weishaar@cwu.edu
Careers & Alumni
Learn more about career paths of the Sport & Athletic Administration area and check out the wide variety of positions held by alumni. Please visit CWU Northwest Center for Sport to learn more about opportunities for students outside of the classroom.
- Interscholastic Athletics
- Intercollegiate Athletics
- Professional Sports
- Coaching (all levels up to professional sports)
- Sport Management Professions (including facilities management)
- University Faculty Positions
- Private Business (personal trainers, health clubs)
- Non-Profit Business
- College Recreation
- Municipal Recreation
- Athletic Training
- Hailey Bator, Athletic Director, Cle Elum-Roslyn School District
- Kaycie Bordeaux, Director of Men Soccer & Golf Operations, University of Washington
- Tori Carpenter, Associate Athletic Director - Compliance, Eastern Washington University
- A.J. Cooper, Assistant Outside Linebackers Coach, Oregon State University
- Keilani Cruz-Williams, Assistant Athletic Director, Pierce College
- Katherine Geter, Assistant Director of Club and Intramural Sports, University of Arkansas
- Riley Lindsey, Annual Giving Manager, Gonzaga University
- Alexa Olague, Account Executive, Group Events, Seattle Mariners
- Abe Silvestri, Sr. Director of Team Operations, San Francisco Giants
- Megan Thompson, Marketing Manager, Pac-12 Conference
- Alyssa Warren, Athletic Facilities Manager, Tacoma Public Schools
Meet the Faculty
- Name:
- Dr. Sean Dahlin
- Title:
- Assistant Professor
- Email:
- Sean.Dahlin@cwu.edu
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- Name:
- Dr. Brian McGladrey
- Title:
- Associate Professor
- Email:
- Brian.McGladrey@cwu.edu
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- Name:
- Dr. Rory Weishaar
- Title:
- Associate Professor
- Email:
- Rory.Weishaar@cwu.edu
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- Name:
- Dr. David Rofle
- Title:
- Associate Professor
- Email:
- David.Rolfe@cwu.edu
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- Name:
- Dr. Paul Ballard
- Title:
- Professor
- Email:
- Paul.Ballard@cwu.edu
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- Name:
- Dr. Robert Perkins
- Title:
- Professor
- Email:
- Robert.Perkins@cwu.edu
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