Master of Science (MS) in Psychology

Sport Psychology Specialization

School of Psychology

This online master's degree specialization will prepare you to apply current theory and research skills to improve your work with athletes on performance, stress management, and motivation issues. Alternatively, you may choose to apply these techniques to the performance of managers and executives in the business world.

Note: Master's degree requirements in this program do not prepare graduates for licensure as a counselor or psychologist.

Residency requirements: None

ENROLL NOW FOR CLASSES BEGINNING: January 6, 2025 COST PER 5-CREDIT COURSE: $1,705 (pricing is subject to periodic adjustment) TOTAL QUARTER CREDITS: 65 credits

Core Courses:

• PSY 7011 - Foundations of Psychology - Master's Learners - 5 credits
• PSY 7210 - Lifespan Development - 5 credits
• PSY 7411 - Learning Theories in Psychology - 5 credits
• PSY 7540 - Multicultural Perspectives in Human Behavior - 5 credits
• PSY 7610 - Tests and Measurements - 5 credits
• PSY 7620 - Inferential Statistics - 5 credits
• PSY 7650 - Research Methods - 5 credits

Specialization Courses:

• PSY 7310 - Biological Basis of Behavior - 5 credits
• PSY 8840 - Principles of Sport Psychology - 5 credits
• PSY 8841 - Performance Enhancement in Sports - 5 credits
• PSY 8842 - Applied Sport Psychology - 5 credits
• PSY 9101 - Master's Integrative Project - 5 credits

One Elective Course:

• Choose any course in the School of Psychology, excluding 8000-level testing courses, practicum, and internship. - 5 credits

Learn more about our related specializations:

• Master of Science (MS) in Psychology - General Psychology
• Master of Science (MS) in Psychology - Industrial/Organizational Psychology
• Master of Science (MS) in Education - Training and Performance Improvement