Athletic Administration & Coaching Master's Requirements

Admission Requirements

1. A four-year bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited college or university.
2. A cumulative Grade Point Average (GPA) of at least 2.75 for all undergraduate work or a GPA of at least 3.00 for the last two years of undergraduate work (based on a 4.00 scale).
3. Satisfy the School of Graduate Studies’ English Language Proficiency requirements as published in the graduate catalog.
4. Application Requirements. In additional to the application form and fee, the following must be submitted as part of the application process:
   1. Three letters of recommendations
   2. One official copy of all academic transcripts
   3. Statement of Goals and Objectives

Degree Requirements

1. Minimum of 30 credits.
2. Maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.0 in all courses taken as a graduate student.
3. Completion of a scholarly project (KIN 995, 3 credits)
4. Core Courses (12 credits)

5. Directed Electives (9 credits), select 3 of the courses below:

6. One graduate-level organizational leadership course from EDL, HE, or MGMT as decided in collaboration with the student's advisor.

7. One graduate-level research course from EFR or T&L as decided in collaboration with the student's advisor.

Accelerated or Combined Admission

The Accelerated Bachelor’s/Master’s (ABM) 4+1 program allows exceptional undergraduate students at UND an opportunity to complete the requirements for both the Bachelor of Kinesiology and Master of Athletic Administration and Coaching degrees at an accelerated pace. All requirements for both degrees must be met, and these students may double count up to 12 graduate-level credits toward the requirements for both their bachelor’s and master’s degree programs. ABM students must obtain their master’s degree within 12 months of completing the bachelor’s degree.

The Combined Bachelor’s/Master’s program allows exceptional undergraduate students at UND an opportunity to complete the requirements for both the bachelor’s and master’s degrees at an accelerated pace without the requirement to complete the master’s within 12 months. All requirements for both degrees must be met, and these students may double count up to 12 graduate-level credits toward the requirements for both degrees.

Paths to ABM Entry

• High achieving high school students with a minimum cumulative high school grade point average—weighted or unweighted--(GPA) of 3.5/4.00 and a minimum ACT score of 25 may be granted direct entry to the ABM degree program upon satisfactory review of application materials by the Department Chair and the Director of the Graduate Program.

• Students must meet all graduate admissions eligibility requirements.
• Students must have completed a minimum of 60 credits, including credits earned from advanced placement and dual credit. Students must apply before completion of the undergraduate degree.
• Transfer students with a minimum of 60 credits—whether from the transfer institution alone or in combination with UND credits—and a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0/4.0.
• Students must have a minimum cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 3.0/4.0 at UND at the time of admission into the ABM degree program

Accelerated Bachelor’s/Master’s Application

• A prospective student that meets the eligibility requirements above should schedule a meeting with his/her Department Chair and/or Director of the Graduate Program to develop a plan of work for his/her bachelor’s and master’s degree programs.
• Before admission to an ABM program can be finalized, students must submit, while still an undergraduate, the standard application for admission to the School of Graduate Studies, including an application, application fee, personal statement, and transcripts. Individual departments may choose to require GRE scores or other information.
• A Program of Study, signed by the applicant, the Department Chair, and the Director of the Graduate Program must be submitted.
• The Program of Study must clearly indicate:
  • The courses (a maximum of 12 graduate credits) that will be double counted for both bachelor’s and master’s degrees.
  • That students, prior to completion of the bachelor’s degree, will not take more than 50% of their semester credits at the graduate level, to maintain undergraduate financial aid status.
  • The courses that will be taken after being accepted into the graduate program.
  • The graduation date for the master’s degree that meets the time limit for the ABM program (i.e. completing the non-thesis master’s degree within 12 months.
• After review of the materials submitted by the Department Chair and Director of the Graduate Program to the School of Graduate Studies, a letter of acceptance (or denial) to the master’s program, contingent upon meeting the ABM requirements, is issued.
• Applications accepted for admission to the Graduate Program will not be matriculated until completion of the bachelor’s degree.

• Students must complete the bachelor’s degree prior to entering the master’s program. Students in the ABM may not elect to bypass the bachelor’s degree.
• Students must maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.0/4.0 at UND to remain eligible for the ABM degree program.
• Students must maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.0/4.0 or better in the double counted graduate level courses.
• No more than twelve (12) credits of graduate work may be counted toward the requirements of both degrees.
• Students must complete the master’s degree within 12 months from the completion of the bachelor’s degree for the master’s degree.

• If a student completes the bachelor’s degree requirements with a cumulative GPA of less than 3.0/4.0, then he/she needs program approval to continue to pursue the ABM degree program.
• If a student becomes ineligible to participate in the ABM degree program, the Director of the Graduate Program must inform the student, the Department Chair, and the School of Graduate Studies in writing of his/her ineligibility.
• A student who is ineligible to participate in (or withdraws from) the ABM program, cannot double count any courses for both bachelor’s and master’s degrees.