Program Overview

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Program Overview

The Master of Science in Sport and Human Performance provides students with a comprehensive foundation in theories and methods of performance enhancement. This program promotes the best practices within the field of sport psychology, coupled with Adler University’s mission of socially responsible practice.

Student Outcomes

Students have the opportunity to accumulate hours in various sport environments with athletes, teams, and coaches, and may spend 15 months at sites around the Chicago area to accumulate hours necessary for CMPC certification.

Careers in Sport and Human Performance

• Youth sport academies and clubs
  • Professional sport organizations
  • Coaching
  • Military
  • Private practice

Dual Degree

The Chicago campus of Adler University has developed dual degree programs to allow students the opportunity to pursue degrees in two different fields of study simultaneously. Dual degrees provide students the opportunity to combine two skill sets and increase networks and career opportunities. Students in dual degree programs may have a limited number of credit hours dually recognized toward the requirements of both degrees.

M.S. Sport & Human Performance / M.A. Clinical Mental Health Counseling

Adler University’s unique M.S. Sport & Human Performance / M.A. Clinical Mental Health Counseling dual degree program prepares graduates to work with a range of clients who struggle with everything from chronic mental illness to achieving peak performance and utilizing the sport platform to promote social justice. This unique Dual Degree program provides students a comprehensive foundation in clinical mental health counseling as well as mental skills training that leads to psychological well-being and optimal performance allowing for a range of dynamic career paths.

Certification

Faculty members are active in their respective areas of expertise and engage with students to promote opportunities for professional development in the field as well as at state, regional, and national conferences.

AASP Certification

We offer specialized courses in sport psychology and externship opportunities to promote certification with the Association for Applied Sport Psychology (AASP).

CMPC Credential

Students can gain practical experience to count toward the Certified Mental Performance Consultant (CMPC) credential.

Curriculum

The Master of Science in Sport and Human Performance is a 38-credit hour program that requires the successful completion of the following:

Core Courses in Sport and Human Performance

• MSHP 539 - Introduction to Sport and Human Performance (3 cr.)
• MSHP 560 – Motor Learning and Skill Acquisition (3 cr.)
• MSHP 636 - Biopsychosocial Aspects of Human Behavior (3 cr.)
• MSHP 645 - Contemporary Issues in Cultural Sport Psychology (3 cr.)
• MSHP 652 - Advanced Techniques in Sport and Human Performance (3 cr.)
• COUN 532 - Professional, Legal, and Ethical Issues (3 cr.)
• COUN 534 - Counseling Skills (3 cr.)
• COUN 535 - Diagnosis Maladaptive Behavior (3 cr.)
• COUN 536 - Counseling Multicultural Communities (3 cr.)
• COUN 540 - Group Counseling (3 cr.)
• COUN 625 - Research & Program Evaluation (3 cr.)

Field Training and Seminars

• SJP 513 - Social Justice Practicum I (1 cr.)
• SJP 514 - Social Justice Practicum II (1 cr.)
• MSHP 681 - Sport and Human Performance Externship and Seminar I (1 cr.)
• MSHP 683 - Sport and Human Performance Externship and Seminar II (1 cr.)
• MSHP 685 - Sport and Human Performance Externship and Seminar III (1 cr.)
• MSHP 687 - Continuation in Sport Externship (0 cr.)
• MSHP 689 – Sport and Human Performance Externship and Seminar IV (1 cr.)

Admissions Requirements

Admissions requirements:

• A baccalaureate degree earned from a regionally accredited college or university or an equivalent degree from an international college or university.
• A recommended GPA of 3.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale for undergraduate and graduate coursework. Exceptions may be made for applicants who demonstrate outstanding academic performance or academic ability in other ways.
• Approved applicants will be invited for an interview with faculty.

Applicants are required to submit the following items to be considered for admission:

• Application and application fee
• Statement of Intent (2-3 pages, double-spaced) answering the following questions:
  • Why are you interested in your chosen field and program?
  • Why is Adler University’s program a good fit for you?
  • Adler University mission is based on social justice. Share your perspective of social justice.
  • What are your career goals and interests?
• Resume or Curriculum Vitae
• Official transcripts from all undergraduate and graduate schools attended (U.S and Canada)
• Two letters of recommendation

Tuition & Fees

Tuition for Adler University’s programs is charged each term according to the number of registered academic credits. The number of credits a student will register for varies by academic program and by term.

Faculty

• Teresa Behrend Fletcher, Ph.D. Program Director, Sport & Human Performance
• Terilyn C. Shigeno, PhD, CMPC Training Coordinator, Sport & Human Performance

Programs Offered

• Master’s
  • Clinical Mental Health Counseling (M.A.)
  • Clinical Mental Health Counseling Online (M.A.)
  • Counseling: Art Therapy (M.A.)
  • Couple and Family Therapy (M.A.)
  • Forensic Mental Health Leadership (M.A)
  • Sport & Human Performance (M.S)
• Doctorate
  • Art Therapy Online (Ph.D.)
  • Clinical Psychology (Psy.D.)
  • Counselor Education and Supervision (Ph.D.)
  • Couple and Family Therapy (Ph.D.)
• Certificates
  • Certificate in Sex Therapy

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• Vancouver
• Chicago
• Online

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Programs

• Vancouver
  • Overview
  • Master’s
    • Counselling Psychology (M.A.)
    • Counselling Psychology (Master of)
    • Counselling Psychology: Art Therapy (Master of)
    • Counselling Psychology: School and Youth Concentration (M.A.)
    • Counselling Psychology: School and Youth Concentration (Master of)
    • Industrial and Organizational Psychology (M.A.)
    • Industrial and Organizational Psychology (Master of)
    • Psychology in Health and Wellness (Master of)
  • Doctorate
    • Clinical Psychology (Psy.D.)
• Chicago
  • Overview
  • Master’s
    • Clinical Mental Health Counseling (M.A.)
    • Clinical Mental Health Counseling Online (M.A.)
    • Counseling: Art Therapy (M.A.)
    • Couple and Family Therapy (M.A.)
    • Forensic Mental Health Leadership (M.A.)
    • Sport & Human Performance (M.S.)
  • Doctorate
    • Art Therapy Online (Ph.D.)
    • Clinical Psychology (Psy.D.)
    • Counselor Education and Supervision (Ph.D.)
    • Couple and Family Therapy (Ph.D.)
  • Certificates
    • Certificate in Sex Therapy
• Online
  • Overview
  • Master’s
    • Clinical Mental Health Counseling Online (M.A.)
    • Counseling: Art Therapy (M.A.)
    • Industrial and Organizational Psychology (M.A.)
    • M.A. in Psychology (M.A.)
    • Military Psychology (M.A.)
    • Organizational Leadership (M.A.)
  • Doctorate
    • Art Therapy Online (Ph.D.)
    • Industrial and Organizational Psychology (Ph.D.)
    • Organizational Leadership (Ph.D.)