Jubilee Hall
CHDCM@shu.edu
shu.edu/academics/certificate-sports-exercise-psychology-index
Program Code: EC_CSPT_NM
The Certificate in Sport and Exercise Psychology consists of 5 graduate-level courses (15 credits). The curriculum provides students with a knowledge foundation to work with athletes and athletic teams; to work in wellness programs in corporate or medical settings; or in other health promotion areas. It is designed for individuals who aspire to work in the field of counseling, coaching, education, fitness/ wellness, sports medicine, or psychology.
The curriculum is appropriate for: matriculated graduate students seeking to extend their studies; licensed professionals in psychology, counseling, social work, marriage and family therapy; or non-matriculated students, with an appropriate degree who wish to pursue study for the certificate. Students who complete all certificate coursework will have a notation included as part of official transcripts.
Admissions Requirements
To be considered for admission, applicants are required to submit the following materials:
- Online application and application fee
- Official transcript(s) from all institutions attended
- Personal statement outlining goals and professional interests
- Resume/Curriculum vitae
Application Deadline
The program reviews applications on a rolling basis and typically accepts applicants for the Fall and Spring semesters.
Five courses are required (15 credits). Up to 3 credits may be waived, at department discretion, for equivalent graduate or undergraduate courses taken at Seton Hall University. Course must be approved by adviser.
Course List
| Code |
Title |
Hours |
| CPSY 7105 | Psychology of Sport-Exercise | 3 |
| CPSY 8007 | Mind Body Issues-Interventions | 3 |
| 9 |
| Counseling Skills | |
| Biological Bases-Behavior | |
| Prin Learn-Behavior Mod | |
| Eth and Lgl Iss in Couns Pych | |
| Special Topics-Sport/Excercise | |
| Total Hours | 15 |
