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 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 Details
The Office of Graduate Affairs processes all applications and offers an overview of the application process. Specific details regarding this program's admissions details are outlined below.
Application Requirements
To be considered for admission, applicants are required to submit the following materials:
- Online application and application fee
- Resume/Curriculum vitae
- Personal statement (up to 550 words, about two pages)
- Official transcript(s) from all institutions attended
International applicants are welcome. Please review the College's frequently asked admissions questions for supplemental requirements.
Application and Enrollment Dates
The program operates on a rolling admissions schedule where students may begin their studies in either the Fall or Spring semester.
Students pursuing a a certificate in Sports and Exercise Psychology must complete 15 credits in the discipline as articulated below and in consultation with an academic advisor. Up to three (3) credits may be substituted, at the Department's discretion and with approval by the Office of the Dean, for equivalent graduate-level courses completed at the University.
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 |
