Master of Science in Sport Psychology
Launching Fall 2025
What if your clinical skills could help athletes and performers reach their peak? Â鶹¹û¶³â€™s new Master of Science in Sport Psychology program blends evidence-based mental health practices with innovative sports performance enhancement strategies to give you a solid foundation to support athletes, performers, and high-achieving individuals in diverse settings.
Â鶹¹û¶³ also offers a 36-credit program and a 12-credit certificate option in the sport psychology field.
At a Glance
- Modality: Hybrid (online asynchronous/in-person)
- Credits: 60
- Duration: 2 years FT
- Tuition: $45,000 ($750/credit)
The 60-credit program is designed to meet the academic requirements for state licensure as a professional counselor (LPC), while also fulfilling coursework eligibility for certification through the Association for Applied Sport Psychology (AASP).
Outcomes
Turn your love of sport and psychology into a profession through this 60-credit program within the School of Behavioral and Community Health. Graduates of this program will emerge as well-rounded professionals who are uniquely prepared for dynamic roles in private practice, collegiate and professional sports, rehabilitation centers, and additional environments where mental health and performance intersect. Some potential career outcomes, among many, may include:
- Certified Mental Performance Consultant
- Sport Team Consultant
- Sports Research Specialist
Curriculum
Through a combination of rigorous coursework, supervised practica, and immersive experiential-learning opportunities, students develop practical skills in both clinical counseling and applied sport psychology. Core courses cover essential topics such as psychopathology, assessment, treatment planning, mental skills training, and performance enhancement strategies.
Designed for students who want to make a real impact in the world of mental health and athletics, this program prepares you to become a licensed professional counselor—opening the door to a wide range of careers. Once licensed, you’ll also be eligible to apply for certification through the American Board of Sport Psychology, giving you a competitive edge in the field.
Fall 1
- MCC 500: Helping Relationships
- MCC 510: Professional Orientation: Ethics and Counseling
- MCC 530: Human Growth and Development
- MCC 550: Counseling Theory
- MCC 560: Social and Cultural Foundations
Spring 1
- MCC 520: Career & Lifestyle Counseling
- MCC 680: Practicum
- MCC 570: Group Theory and Practice
- MCC 540: Clinical Appraisal
- MSP 521: Sport Psychology: Theoretical Foundations
Summer 1
- MCC 620: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- MCC 685:Internship Supervision I
- MCC 625: Third Wave Cognitive Behavioral Modalities
- MSP 522: Sport Psychology: Psychological Techniques & Interventions
Fall 2
- MSP 523: Psychology of Injury
- MSP 530: Sport Science
- MCC 686: Internship Supervision II
- MSP 687: Internship Supervision I; Sport Psychology
Spring 2
- MSP 580: Research Design & Methodology
- MSP 688: Internship Supervision II; Sport Psychology
Master of Science in Sport Psychology
36-credit program with eligibility for CMPC exam
Â鶹¹û¶³â€™s 36-credit Master of Science in Sport Psychology (MSPS) equips you with the knowledge, skills, and hands-on experience to make a real impact in the world of mental performance. Housed within the School of Behavioral and Community Health, this graduate program blends cutting-edge psychological theory with practical, evidence-based strategies to help athletes, performers, and high-functioning individuals reach their full potential.
Through rigorous coursework, supervised practica, and hands-on experiential learning, you’ll explore key topics, such as:
- Mental skills training
- Performance optimization and psychological assessment
- Applied sport psychology techniques
Whether you're working with collegiate athletes, professional teams, performing artists, or rehabilitation clients, you'll graduate ready to lead with confidence and make a difference where performance matters most.
Fall 1
- MCC 500: Helping Relationships
- MCC 510: Professional Orientation: Ethics and Counseling
- MCC 560: Social and Cultural Foundations
Spring 1
- MCC 570: Group Theory and Practice
- MSP 521: Sport Psychology: Theoretical Foundations
Summer 1
- MCC 620: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- MSP 522: Sport Psychology: Psychological Techniques & Interventions
Fall 2
- MSP 523: Psychology of Injury OR *HLAT 878: Psychosocial Issues in Athletic Training
- MSP 530: Sport Science
- MSP 687: Internship Supervision I; Sport Psychology
Spring 2
- MSP 580: Research Design & Methodology OR HLAT 811: Qualitative Research Methods OR *HLAT 813: Quantitative Research Methods (This course is required for those pursuing the combined DAT/MBA second degree pathway)
- MSP 688: Internship Supervision II; Sport Psychology
Graduates of the 36-credit program* will be eligible for the Certified Mental Performance Consultant (CMPC) examination through the Association of Applied Sport Psychology.
*The 36-credit program does not offer PA licensure preparation.
How to Apply
Students who hold a bachelor’s degree in any major and have a vocational desire to enter this helping profession are encouraged to apply. With no prerequisites to complete, you will begin the path to degree completion and licensure right away.
Application Requirements
All applicants must begin by completing Moravian’s free . Applications are accepted and reviewed on a rolling basis and the GRE is not required for entrance to this program. With your application, please complete the following:
- Essay: In a 2-4 page autobiographical essay, discuss two personal or professional experiences working with individuals or groups in a service-related setting (e.g, coaching, athletic leadership, mentoring, tutoring, service role). What have you learned, and what personal growth has resulted from these experiences? How do you think these experiences will help you as you pursue a master's degree in sport psychology? What has led you to pursue this degree, and what are your goals after graduation?
- Interview
- Official transcript(s)
- Resume
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Master of Science in Sport Psychology Certificate
Â鶹¹û¶³â€™s Certificate in Sport Psychology is a focused, 12-credit program designed for students and professionals looking to explore the mental side of performance. In just four courses, you’ll dive into the psychology behind motivation, confidence, stress management, team dynamics, and injury recovery, while gaining practical tools to support athletes and performers at every level.
- MSP 521: Sport Psychology: Theoretical Foundations
- MSP 522: Sport Psychology: Psychological Techniques & Interventions
- MSP 523: Sport Psychology: Psychology of Injury OR HLAT 878: Psychosocial Aspects of Athletic Training*
- *HLAT 878 is only available to students enrolled in the DAT program or who have met the criteria for enrollment.
- MCC 620: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
How to Apply for the MS in Sport Psychology Certificate
Students who hold a master's degree in any discipline, or who hold a bachelor’s degree and are currently working in sport performance, coaching, training, or related areas, are encouraged to apply. With no prerequisites to complete, you can begin the path to your certificate right away. All applicants must begin by completing . Applications are accepted and reviewed on a rolling basis and the GRE is not required for entrance to this program. Please complete the following with your application:
- Resume
- Official transcript(s)
Questions?
Logan Stano, LPC, ABSP
Program Coordinator
stanol@moravian.edu
Dr. Freda Ginsberg
Dean of the School of Community and Behavioral Health
ginsbergf@moravian.edu
Jessica Skultety
Student Experience Mentor—Behavioral Health
skultetyj@moravian.edu