Transform Lives as an Executive or Athletics Coach

Prepare to guide others on the field and in the workplace with a graduate degree in coaching from Concordia University Irvine.

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How Does a Graduate Degree in Coaching Help Elevate Your Impact?

Master of Arts in Coaching and Athletics Administration

Online or hybrid. The Master’s in Coaching and Athletics Administration program offers online and hybrid courses that can be completed in 15 months.
Leader in the field. The nation's largest coaching program, the MCAA program equips you with leadership skills, a robust coaching philosophy, and the tools to inspire athletes.
Step up your game. Learn from lifelong athletic coaches and administrators, build your professional portfolio, and network with industry leaders.

Master of Science in Coaching and Exercise Science

Online or hybrid. Focus your training and sharpen your coaching skills in online, on campus, and summer intensive classes.
Interview ready. As you complete papers, conduct interviews, and give presentations, you’ll curate a professional portfolio that gives you a competitive edge in the job market.
NSCA collaboration. Prepare for the Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist certification exam and pursue coaching opportunities in NCAA Div. I and II.

Master of Arts in Executive Coaching and Consulting

Fully online. The Master of Arts in Executive Coaching and Consulting program is offered in a flexible, fully online format that can be completed in 12-19 months.
In-demand skills. Become an executive coach and consultant and help leaders and organizations achieve their goals by strategizing, guiding, and developing their teams.
ICF-approved. Your coursework counts toward earning a Professional Certified Coach credential from the International Coaching Federati

Why Choose Concordia University Irvine?

Prime value. Located in Southern California, we are ranked nationally among the “Top Performers on Social Mobility” universities by U.S. News & World Report.
Support our veterans. As a designated Yellow Ribbon school, we are committed to our veterans in pursuing their education under the Post-9/11 GI Bill®.
Learn from experts. Our Christian faculty bring their academic and professional expertise to the classroom.
California Coaches Conference. This annual conference brings athletic coaches and administrators together for a week of networking, learning, hearing from industry leaders, and more.
Private, nonprofit Christian university. Since 1976, Concordia has prepared students for lives of learning, service, and leadership through distinctive Lutheran education.
Fully accredited programs. Concordia University Irvine is fully accredited by the WASC Senior College and University Commission (WSCUC).

"The information and skills I have accumulated over the course of the program have provided me with essential tools to improve as both a coach and as an individual. Most importantly, the MCAA program has reinforced my passion for coaching."

Waylon P., MCAA

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Concordia University Irvine is a private, Christian university that is ranked nationally among the "Top Performers on Social Mobility" universities by U.S. News & World Report. Concordia is accredited by WASC Senior College and University Commission (WSCUC) and serves over 5,000 students annually.