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A Master of Arts in Applied Sport and Performance Psychology (ASPP) will train you to work with performers in a variety of domains: from sporting arenas and businesses to performing arts and health care. Learn to integrate established theories with evidence-based and evidence-informed techniques to enhance the mental performance of individuals and teams. Gain practical experience working with performers to help their personal growth and their ability to excel in pressure situations.
Program Highlights
- On-campus, online, or hybrid learning modalities with a mandatory 2-week residency on-campus during the summer term.
- Our online learning environment is a combination of some real-time classes and some coursework on your own schedule.
- The curriculum is fully aligned with all the certification requirements of the Association for Applied Sport Psychology (AASP), including coursework and applied hours, to become Certified Mental Performance Consultants (CMPC).
- Applied supervised field experience with teams, performers, organizations, and more.
- Training in providing in-person and remote performance consulting.
- Shadow experienced practitioners working with performers.
- Elective options including working with performing arts, military, and business performers.
- Masterclasses from renowned individuals in sport and performance psychology and coaches in the field.
- Professional development workshops.
- Develop a portfolio project throughout the program in lieu of a thesis.
- Learn from highly skilled, internationally-recognized faculty.
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A Bachelor’s degree or its equivalent from a regionally accredited institution is required to apply to our graduate programs. Other requirements include:
- A Completed Application — Apply now!
- Official Transcript(s)
Official transcript of coursework from each college or university attended (undergraduate and graduate). Find complete instructions on how to submit your transcripts to Dominican here. - GPA of 3.0
A GPA of 3.0 is required for the last 60 units of graded undergraduate or graduate coursework. Consideration will be given to applicants with a GPA below 3.0 upon the discretion of the Department Chair. - Resume
- Statement of Purpose or Intent
A brief essay (minimum 500 words, 2 pages maximum) describing professional and/or personal goals for obtaining a graduate degree- Cover any relevant performance background you have had.
- Why do you wish to be considered as an applicant to the Applied Sport and Performance Psychology Program?
- Why do you wish to become a Dominican University of California student (if you’re already a DUC student then please state how the values of the university have influenced your choice to stay here)?
- If you had challenges in your undergraduate studies, please address those.
- What do you hope to do with this degree or Certificate?
- Letters of Recommendation
2 letters of recommendation from previous professors or work supervisors (academic references preferred). - Personal Interview
Interview with Department Chair or Assistant Director. - International Applicants
International candidates must meet additional admissions requirements.
There are many arenas that successful alumni go into. Graduates can go onto apply for certification as a Certified Mental Performance Consultants (CMPC) through the Association for Applied Sport Psychology (AASP). Areas that graduates continue in include:
- Athletic environments
- eSports
- Business settings
- The military
- Performing arts
- Private Practice
- Academia
- Continuation onto a PhD or PsyD for clinical training
This program provides flexibility for students who may be working or have personal commitments. Dominican offers a variety of class schedules, including on-campus, online, or hybrid learning modalities with a mandatory 2-week residency on-campus during the summer term.
2024-2025 Tuition and Fees (2 Year Track)
MA Applied Sport and Performance Psychology Track — 2 Year Track*
| Semester | Fall 1 | Spring 1 | Summer 1 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition Rate Per Unit* | $1,210 | $1,210 | $1,210 |
| Enrollment | 10.5 units | 12 units | 9 units |
| Total Tuition | $12,705 | $15,125 | $10,890 |
| Masterclass Fee | $100 | $100 | N/a |
| Professional Development Workshop Fee | $200 | $200 | N/a |
| Placement Fee | N/a | N/a | $300 |
| Campus Comp Fee* | $210 | $210 | $210 |
| Technology Fee* | $62.50 | $62.50 | $62.50 |
| Graduate Activities Fee | $87 | $87 | N/a |
| Total Cost | $13,364.50 | $15,784.50 | $11,462.50 |
| Semester (cont.) | Fall 2 | Spring 2 | Totals |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition Rate Per Unit | $1,210 | $1,210 | |
| Enrollment | 13.5 units | 7.5 units | 53 units |
| Total Tuition | $16,335 | $9,075 | $64,130 |
| Masterclass Fee | $100 | $100 | $400 |
| Professional Development Workshop Fee | $200 | $200 | $800 |
| Placement Fee | $300 | $300 | $900 |
| Comprehensive Exam Fee | N/a | $350 | $350 |
| Campus Comp Fee | $210 | $210 | $1,050 |
| Technology Fee | $62.50 | $62.50 | $312.50 |
| Graduate Activities Fee | $87 | $87 | $348 |
| Total Cost | $17,294.50 | $10,384.40 | $68,290.50 |
*The program may be completed sooner or later depending on the number of courses a student chooses to take each semester.
Scholarships
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