Master's in Sport and Exercise Psychology

Ball State University is a prestigious public research university located in Muncie, Indiana. Founded in 1918, Ball State offers a wide range of undergraduate and graduate programs in fields such as business, education, fine arts, health sciences, humanities, and sciences. The university is committed to providing a transformative educational experience that combines academic rigor with practical application. With a focus on immersive learning, Ball State emphasizes hands-on experiences, internships, and community engagement to prepare students for successful careers and a meaningful impact on society. The university's dedicated faculty, state-of-the-art facilities, and vibrant campus community create an environment conducive to intellectual growth, innovation, and personal development. Through its strong research programs and commitment to inclusive excellence, Ball State University continues to shape the future by empowering its students to make a difference in their chosen fields.

Our master's program is designed to offer students a well-rounded educational experience in the field of Sport and Exercise Psychology We focus on preparing students to be competitive applicants for doctoral programs by offering them research and applied opportunities of interest, using a scientist-practitioner approach. We also have partnerships with the Counseling Psychology and Psychological Sciences departments, which allows students to apply to minor in clinical mental health or rehabilitation counseling, or double major in rehabilitation counseling, clinical mental health counseling, or social or clinical psychology. In addition to the curriculum requirements, we encourage students to be involved in research projects in order to gain experience with manuscript submissions, conference presentations, and grant writing, along with service work to be active citizens of the University, profession, and community. We strongly encourage membership in at least one national organization related to the field as well as attendance at a related state, regional, or national conference. Our program offers the opportunity for students to work towards certification as a mental performance consultant through the Association for Applied Sport Psychology.