FAQs

Jesuits have been educating people since 1540. Gonzaga was founded in 1887 and continues to pursue a mission of educating leaders with the capacity for reflective and critical thought. Gonzaga's master's programs offer you the opportunity to pursue a degree that strives to educate the whole person: intellectually, spiritually, physically and emotionally.

The average student completes the program in 5 semesters, less than 2 years.

Graduate students may transfer credits into their program with the approval of the Department Chair, the Dean of the student's program and the Registrar's Office. A maximum of 1/5 of program credits, usually 6 semester credits, may be transferred.  Coursework must be distinctively graduate level by the transfer institution and must have been taken within the last five years. A minimum grade of a B (P grades must be defined as B or better) must be earned. Courses previously applied to a completed degree are not transferable to the student's current program.

Online Classes:

• You need the flexibility to access your online classroom any time instead of attending a class at a scheduled time
• You live too far away to commute to campus
• You prefer to concentrate on one class at a time
• You travel with your current job

On-Campus Classes:

• You live in the Spokane/Coeur d'Alene area or are willing to relocate
• You are able to attend class one or two nights a week for three hours each, usually between 6:00 p.m. and 10:00 p.m.
• You prefer a 16-week class rather than the faster pace of the online eight weeks
• You learn better in a more structured, traditional classroom setting with face-to-face instruction with instructors

You cannot combine the course delivery methods.

Online Program:

• Length of course: 8 weeks
• Courses per semester: 1 every 8 weeks
• 1 Internship
• Credits per semester: between 6 and 7
• Length of program: less than 2 years or 5 semesters

On-campus Program:

• Length of course: 16 weeks - meets 2 nights per week
• Courses per semester: 2 taken simultaneously
• 2 Internships
• Length of program: less than 2 years or 5 semesters

No, while online students are welcome to visit, there are no required campus courses.

Typically 15-20 students are in a course, which is often split into smaller discussion groups. Class sizes are kept small to allow professors more one-on-one time with you.

All classes, both online and on-campus, are designed by our Gonzaga faculty. Most classes are taught by faculty who have a PhD or an M.A. degree with extensive experience.

• The internship involves actual real-world experience in a sport, recreation or athletic organization
• On-campus students - 2 internships
• Online students - 1 internship
• Complete minimum of 150 hours per internship
• Written assignments to enhance your professional goals and personal reflection.

As a fulltime student, you are required to take a minimum of 6 credits (2 classes) per semester.

• Online: You have 24/7 access to your online classroom across the 8 week class
• On-Campus: For each class, you will attend a 3 hour class in the evening usually scheduled on a Monday, Tuesday, or Wednesday
• On-campus classes span a full 16-week semester

• Online: 2 courses
• On-campus: 1 online course

You will create a final project based on the course content, internship and other service or professional actives in the program. The course is taken during your final semester and you will work closely with faculty on the project.

This will vary depending on the courses you are taking, your learning style and your course load. However, most students dedicate approximately 10-15 hours per week towards coursework. This may fluctuate. During a week with a major paper or project due, you might spend more time on coursework than other weeks. What remains true is that you will get out of this program what you put into it.

The Student Services team is available to answer your questions and connect you to the resources you need.  You will also be assigned a faculty advisor to help you meet your academic goals. Online students have access to all of Gonzaga's resources including:

• Foley Library
• IT Help Desk
• Career Center
• Grad Student Association
• Disability Access
• University Ministry

We are all here to help you succeed.

Tuition is based on the cost of a credit. Currently a credit costs a competitive $1,185*. The MASAA program is 31-credits, with a total tuition cost of $36,735**.  Most students finish the program in two years, so the program ends up running approximately $18,370** per year.  Tuition is the same for both the online and on-campus programs.

*Tuition rates subject to change.

We have a number of resources to help you fund your education.

As a graduate student, you qualify for Federal Student Aid. Gonzaga also offers payment plan options and other financial resources.

Yes, there are many scholarships available, but you will have to search for them. Gonzaga's Financial Aid Office maintains a database of scholarships for students to access, search and apply for awards.

Graduate Assistants typically teach undergraduate classes in our extensive physical education activity program. To apply, submit this application and send your letter of intent and resume to Kristen Kavon at kavonk@gonzaga.edu once you have completed your program application. Applications for graduate assistantships are accepted until positions are filled, but candidates are encouraged to apply early for priority consideration for the following fall semester.

The program faculty also offer Graduate Assistantships that include opportunities to do research and/or help with coursework or teaching.