Master of Legal Studies Vol Student-Athlete Pathways
A fully online master's degree built around your competition schedule, so you can earn your degree without missing a season.
Choose your championship pathway
Every pathway delivers the same 30 credit hours. What changes is the rhythm: each plan lightens your academic load exactly when your competition load is heaviest.
Fall Championship Pathway
- Football
- Soccer
- Volleyball
- Cross Country
Core courses + foundation
Light load during peak season
Electives + written project
Your heaviest academic load is front-loaded in summer and back-loaded in spring, so when fall competition peaks, you only carry 6 credits. Stay focused on the field without falling behind in the classroom.
Spring Championship Pathway
- Track & Field
- Baseball
- Softball
- Tennis
- Golf
- Rowing
Core foundation start
Electives off-season push
Lighter during conference and NCAA play
Your academic load is at its lightest in spring, right when conference and NCAA competition heats up. You front-load in fall's off-season so the final stretch of your season is manageable.
Year-Round Championship Pathway
- Basketball
- Swimming & Diving
Core courses only
Foundation + electives
Electives + written project
With competition spread across the full calendar, a balanced load across all three semesters prevents any one period from becoming overwhelming, keeping you competitive in sport and in the classroom year-round.
What you'll gain from the MLS
The Master of Legal Studies translates the discipline of competition into a professional skill set that carries you well beyond your final season.
- 01Understand contracts and negotiations
- 02Build business and leadership skills
- 03Develop professional communication skills
- 04Learn compliance and risk management
- 05Strengthen critical thinking and decision-making
- 06Explore legal issues in sports, business, and society
- 07Prepare for careers beyond competition
- One degree. Built for the way you already train.