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.
100% Online30 Credit HoursNo LSAT or GRE1 Academic YearSummer · Fall · Spring Enrollment
Choose your championship pathway
Fall Championship PathwayLight fall · Heavy summer & spring
FootballSoccerVolleyballCross Country
Summer
12
credits
Core courses + foundation
Fall
6
credits
Light load during peak season
Spring
12
credits
Electives + written project
Why it works for you
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 PathwayReduced spring · Heavier fall
Track & FieldBaseballSoftballTennisGolfRowing
Summer
9
credits
Core foundation start
Fall
12
credits
Electives off-season push
Spring
9
credits
Lighter during conference & NCAA play
Why it works for you
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 PathwayBalanced across all three semesters
BasketballSwimming & Diving
Summer
6
credits
Core courses only
Fall
12
credits
Foundation + electives
Spring
12
credits
Electives + written project
Why it works for you
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
Understand contracts and negotiations
Build business and leadership skills
Develop professional communication skills
Learn compliance and risk management
Strengthen critical thinking and decision-making
Explore legal issues in sports, business, and society