Applied Track
Work With Performers
Acquire skills to increase focus and elevate performance.
From visualization to coach education to emotion regulation, you can help people improve their mental abilities to improve their performance. Our applied track fulfills coursework requirements for and provides mentored practicum hours for students working toward the CMPC® credential. To learn more, see the 2024-2025 SEPP Student Handbook.
Credential Preparation
Learn more about how our program prepares students for their CMPC® credential in our student handbook.
Hands-on Experience
Complete your required practicum hours to apply what you've learned in class through opportunities with our community partners.
curriculum
Registration for the Fall 2024 semester is open. The Fall 2024 Applied Track cohort curriculum of 39 credits can be found below.
Curriculum
First Year - Fall
| Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|
| PSYCH 610 Counseling Micro-Skills | 3 |
| PSYCH 621 Theories of Sport, Exercise and Performance Psychology | 3 |
| PSYCH 627 Professional Ethics in Psychology | 3 |
First Year - Spring
| Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|
| PSYCH 605 Applied Statistics and Methods | 3 |
| PSYCH 625 Theoretical Orientations | 3 |
| PSYCH 786 Pre-Practicum | 3 |
First Year - Summer
| Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|
| PSYCH 721 Applied Sport and Performance Psychology | 3 |
Second Year - Fall
| Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|
| PSYCH 738 Psychology of Sport Injury | 3 |
| PSYCH 740 Multicultural Psychology | 3 |
| PSYCH 787 Practicum I | 3 |
Second Year - Spring
| Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|
| PSYCH 730 Sport Sociology | 3 |
| PSYCH 788 Practicum II | 3 |
| PSYCH 790 Special Topics/Projects | 3 |
Progress toward Your
CMPC®
The Certified Mental Performance Consultant (CMPC®) certification signifies the highest standard of education and training in the psychological aspects of sport science. It may take anywhere from 3–4 years to become a CMPC®, including your master's degree and mentored hours. SEPP faculty hold the CMPC® certification and are eligible to supervise hours you are completing toward earning the CMPC® certification. The applied track offers various opportunities for students to progress toward the CMPC®.
Ask an Expert
Not sure if the applied track is right for you? As a certified mental performance consultant, Professor Jo Morrissey can help you figure out your career goals.