FAQs

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

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

• 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.

• 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

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.

Tuition is the same for both the online and on-campus programs.

You can find more information about tuition on our tuition and financing page.

*Tuition rates subject to change.

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.