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Sports Leadership, MS

University of Wisconsin
Madison , United States
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Program Overview

Sports Leadership, MS

The Master of Science degree in Sports Leadership (MSL) in the Department of Educational Leadership and Policy Analysis (ELPA) draws from the UWMadisons world-leading academic and athletic resources to prepare dynamic sports leaders. MSL students study in areas including athletic administration, coaching, justice in sport, legal and financial issues, and sports psychology. Graduates will be prepared for impactful leadership positions across diverse sports settings spanning K-12 and youth programs, colleges and universities, and professional teams. The MSL is an online degree program, accommodating students with busy lives throughout Wisconsin and beyond. The program exposes students to top professors, innovative sports leaders, and highest-level sports experiences at UWMadison.


Admissions

Graduate admissions is a two-step process between academic programs and the Graduate School. Applicants must meet the minimum requirements of the Graduate School as well as the program(s). Once you have researched the graduate program(s) you are interested in, apply online.


  • Fall Deadline: July 1
  • Spring Deadline: December 1
  • Summer Deadline: April 1
  • GRE (Graduate Record Examinations): Not required
  • English Proficiency Test: Every applicant whose native language is not English, or whose undergraduate instruction was not exclusively in English, must provide an English proficiency test score earned within two years of the anticipated term of enrollment
  • Other Test(s) (e.g., GMAT, MCAT): n/a
  • Letters of Recommendation Required: 3

Applications to the MS in Sports Leadership program are accepted on a rolling basis. Applicants must submit the following to the online application:


  • Essay statement on required topic (not to exceed two pages)
  • Unofficial transcripts of prior undergraduate and graduate course completion
  • Resume or CV
  • Supporting document if the undergraduate GPA is below 3.00

Funding

Graduate School Resources

The Bursars Office provides information about tuition and fees associated with being a graduate student. Resources to help you afford graduate study might include assistantships, fellowships, traineeships, and financial aid. Further funding information is available from the Graduate School.


Program Information

Students enrolled in this program are not eligible to receive tuition remission from graduate assistantship appointments at this institution.


Minimum Graduate School Requirements

Review the Graduate School minimum degree requirements and policies, in addition to the program requirements listed below.


Major Requirements

Mode of Instruction

  • Mode of Instruction: Online
  • Definitions:
    • Accelerated: Accelerated programs are offered at a fast pace that condenses the time to completion
    • Evening/Weekend: Courses meet on the UWMadison campus only in evenings and/or on weekends
    • Face-to-Face: Courses typically meet during weekdays on the UW-Madison Campus
    • Hybrid: These programs combine face-to-face and online learning formats
    • Online: These programs are offered 100% online

Curricular Requirements

  • Minimum Credit Requirement: 30 credits
  • Minimum Residence Credit Requirement: 16 credits
  • Minimum Graduate Coursework Requirement: 27 credits must be graduate-level coursework
  • Overall Graduate GPA Requirement: 3.00 GPA required
  • Other Grade Requirements: None
  • Assessments and Examinations: None
  • Language Requirements: None

Required Courses

The Master of Science in Sports Leadership is a 30-credit master's degree in the department of Educational Leadership and Policy Analysis (ELPA).


  • Core:
    • ELPA 700: Field Experience in Educational Leadership (3 credits)
    • ELPA 710: Introduction to Intercollegiate Athletics Administration (3 credits)
    • ELPA 750: Coaching Athletics 1: Everyday Practices of Top Leaders (3 credits)
    • ELPA 751: Leadership and Justice in Sports (3 credits)
    • ELPA 752: Coach as Teacher: Mastering Instructional Practice On and Off the Field (3 credits)
    • ELPA 753: Psychology and Coaching in Sports (3 credits)
    • ELPA 754: Running a Championship System: The Badger Sports Leadership Road Course (3 credits)
    • ELPA 755: Coaching Athletics 2: A Bell Cow Way (3 credits)
    • ELPA 777: Higher and Post-Secondary Education Capstone Seminar (3 credits)
  • Electives: Students must complete one of the following courses (3 credits)
    • KINES 555: Sports Science & Athlete Monitoring
    • ELPA 940: Special Topics Seminar in Educational Leadership

Graduate School Policies

The Graduate Schools Academic Policies and Procedures serve as the official document of record for Graduate School academic and administrative policies and procedures and are updated continuously.


Major-Specific Policies

Prior Coursework

  • Graduate Credits Earned at Other Institutions: No more than 9 credits of previous graduate coursework may transfer
  • Undergraduate Credits Earned at Other Institutions or UW-Madison: No credits from an other institution or UW-Madison undergraduate degree are allowed to transfer
  • Credits Earned as a Professional Student at UW-Madison: Refer to the Graduate School: Transfer Credits for Prior Coursework policy
  • Credits Earned as a University Special Student at UWMadison: With program approval, students are allowed to transfer no more than 6 credits of coursework numbered 300 or above taken as a UW-Madison University Special student

Probation

Refer to the Graduate School: Probation policy.


Advisor / Committee

Refer to the Graduate School: Advisor policy. The program director advises students in the masters in Sports Leadership program.


Credits Per Term Allowed

12 credits


Time Limits

Refer to the Graduate School: Time Limits policy.


Grievances and Appeals

These resources may be helpful in addressing your concerns:


  • Bias or Hate Reporting
  • Graduate Assistantship Policies and Procedures
  • Hostile and Intimidating Behavior Policies and Procedures
  • Office of the Provost for Faculty and Staff Affairs
  • Employee Assistance
  • Employee Disability Resource Office
  • Graduate School
  • Office of Compliance
  • Office Student Assistance and Support
  • Office of Student Conduct and Community Standards
  • Ombuds Office for Faculty and Staff
  • Title IX

Professional Development

Graduate School Resources

Take advantage of the Graduate School's professional development resources to build skills, thrive academically, and launch your career.


Learning Outcomes

  1. Articulate, critique, or elaborate the theories, research methods, and approaches to scholarly inquiry or practice in educational settings.
  2. Identify sources and assemble evidence pertaining to questions or challenges in the field of sports leadership.
  3. Demonstrate understanding of sports leadership in a historical, social, or global context.
  4. Identify and address social inequalities in educational opportunities and outcomes in sports leadership.
  5. Select and/or utilize the most appropriate methodologies and practices.
  6. Evaluate or synthesize information pertaining to questions or challenges in the field of sports leadership.
  7. Communicate clearly in ways appropriate to the field of sports leadership.
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