Program Overview

Graduate Certificate in College Sport Leadership

About

The Graduate Certificate in College Sport Leadership is for full or part-time graduate students who may not have studied intercollegiate athletic/college sport leadership (specific to higher education) through any formal degree program but wish to develop a deeper understanding of college sport leadership and career options available in the field of intercollegiate athletics. Current graduate students and administrative professionals who already possess an undergraduate degree and have an interest in intercollegiate athletics/college sport leadership may benefit from this experience. Hours earned for the certificate may be applied to the degree program in Higher Education at the masters or doctoral levels upon formal admission to the program. Hours earned in the masters or doctorate programs in Higher Education may not be used toward the certificate.

Accreditation

For information regarding accreditation at UNLV, please refer to Academic Program Accreditations.

Learning Outcomes

• The certificate comprises core skills necessary for individuals who seek employment at institutions of higher education.
• The nature of the certificate allows students to tailor their course work based on their professional goals.
• The proposed certificate will be housed in the Department of Educational Psychology and Higher Education and thus, is connected most directly to the higher education program.

Requirements

Plan Description

The Graduate Certificate in College Sport Leadership targets full or part-time graduate students who may not have studied intercollegiate athletic / college sport leadership (specific to higher education) through any formal degree program but wish to develop a deeper understanding of college sport leadership and career options available in the field of intercollegiate athletics. Current graduate students and administrative professionals who already possess an undergraduate degree and have an interest in intercollegiate athletics / college sport leadership, may benefit from this experience. Credits earned for the certificate may be applied to the degree program in Higher Education at the masters or doctoral levels upon formal admission to the program. Credits earned in the masters or doctorate programs in Higher Education may NOT be used toward the certificate.

Plan Admission Requirements

• Application deadlines: Applications available on the UNLV Graduate College website.
• CERTIFICATE SEEKING:
  • A qualified student, who wishes to enter UNLV to obtain the Graduate Certificate in College Sport Leadership without being enrolled in a degree program, may apply for graduate admission to the Graduate College via the Grad Rebel Gateway. All minimum Graduate College requirements MUST be met. Once accepted to UNLV, students must also complete and submit the Graduate Certificate in College Sport Leadership application.
• DEGREE SEEKING:
  • Doctoral and masters level students who are admitted to and pursuing other disciplines are eligible for the certificate program in college sport leadership. Students must complete and submit an application through the Grad Rebel Gateway along with the Graduate Certificate in College Sport Leadership application materials. Enrollment may be limited based on class size. Applications may be submitted at any time during an academic term. Accepted students can begin taking classes the term following acceptance.

Plan Requirements

• Total Credits Required: 15
• Course Requirements:
  • Required Courses – Credits: 6
    • IPSM 603 - Issues in College Sport
    • IPSM 606 - Intercollegiate Athletic Administration
  • Electives – Credits: 6
    • Complete a minimum of 6 credits from the following list of courses:
      • EDH 609 - Leading Diverse Organizations
      • EDH 727 - College Students in the United States
      • EDH 703 - History of American Higher Education
      • IPSM 711 - Sport Marketing
      • EDH 719 - Institutional Advancement
  • Internship Course – Credits: 3
    • EDH 690 - Masters Internship

Certificate Requirements

1. Completion of a minimum of 15 credits, including 3 credits of internship in an intercollegiate athletic department as a culminating experience.
2. Students must earn a B or better in all courses.

Documents/Downloads

• Plans of Study
• Syllabi: NA
• Degree Worksheets: NA
• Careers: NA
• Graduate Handbooks: Program Handbook
• Additional Downloads: NA
• Related Links: NA

Contacts

• Graduate Coordinator: Federick Ngo, Ph.D.
• Department of Educational Psychology, Leadership, and Higher Education
• College of Education