Program Overview

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Introduction to the NCAA Compliance Graduate Certificate

The NCAA Compliance Graduate Certificate is a fully online program that teaches students about NCAA compliance and its associated bylaws, providing a head start on their graduate degree or career.

About the Certificate in NCAA Compliance

The program equips students with a base of knowledge about NCAA compliance, including the use of specific research databases. It is geared towards students interested in working in NCAA compliance, whether they are pursuing a graduate degree in higher education or a related field, or a law degree.

Key Benefits

• All courses are 100% online
• Students can complete the certificate in as little as one semester
• There are 5 start dates throughout the year
• Courses are instructed by athletic professionals
• The certificate greatly increases marketability for employment in collegiate sports

Certificate Objectives

The primary objectives of the NCAA Compliance Graduate Certificate are for students to:

• Obtain an understanding of the NCAA governance structure and how intercollegiate athletics departments are structured within the framework of higher education
• Develop a baseline understanding of NCAA bylaws and research tools, as well as the role of rules education and monitoring systems in establishing institutional control
• Understand the operating procedures for NCAA Enforcement inquiries, infraction case resolution options, and the role that landmark infractions cases have played in shaping current systems and intercollegiate athletics culture
• Acquire an appreciation for the short-term challenges and issues facing compliance professionals in the intercollegiate athletics industry

Program Information

Degree

N/A

Emphases

N/A

Required Credit Hours

12 hours

Program Type

Master's Program

Program Location

Online

School

School of Applied Sciences

Duration

1 semester

Certificate Requirements

Course Requirements for the Certificate in NCAA Compliance

• SAS 600: NCAA Governance
• SAS 607: NCAA Rules and Monitoring Systems
• SAS 608: NCAA Enforcement and Infraction Cases
• SAS 609: Contemporary Issues in NCAA Compliance

Application Requirements

Applicants must hold a baccalaureate or graduate degree from an accredited institution and intend to participate in courses leading to a graduate certificate. The Admissions Committee considers the applicant's grades and rank in their undergraduate and/or graduate degree, as well as optional supporting documents such as letters of recommendation, statement of purpose, and professional and personal accomplishments.

International applicants whose primary language is not English and/or who have completed their secondary or tertiary education primarily outside of the U.S. must submit official scores from the list of acceptable tests found on the University of Mississippis International Student and Scholar Services listing of English language requirements.

Program Start Dates

There are five different start dates for the NCAA Compliance Graduate Certificate:

• January 22
• March 26
• May 28
• August 19
• October 16

Application Deadline

The deadline to submit an application is one week prior to the program start date.

Tuition

The current tuition cost for one graduate semester hour is $514 + $75 fee for online programs. The total estimated tuition and online fees for completing the certificate depend on how long it takes to complete the coursework:

• If completed in one regular semester, estimated tuition and online fees total $5,526
• If completed in multiple regular semesters, estimated tuition and online fees total $7,068

Transition to the M.S. in Sport and Recreation Administration Program

Students who successfully complete the NCAA Compliance Graduate Certificate can choose to apply their certificate courses toward a M.S. in Sport and Recreation Administration degree. To take advantage of this opportunity, students must first complete their NCAA Compliance Graduate Certificate and then apply and be admitted into the M.S. in Sport and Recreation Administration program. Upon entry into the MSSRA program, students will need to meet all remaining requirements for the M.S. degree. Students cannot be in the NCAA Compliance Graduate Certificate Program at the same time they are in the Sport and Recreation Administration Graduate program.