Online NCAA Compliance Certificate Program
| Program start date | Application deadline |
| 2026-03-30 | - |
| 2027-03-30 | - |
Program Overview
Online NCAA Compliance Certificate Program
The accredited online Graduate Certificate in NCAA Compliance offered by Drexel's Thomas R. Kline School of Law provides the tools needed to ensure that collegiate athletics programs are complying with NCAA rules and regulations. Study topics include contracts, labor law, antitrust, tax, torts, remedies, arbitration, and constitutional law as applied to collegiate athletics programs.
Program Overview
The certificate is a post-baccalaureate non-degree program designed for professionals working in collegiate sports programs, and those seeking career changes who would benefit from focused legal knowledge regarding compliance. Drexel also offers a Master of Legal Studies with a concentration in NCAA Compliance.
Program Features
- Courses taught by the Kline School of Law faculty
- Curriculum includes general law courses, focused training in NCAA compliance, and in-depth study of crucial issues in collegiate sports regulation
- Special tuition plans for employees and members of partner organizations
- Utilize the Kline Graduate Programs Virtual Career Office which is dedicated to helping students reach their career goals via access to job postings, a virtual career classroom, and one-on-one coaching with faculty and alumni
Curriculum
This program is organized into four 10-week quarters per year. One semester credit is equivalent to 1.5 quarter credits.
Required Courses
| Course | Description | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| LSTU 551 | Compliance Skills: Auditing, Investigation & Reporting | 4.0 |
| LSTU 554 | Risk Assessment and Management | 4.0 |
| LSTU 610 | NCAA Governance I: Division I | 4.0 |
| LSTU 611 | NCAA Governance II- Division II and III | 4.0 |
| LSTU 612 | NCAA Infractions and Enforcement Processes | 4.0 |
Total Credits
20.0
Admissions Criteria
- A bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution
Required Documents
- A completed application
- Official transcripts from all universities or colleges and other post-secondary educational institutions (including trade schools) attended
- Resume
- Additional requirements for International Students
Tuition
The tuition rate for the academic year is $975 per credit. For the academic year, students enrolled in an online graduate academic program will be charged a graduate online program fee of $125 per year.
- This program is not eligible for Financial Aid.
- Special tuition rates available for Drexel University Alumni, Military members, and members of partner organizations.
- These rates apply only to new online students and students being readmitted.
- These rates apply only to fully online courses. Hybrid or on-campus courses may have different rates.
- Tuition rates are subject to increase with the start of each academic year in the fall term.
- All students must contact the university within the first two weeks of the term to request tuition savings for which they qualify.
- Special rates cannot be combined. If you qualify for more than one special rate, you'll be given the one with the largest savings.
Academic Calendar
Academic Year 2025-2026
- Fall 2025:
- Classes Begin: September 22, 2025
- Classes End: December 6, 2025
- Exams Begin: December 8, 2025
- Exams End: December 13, 2025
- Winter 2026:
- Classes Begin: January 5, 2026
- Classes End: March 14, 2026
- Exams Begin: March 16, 2026
- Exams End: March 21, 2026
- Spring 2026:
- Classes Begin: March 30, 2026
- Classes End: June 6, 2026
- Exams Begin: June 8, 2026
- Exams End: June 13, 2026
- Summer 2026:
- Classes Begin: June 22, 2026
- Classes End: August 29, 2026
- Exams Begin: August 31, 2026
- Exams End: September 5, 2026