Graduate Certificate in College Sport Leadership

Plan Description

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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. 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. 

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Plan Admission Requirements

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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.

All applicants must review and follow the Graduate College Admission and Registration Requirements.

Students are accepted into a certificate program as described in the Graduate Catalog. The faculty and corresponding sub-disciplines and sub-plans within the described programs are subject to change at any time.

Plan Requirements

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Total Credits Required: 15

Course Requirements

Required Courses – Credits: 6

EDH 603 - Sport in Higher Education  

EDH 606 - Intercollegiate Athletic Administration  

Electives – Credits: 6

Complete a minimum of 6 credits from the following list of courses:

EDH 604 - Management Communications  

EDH 607 - Leadership Development Seminar  

EDH 609 - Leading Diverse Organizations  

EDH 711 - Marketing Institutions of Higher Education  

EDH 719 - Institutional Advancement  

EDH 626 - College Student Personnel Services  

EDH 627 - Student Learning and Development  

EDH 703 - History of American Higher Education  

Internship Course – Credits: 3

EDH 690 - Masters Internship  

Certificate Requirements

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

 

Plan Certificate Completion Requirements

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1. Certificates will be awarded upon the student’s successful completion of all certificate requirements.

2. The student must submit all required forms to the Graduate College and then apply for graduation in MyUNLV by the appropriate deadline.