Graduate Certificate in College Sport Leadership

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. 

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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.

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

Total Credits Required: 15

Plan Certificate Completion Requirements

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

Students may apply for graduation up to two semesters prior to completing their degree requirements. All required forms must be submitted to the graduate college via the Grad Rebel Gateway.