Graduate Certificate in Sports Leadership (15 Credits):
Admission Requirements
- Complete an application
- Provide an updated curriculum vitae or resume
- Provide an official transcript from the institution that granted the Bachelor’s degree.
- Submit a personal statement of interest in the graduate certificate
- A personal interview may be requested in addition to the above requirements. The interview may be conducted in-person or virtually.
- International students may apply and must complete the certificate program from their country of residence, as F-1 visas will not be issued.
- International applicants must meet the English language proficiency requirements of a:
- TOEFL Score of 90 or above (no section below 20); IELTS Score overall 6.5 (no section below 6.); or Duolingo Score of 110 or above.
Graduate Certificate in Sports Leadership requirements (15 credits):
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Choose five (5) courses: | 15 | |
| Failing and Failure in Leadership | ||
| Leading Champions: Lessons by and from Extraordinary Athletes and Coaches | ||
| Contemporary Issues in Sports Leadership | ||
| Foundations of Sports Leadership | ||
| Coaching and Leading Through an Ignatian Lens | ||
| Ethics, Sport, and Leadership | ||
| Total Credits | 15 | |
Note: The courses required for the above certificate may be applied to fulfill a Concentration in the Master of Science, Educational Specialist Areas degree for students who wish to apply for the M.S., Educational Specialist Areas.