Graduate Certificate in Athletics Program Leadership (newly revised, program effective Fall 2011)

Learning Outcomes

You will:

1. Explore and apply leadership theories in athletics programs to meet current challenges.

2. Explore educational and administrative structures, roadblocks and solutions especially as they relate to athletics programming.

3. Discuss contemporary issues and solutions in athletics programs.

4. Apply knowledge of legal and ethical practices in athletics programs.

5. Discuss issues and practices related to athletics program administration.

Can this certificate program apply to a Master’s Degree?

Yes! The MS Educational Leadership degree program will accept all credits. We have carefully selected certificate program classes to be half of the masters degree in educational leadership. What a deal! You may take the remaining classes while you are working on your certificate or after it is completed.

• Certificate classes plus….

• Intro to Ed Leadership (EdL 701, 2 cr) — take this class early in your degree program

• The Influence of Curriculum: Perspectives on Power and Position (EdL 714)

• Dialogues in Social Justice (EdL 729)

• Technology, Culture and Learning (EdL 755)

• Applied Research (EdL 786)

• Seminar (EdL 794, 1 cr)

To apply to the Certificate Program

Complete an online Graduate School application (https://apply.wisconsin.edu). Select
Graduate Certificate as reason for applying and indicate your program is the Athletics and Exercise Leadership Certificate Program. If you also want to earn your MS Educational Leadership degree, complete a second online application and indicate your program is Educational Leadership. You can use the same recommendations for both programs. Only one $56 application fee is required. All forms are submitted to the Graduate Studies Office. If you have questions, contact them at:

To register for classes

Complete a Graduate School registration form and mail to the Graduate Studies Office.

Do you have additional questions?