Athletic Administrator Certification
Program Highlights & Benefits
Flexible, online format
Easy, efficient admissions steps
Up to 15 graduate transfer credits considered
Professors who are committed to helping foster personal and professional success
For
Applicants interested in pursuing a position as an Athletic Director may consider the Athletic Administrator Concentration to accompany his/her administrator license. The Athletic Administration Certificate will prepare leaders seeking an Athletic Director position. Courses will focus on educational administration knowledge, leadership skills and the vast expectations of athletic directors to meet the challenges of K-12 athletic programs in all school settings. This certification is intended to be an additional certification to compliment a building (Principal #5051) or district (Director of Instruction #5010) administrative license.
Candidates are required to hold (or eligible to hold) a current Wisconsin Administrator license.
What You Learn
This 15-credit concentration is in partnership with the National Interscholastic Athletics Administrators Association (NIAAA). This fully online area of emphasis includes curriculum from NIAAA Leadership Training Courses (LTC 502, 503, 504, 506, 511) necessary for the RAA and CAA certifications. Topics within this curriculum will include: Leadership in Interscholastic Athletic Administration, Interscholastic Sport Organization and Administration, Fundraising and Development and Facility Management. Courses are practitioner orientated and taught by professionals with backgrounds in sport management and interscholastic athletic administration. Credits earned in this concentration can be applied to the Master’s degree.
How You Learn
This program is designed to be completed in conjunction with the educational administration program and couples well with the principal licensure program. All courses will be delivered online in a collaborative format. Courses are 8 weeks in length.
Career Outcomes
Upon completing the School Athletic Administrator Program, participants can anticipate a range of career outcomes tailored for leadership roles in sports administration.
- This comprehensive program not only certifies individuals to serve as athletic directors but also instills a deep understanding of interscholastic athletic regulations and best practices.
- Graduates emerge with enhanced communication skills, adeptness in budgeting and financial management specific to athletics, and a keen awareness of legal and ethical considerations in sports administration.
- The program’s focus on event management proficiency, leadership, and team building ensures that participants are well-equipped to organize and oversee athletic events while fostering a positive and cohesive athletic environment.
- Networking opportunities within the program provide valuable connections with experienced administrators, industry professionals, and alumni, facilitating career advancement and adaptability to industry trends.
In essence, participants can expect a well-rounded education that prepares them for the diverse challenges of leading and managing athletic programs within educational institutions.
Concentration Requirements
| Course | Title | Hours |
| EDG 6100 | Leadership in Administration and Cultures of Change | 3 |
| EDG 6105 | Legal and Ethical Leadership in Schools | 3 |
| EDG 6145 | Foundations of Budgeting, Finance & Planning in Athletic Admin | 3 |
| EDG 6147 | Strategies for Organizational Management in Athletic Administration | 3 |
| EDG 6149 | Legal Issues in Athletic Administration | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 15 |
