Start small, think big. Earn a 12-credit graduate certificate in a specialized area now, and carry those credits forward when you are ready. With flexible online and on-campus options, the courses you take today can seamlessly stack toward a full master’s degree tomorrow.
Have you considered completing a certificate?
Certificates are stackable credentials in which learners can apply the credits earned toward another degree in bite-sized pieces that fit an evolving schedule. Each certificate consists of four courses (12 credit hours).
Start by earning a graduate certificate in an area that interests you, then add a second certificate or expand it into a master's degree by carrying the completed credit hours forward.
Complete a graduate certificate, then apply those 12 credit hours toward a master's degree.
Credits earned in these certificates may be applied toward the corresponding online master's degree.
| Graduate Certificate | Additional Requirements | Online Master's Degree |
|---|---|---|
| Applied Sport Science in Coaching | + additional coursework | MS Sport Coaching |
| Athlete Empowerment Through Positive Coaching | + additional coursework | MS Sport Coaching |
| Athlete Talent Identification and Development | + additional coursework | MS Sport Coaching |
| Combined School and District Leadership | + additional coursework | MA Leadership Studies in Education |
| General Supervision of Instruction | + additional coursework | MA Leadership Studies in Education |
| The Principalship | + additional coursework | MA Leadership Studies in Education |
| Psychology of Peak Performance | + additional coursework | MS Sport and Performance Psychology |
| School Physical Activity Leadership | + additional coursework | MS Physical Education Teacher Education |
Credits earned in these certificates may be applied toward the corresponding on-campus master's degree.
| Graduate Certificate | Additional Requirements | Master's Degree |
|---|---|---|
| Advanced Sport Management Research | + additional coursework | MS Sport Management |
| Sport Analytics and Performance | + additional coursework | MS Sport Management |
| Sport Industry Leadership and Change Management | + additional coursework | MS Sport Management |
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