Sport Coaching and Leadership Graduate Certificate
Fully Online
Overview
Providing students with graduate-level knowledge in coaching and leadership, the Sport Coaching and Leadership certificate also addresses foundations of contemporary sports organizations and critical factors contributing to overall athlete development. Students will build the skills necessary to assume leadership and management roles, lead meaningful organizational change, and effectively respond to industry trends/issues. The Sport Coaching and Leadership certificate program prepares students for dynamic careers within K-12, higher education, and national and international sport organizations.
This certificate requires 12 credit hours for completion.
Point of Pride
The School of Kinesiology and Recreation includes faculty with years of hands-on sport industry experience. Our faculty specialize in sport psychology, sociology, coach development and coach education, compliance, and marketing. Faculty also hold credentials, such as Certified Mental Performance Consultant® (CMPC), to support the development of athletes and coaches.
Graduate Advisor
Dr. Scott Pierce
(309) 438-2655
McCormick 265E
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How to Apply
University Admission Requirements
A student applying to a graduate certificate program must:
- have earned a four-year bachelor's degree or its equivalent from a college or university that is accredited by the appropriate regional accrediting association, or do so within one academic year
- present unofficial transcripts from each college or university other than Illinois State at which graduate, undergraduate, or non-degree credit was earned. The unofficial transcript should be easily readable and clearly indicate degree(s) awarded, courses and course grades for each term. If accepted, official transcripts can be emailed from the university to GraduateAdmissions@IllinoisState.edu or mailed in a sealed envelope to: Illinois State University, Graduate School, 209 Hovey Hall, Campus Box 4040, Normal, IL 61790-4040.
International students can learn more about specific application requirements by visiting the Office of Admissions.
Additional Program Admission Requirements
To be considered for this program, applicants must meet the following requirements:
GPA
You must have a 2.5 on a 4.0 scale for either the last 60 hours of undergraduate coursework or any previous work in a master's program.
Resume
Submit a current resume that outlines your education and work history (2-page maximum)
Reference Contact Information
Submit the names and email addresses of three references for letters of recommendation within the online application.
Global Access to Online Degree Programs
When applying, international students applying to a fully online program must agree to our international online and hybrid programs disclosure and disclaimer statements. Due to limited on-campus courses, immigration documentation cannot be issued for students seeking F-1 or J-1 status.
Application Deadlines
- Fall Term — August 1
- Spring Term — December 1
- Summer Term — Not available
Costs & Funding
See Student Accounts for information on tuition and fees. Funding for graduate students is available from several different sources. Students who have been admitted from contiguous states including Iowa, Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, Missouri, and Wisconsin will receive in-state tuition.
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