Intercollegiate Athletics Academic Success (IAAS) Graduate Certificate

SAS 600: NCAA Governance

Explore the formation and evolution of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA).  Topics will include intercollegiate athletics role(s) in higher education, existing NCAA committees, a review of the current NCAA Governance structure and legislative process, contemporary issues facing the Association and its member institutions, differences between athletic divisions and varying campus athletics structures including reporting lines, role of the Faculty Athletics Representatives and Athletics Boards.

SAS 604: Academic Advising and Support in Intercollegiate Athletics

Expand your knowledge of the role of athletic academic advising and support; including an in-depth exploration of athletic academic advisors, learning specialists, academic mentors, tutors and training of each group would be part of the course. Additionally, students will learn strategies for advising, reporting and communication with various campus entities will be discussed.

SAS 605: Initial-Eligibility, Progress-Toward-Degree and Certification

This course is designed to analyze the development of the initial-eligibility and progress-toward-degree rules, best practices in eligibility certification processes and related infractions cases. Unique scenarios, including international student-athletes, student-athletes pursuing dual-degrees, etc., will be explored to prepare students for these situations in the work force. Students will practice conducting initial-eligibility violations and determining NCAA certification standard for continuing student-athletes.

SAS 606: Academic Reform and the Academic Performance Program (APP)

Examine differences between the Federal Graduation Rate, Graduation Success Rate and Academic Performance Rates. Students will practice drafting APR adjustments and Academic Improvement Plans as part of the course.

Application Requirements

Applying students must hold a baccalaureate or graduate degree from an accredited institution and intend to participate in courses leading to a graduate certificate.

• In evaluating applications, the Admissions Committee takes into consideration the applicant’s grades and rank in their undergraduate degree.
• Additionally, the committee will review optional supporting documents such as letters of recommendation, statement of interest, and professional and personal accomplishments.

The Intercollegiate Athletics Academic Success Graduate Certificate program requires official score reports for the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or International English Language Testing System (IELTS) before admitting an applicant whose primary language is not English. For further details on the English language requirement, please see the OGE – Office of International Programs English proficiency requirements. 

Program Start Dates

Students can choose from five different start dates for the IAAS Graduate Certificate. 

Here are the start dates for 2024:

• January 22
• March 26
• May 28
• August 19
• October 16

Application Deadline

The deadline to submit an application is two weeks prior to the next program start date.

The current tuition cost for one graduate semester hour is $514 + $75 fee for online programs. The total estimated tuition and online fees for completing the certificate depends on how long it takes you to complete the coursework.

If you complete the coursework in:

• One regular semester, estimated tuition and online fees total $5,526.
• Multiple regular semesters, estimated tuition and online fees total $7,068.

The faster you complete your coursework, the cheaper your estimated tuition and online fees will be.

Remember that these estimates don't include application and capital improvement fees.

• The estimate is based on the most recent Fall and Spring full-time enrollment status tuition and fee information and is subject to change.

Please contact us to inquire about a personalized cost estimate based on your individual plans on completing the IAA certificate.