Athletic Administration (Graduate Certificate)
About
The Athletic Administration graduate certificate is a 100% online program that provides hands-on instruction from scholarly-practitioners and instructors for experienced educators interested in becoming certified athletic directors for K-12 schools in Maine. Students in the program will learn about organizational behavior, leadership principles and strategies, legal issues, and ethical leadership grounded in diversity and equity. By the end of the three course (9-credit) graduate certificate, students who already hold building-level certification will be eligible to apply for Athletic Director certification in Maine. Students who do not have the required building-level administrator certification can stack this certificate with our Try on Leadership graduate certificate, which allows you to apply for Assistant Principal certification through the Maine Department of Education. Most school districts in Maine pay for nine credits per school year, meaning most students interested in the Athletic Administration certificate will face minimal, if any, out-of-pocket costs.
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Our graduate certificates can be completed as focused, standalone professional learning credentials or as part of a master’s or Education Specialist (Ed.S.) degree program.
Program Highlights
Requirements
Program Learning Outcomes
Careers
Schools around the United States are in need of highly qualified educators to address shortages and replace those who retire or leave the profession for other reasons. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the median annual salary for K-12 administrators, including athletic directors, is more than $111,000. In addition, research has shown that educators with graduate degrees have better job satisfaction and are more likely to stay in the profession as they advance in their careers.
For students wishing to continue on in graduate school, the credits earned in the Athletic Administration graduate certificate program can be applied toward a master’s or Education Specialist (Ed.S.) degree.
At a Glance
College of Education & Human Development
Degree Level
Graduate
Degree Earned
Graduate Certificate in Athletic Administration
Mode of Study
Online
time to Complete Degree
9 Credits
Featured Courses
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Scholarships
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Accreditation
This certificate can lead to Maine certification as an Athletic Director in K-12 schools (Maine DOE certification 215). This certification does require a building-level administrator endorsement. If you do not already have this endorsement, you can stack our Try on Leadership graduate certificate with our Athletic Director graduate certificate to complete the coursework requirements. Contact Maine DOE for more information about certification and credentialing (external link).
The College of Education and Human Development’s teacher preparation programs are nationally accredited by CAEP, the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation. CAEP accreditation is a seal of approval that assures quality in educator preparation and that our programs prepare new teachers to know their subjects, their students and have the training that allows them to enter the classroom ready to teach effectively.
National Council for State Authorization Reciprocity Agreements (NC-SARA) Statement
This program will prepare students to be eligible for licensure within the State of Maine. Visit the UMS State Authorization & Licensure page to learn more about the licensure requirements in other states and territories, in addition to the contact information needed to inquire further into the licensure requirements associated with this program.
Next Steps
Contact
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