Southeastern to offer first graduate certificate
Tuesday, April 30, 2024
by: Tonya Lowentritt
HAMMOND 鈥� 性色视频鈥檚 Department of Kinesiology and Health
Studies is now offering a graduate certificate in sport management, the first graduate
certificate to be offered by the university. In order to engage underserved populations,
working adults, and those who face barriers to access, the certificate program mode
of delivery is 100% online and courses will rotate semesters enabling students to
finish the certificate in as little as three semesters.
Department Head Charity Bryan said the purpose of the certificate is to prepare
students with the knowledge and skills to become versatile, independent, and creative
professionals who are equipped to successfully lead and manage sport related programs.
鈥淪tudents will have the opportunity to engage in a variety of instructional strategies
and endeavors to develop their critical thinking and problem-solving skills requisite
for the global sport industry,鈥� Bryan said. 鈥淎s a 100% online program, this will also
provide flexibility and cater toward working adults who are already employed in the
sport industry or wish to become employed in the sport industry.鈥�
Kinesiology and Health Studies Assistant Professor Joseph Sabin said the program
also prepares students both for graduate studies and employment in a variety of sport
and recreational settings, playing a role in economic, sport, leisure, and fitness
of the region. Jobs associated with the degree include event manager, sales manager
in a sports setting, general operations manager, public relations, college/university
athletic departments, state agencies, professional sports teams/leagues, administrative
services/facility managers, financial management, and parks and recreation/camp facilities.
For more information, contact Sabin at joseph.sabin@southeastern.edu or 985-549-5255.
