The University of Washington College of Education's Master of Education in Intercollegiate Athletic Leadership (IAL) is a unique degree program that prepares those who aspire to leadership positions within intercollegiate sports. The IAL program addresses the challenges common to athletic administration at all levels while providing a better understanding of the role of athletics within the educational setting.
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The University of Washington College of Education's Master of Education in Intercollegiate Athletic Leadership (IAL) is a unique degree program that prepares those who aspire to leadership positions within intercollegiate sports.
The IAL program addresses the challenges common to athletic administration at all levels while providing a better understanding of the role of athletics within the educational setting. Focusing on college athletics rather than the entire spectrum of sports advances your knowledge of how athletics is uniquely situated within intercollegiate settings and the significant impact it has on student athletes. The curriculum bridges theory with practice, drawing on the expertise of UW faculty in the College of Education, Information School, Evan’s School of Public Affairs, Foster School of Business as well as professionals from the UW athletic department and the Seattle sports industry. Designed with input from an advisory board of top national college athletic and academic administrators, the program's advanced leadership training deepens your understanding of the critical areas of college and university athletics' organizations. The IAL program will equip you with a solid foundation in core business competencies, including financial management, strategic planning, public relations, marketing and fundraising. The program's unique format allows you to finish your degree in only 12 months.
Intercollegiate Athletic Leadership M.Ed. The Intercollegiate Athletic Leadership Program is organized around three broad areas: (1) Budgeting, Finance, & Sports Administration Skills, (2) Colleges, Sport, & Society, and (3) Leadership Development. Cutting across these areas are six themes directly tied to issues and challenges facing intercollegiate athletics:
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Role of Athletics within Higher Education
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Enhancement of the Student-Athlete Experience
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Creation and Maintenance of Equity in Intercollegiate Athletics
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Management of Organizational Change
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Development of Intercollegiate Athletics Leaders
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Use of Inquiry and Information in Leadership Decision-making
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| Laura Chapman |
IAL Alumnus - 2011 |
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"There is no better way to learn a subject than directly from people within the field. Throughout our courses this year, we have had guest speakers that bring a new level of understanding to the course material. Without prompting, the guests reference topics and concepts we have discussed in class, giving me new ways to relate our studies to the actual practice of athletic administration. It has been immensely helpful to hear from the vast range of professionals brought to speak to our cohort. The guests have not only furthered my understanding of the IAL curriculum, but they have also shown the national reach of this graduate program and have helped me begin the task of networking."
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| Steve Murillo |
IAL Alumnus - 2011 |
University of Washington Football |
"As a current IAL student, one aspect of the program I find important is the internship. I chose to earn my internship with the University of Washington football team. The opportunity to network with such great people is priceless and has allowed me to develop skills that will help further my career. I enjoy going into the office and look forward to learning from the coaches and administrators every day. "
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| Mindy Reger |
IAL Alumnus - 2011 |
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"My fellow cohort members come from such varied experiences, and have such varied goals that I learn almost as much from them as I do from the amazing roster of current and former athletic directors, coaches, athletes, and professional sports executives who have been our instructors and guest speakers. There's almost never enough time to talk with them to hear it all. "
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| John Moss |
IAL Alumnus - 2011 |
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"When I was looking for a master’s degree program that would enable me to transition to a career in private high school athletics, I thought about the features most important to my development. I wanted a program that would focus on developing the student-athlete. In addition I wanted real world experience at schools of my choice for a period of time that worked for me. The IAL program was the only one in the country that offered what I was looking for. My current internship rotations have allowed me to work with athletics departments from Tennessee to New Mexico, putting into practice the concepts I learn in the classroom. I know I made the right choice. "
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