Why Study Athletic Leadership at Vermont State?
- Leadership qualifications: Prepare for professional positions in athletic departments in high schools and universities or private youth athletic organizations that require specialized and applied training.
- Flexible program: Begin at one of our entry points and complete the 30-credit online program on a schedule that works for you.
- Faculty with strong industry experience: Your professors will have deep experience in the athletics field, which they are eager to share with you.
- Small class sizes with advisor assistance: Our small class sizes and strong advising staff will provide you with the personal attention you need to excel.
Financial Aid For Athletic Leadership Students
Vermont State University is providing a high-quality, affordable degree in athletic leadership to students across Vermont and beyond. Our financial aid team is here to help you explore all your graduate aid options.
Internships & Jobs in Athletic Leadership
Graduates from the M.S. in Athletic Leadership have gone on to careers at institutions such as:
- Spartan Race
- PEAK Races
- The Endurance Society
- UMASS Lowell Recreation
- Ludlow Recreation
- Fusion Soccer Club
- Hartland Recreation
- Killington Mountain School
- VT Golf Association
Accelerated Path for Vermont State Undergraduates
Vermont State students with an undergraduate major in Sport Management, or who meet certain program prerequisites and selection criteria, may pursue a four-plus-one (4+1) program that will allow you to receive your B.S. in Sport Management and your M.S. in Athletic Leadership in five years total.
Request Information
Student Stories
“The amount of hands-on education and all my field experiences and internships allowed me to build the connections I needed to further my career and find a job in the industry right out of college.”
Kristianna Lawless, ’16, ’17
B.S. Sport Management, M.S. Athletic Leadership
“When I came on my visit, I just had a feeling that this was the place for me. I really liked the new athletic facilities. I decided to stay for my graduate work because of the financial package that is offered to the graduate assistants. I knew that I would be involved heavily in athletics and I would learn a lot about my field.”
Eric Horsfield, ’15, ’17
B.S. Sport Management, M.S. Athletic Leadership
