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The Missouri Interscholastic Athletic Administrators Association (MIAAA) and William Woods University (WWU) have partnered to help athletics and activities administrators advance their education and professional careers.
Through this partnership, eligible students can take advantage of a tuition discount toward the Master of Education (M.Ed.) in Athletics/Activities Administration and may earn graduate credit for qualifying National Interscholastic Athletic Administrators Association (NIAAA) Leadership Training Courses (LTCs).
Turn your professional development into graduate credit and take the next step in your career.
Earn Up to 9 Graduate Credit Hours at No Additional Cost
Eligible NIAAA Leadership Training Courses may be applied toward your WWU graduate degree, helping you make the most of the professional development you have already completed.
Program benefits include:
NIAAA Leadership Training Course Credit Equivalencies
Students may receive WWU graduate credit for the following combinations of completed NIAAA Leadership Training Courses:
| WWU Graduate Course | Qualifying NIAAA Leadership Training Courses |
|---|---|
| EDU 524 – Current Issues in Athletics Administration | LTC 501 + LTC 502 |
| EDU 508 – Athletics/Activities Administration | LTC 502 + LTC 503 |
| EDU 527 – Athletics/Activities Legal Issues | LTC 502 + LTC 503 |
Eligible credits are subject to review and approval by William Woods University.
How to Claim Your Graduate Credit
Follow these three steps to have your qualifying NIAAA Leadership Training Courses reviewed for graduate credit.
Complete the NIAAA Leadership Training Courses that correspond to the WWU graduate courses listed above. Previously completed courses may qualify, regardless of when they were taken.
Contact the NIAAA to request an official transcript documenting your completed Leadership Training Courses.
Have the NIAAA send your official transcript directly to William Woods University at: [email protected]
WWU will review your transcript and determine which eligible graduate credits can be applied toward your degree.
Whether you are looking to advance your career, strengthen your leadership skills, or continue your education, the MIAAA–WWU partnership offers an opportunity to build on the professional development you have already completed.
Explore the Master of Education in Athletics/Activities Administration, learn more about the partnership tuition discount, and discover how your NIAAA Leadership Training Courses may help you move closer to your graduate degree.
Ready to get started? Contact William Woods University to learn more about program admission, partnership tuition benefits, and the process for receiving graduate credit for qualifying NIAAA Leadership Training Courses.