Alabama's One of a Kind College

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Alabama's One of a Kind College - By: Daniel Z. Kane, Posted on: 2007-08-14

Like most states, Alabama has a fairly interesting mix of colleges and universities. But, one institution in Alabama is truly unique.

The United States Sports Academy really is a totally unique higher education institution, a college which does nothing but prepare students for careers in the world of athletics.

The academy focuses on adult learners, offering full time and part time as well as online and on-campus degree options.

USSA offers certificates in eight areas, including sports management, sports coaching, and sports fitness.

Bachelors offerings are in sports coaching, sports management, and sports studies.

At the graduate level, the Academy offers a masters degree in sports science, with five areas of concentration, and a doctoral degree in sports management.

The Academy boasts many successful graduates. In college athletics are Iowa State's basketball coach, Greg McDermott, Texas Tech football coach, Mike Leach, TCU Women's basketball coach Jeff Mittie, and many others.

Graduates of USSA who have found their way into the pro ranks include Dennis Lindsey, assistant general manager of the NBA San Antonio Spurs, and Nashville Predators director of hockey operations, Michael Santos.

There are many universities which offer programs in coaching and athletic administration, but few offer as many programs as USSA does both online and via traditional degree programs. And, there is no other U.S. college or university which specializes in preparing students for careers in athletics.

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Daniel Z. Kane is a dean at a medium sized southern university. He has written dozens of educational articles and maintains websites with information about online degrees, and online colleges.
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