Race, Indigeneity, and Migration (BA) | The University of Texas at Austin

Skills & Competencies

Skills developed through this program

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Skills

SpeakingCritical ThinkingJudgment and Decision MakingActive ListeningMonitoringComplex Problem SolvingLearning StrategiesSocial Perceptiveness

Knowledge

English Language

Abilities

Oral ExpressionFar VisionOral ComprehensionNear VisionProblem SensitivitySpeech ClarityDeductive ReasoningSpeech RecognitionFlexibility of ClosurePerceptual Speed

Tasks

Officiate at sporting events, games, or competitions, to maintain standards of play and to ensure th
Inspect game sites for compliance with regulations or safety requirements.
Resolve claims of rule infractions or complaints by participants and assess any necessary penalties,

Technology

Document management softwareData base user interface and query softwareElectronic mail softwareSpreadsheet softwareOffice suite software

Tools

Air gaugesAnnouncement systemsBall inflatorsCommunications headsetsCountdown timersDigital video disk DVD playersElbow padsElectronic display boardsElliptical trainersEquipment scalesExercise bicyclesFitness treadmillsHockey girdlesHockey skatesLaptop computers

Work Values

AchievementIndependenceRecognitionWorking ConditionsRelationshipsSupport

Career Pathways

Occupations this program prepares you for

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Occupations matched to this program, with median wage, top wage, growth, and openings
SOC	Occupation	Method	Wage	Growth	Openings
Match confidence: medium27-2023.00	Umpires, Referees, and Other Sports Officials	title_inference	—	—	—

Program Pathways

Credentials this program stacks toward

No program pathways.

What You'll Learn

Key competencies developed through this program

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Mastery: proficient (Level 3)(based on Bachelor's Degree)

Full-scope officiating responsibilities across an entire season — manage autonomously at the high school, collegiate, or semi-professional competition level.
Complex or ambiguous rule situations during high-pressure contests — analyze using critical thinking and established precedent to render authoritative decisions.
Multi-official crew operations — coordinate and lead during regional or invitational tournaments to ensure consistent enforcement across all playing surfaces.
Formal complaint and disciplinary reports — prepare accurately and submit to state or national governing bodies, referencing applicable regulations and evidence.
Officiating clinics and rules-education workshops — facilitate for groups of new and developing officials using presentation software and structured learning strategies.
Equipment inspection and participant eligibility verification — conduct thoroughly and independently in compliance with event-specific and governing-body standards.
Difficult participant or coach confrontations during live competition — resolve through disciplined self-control and clear oral communication while maintaining game integrity.
Performance feedback to developing officials — provide specific, evidence-based coaching using video review tools after observed assignments.
Safety deficiencies identified at a game site — document, report to facility management, and determine whether play can safely proceed under official authority.
Cross-sport rule comparisons and officiating best practices — research using internet resources and apply to improve personal officiating quality across varied assignments.

Program Details

Detailed information about this program

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Requirements

What you need to earn this credential

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Financial Aid

Eligible funding programs

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Scholarships

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