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Gain skills that give you an edge in the competitive world of professional and academic sports. At Nova Southeastern University, you’ll learn how to build a collaborative, decision-making culture, and tackle sports challenges in the global economy. Our Ed.D. in Sports Leadership will help you become an innovator who can increase any sports organization or sports club’s performance. This degree program is designed to provide you with a global perspective of the world of sports administration. In the end, you'll be at the top of sports industry ladder.
Two Capstone Options for Completing Your Education
NSU’s Ed.D. program offers two capstone options for completing your education: the Applied Dissertation or the Strategic Research Project (SRP). Both choices are designed to help you formulate tough questions and learn how to begin answering them as you prepare for educational leadership. You must successfully complete one of these capstones in order to graduate.
Who Should Apply
- Current sports industry employees who are seeking a terminal degree to enhance their position as sports leaders in the professional, intercollegiate, and/or inter-scholastic and sports sectors
- Individuals seeking to become academically qualified by earning a terminal degree, to prepare for a career as an educator in the Sports Management discipline
- Individuals currently seeking a bachelor’s or master’s degree and looking to explore the benefits of an Ed.D. in sports leadership program
Quick Facts
Ed.D. in Sports Leadership Curriculum
Concentration Area Courses (21 credits)
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Elective Courses (3 credits)
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Summer Institute (1 credit)*
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Applied Dissertation or Strategic Research Project (12 credits)**
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Required Courses (12 credits)
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Quantitative Research Track (6 credits)***
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Qualitative Research Track (6 credits)***
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Research Track for those completing the Strategic Research Project (6 credits)
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+Required for those selecting the SRP track; Applied Dissertation students can take any EdD elective instead.
*Students must attend one Summer Institute during their program of study. Summer Institute is an opportunity for students to meet with classmates, professors, and staff on-campus in Ft. Lauderdale, FL. Students will be able to schedule individual sessions with their applied dissertation committee chairs to discuss dissertation work and with representatives from various service areas. The conference will also offer applied dissertation workshops, as well as roundtable sessions affording students the opportunity to present their dissertation work to a group of peers and receive immediate feedback.
**Students who complete all of their coursework and have registered for all of their dissertation benchmark courses (prospectus, proposal development, proposal, and applied dissertation) within the first three years will be required to register for ADS 8090 - Applied Dissertation Services I in order to receive dissertation services from their committee. Beginning with the fourth year (37th month/10th semester) following initial enrollment, and irrespective of remaining coursework, doctoral students are required to register for ADS 8091 - Applied Dissertation Services II, up to the point of degree completion, in order to receive dissertation services from their committee. Credits earned from ADS 8090 or ADS 8091 do not count toward the minimum credit hour requirement for the Ed.D. degree.
***For students completing the Applied Dissertation, you will select either the Quantitative Research Track or the Qualitative Research Track.
Ed.D. in Sports Leadership Professional Licensure Disclosure (PDF)
Admission Requirements
Ready for the Next Step?
We’re thrilled you’re applying to this Ed.D. program at NSU.
This program opens opportunities in areas of research, academia, and management for those who are ready to advance as well as for individuals considering a career change.
Applications for admission are accepted online and on a rolling basis. No entrance exam is required.
Have the following items ready to submit with your online application:
- $50 application fee
- Transcripts from all schools attended
- Two professional letters of recommendation by two different individuals who can attest to the applicant's ability to succeed in a doctoral program
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