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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.
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
Core Courses (12 credits)
Credits
Concentration Area Courses (21 credits)
Credits
Research Courses (9 credits)
Credits
Capstone (6 credits)
Credits
As the culminating step of the Strategic Research Project, students deliver a professional presentation of their innovation project via Zoom. The session includes a concise overview of the capstone and a brief Q&A with faculty and peers.
Year 1 |
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EDD 8100 Academic Writing (Session 1) AND Concentration Course 1 (Session 2) |
Concentration Course 2 (Session 1) AND EDD 8010 Emerging Trends & Strategic Innovation (Session 2) |
Concentration Course 3 (Session 1) AND RES 8920 Research Methods (Session 2) |
Year 2 |
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RES 9300 Research Design and Data Analysis (Session 1) AND Concentration Course 4 (Session 2) |
RES 8913 Program Evaluation (Session 1) AND Concentration Course 5 (Session 2) |
Concentration Course 6 (Session 1) AND EDD 8110 Designing Transformative Learning Environments (Session 2) |
Year 3 |
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Concentration Course 7 (Session 1) AND EDD 8411 Data for Impact and Transformation (Session 2) |
ESRP 9000 Strategic Research Project (Full Term: 16 Weeks) |
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Note : Session 1 and Session 2 courses have a duration of 8 weeks.
Doctoral students are allotted five (5) years from the initial term of enrollment to complete all required coursework and the capstone requirement.
All courses are 8 weeks, except ESRP 9000, which is 16 weeks.
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