Education Specialist in Sport & Athletic Management
National University

Program Details

Take the next step in your sports leadership career with an EdS in Sport and Athletic Management. The high-level skills and knowledge you gain through this program will prepare you to deal with legal, financial, political, and marketing issues in the sports industry.

Students in this online sports management degree program will conduct doctoral research on factors influencing sports today. Practical coursework provides additional expertise in areas such as communication and leadership. Some of the topics covered include:

  • Human resource strategies in intercollegiate athletics
  • Legal aspects of equity in sports
  • Sport compliance
  • Advising the student athlete
  • Facilities management and programming
  • Financial administration of sports programs

Learning Pace

Institution-Paced

% Online

100% Online

Program Accreditation & Licensing

Association for Advancing Quality in Educator Preparation (AAQEP)

School Accreditation & Licensing

National University is accredited by:

WASC Senior College and University Commission (WSCUC)

NU is a WSCUC accredited institution. WASC Senior College and University Commission (WSCUC), 985 Atlantic Avenue, Suite 100, Alameda, CA 94501, 510.748.9001, www.wscuc.org. WSCUC is recognized by the U.S. Department of Education and the Council on Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA).

Program Requirements & Restrictions

Minimum Education

Master Degree

Application Requirements

Official College Transcript(s)