Doctor of Education / Sports Leadership
Nova Southeastern University

Program Details

Enroll in this online sports management degree and advance professional opportunities. Combine your love of sports and a career in education. The curriculum, which offers a global perspective of sports administration, prepares students to build a collaborative, decision-making culture, and tackle sports challenges. Graduates are innovators who can increase any sports organization or sports club’s performance. Courses will likely include:

  • Leadership and Organization in Sports
  • Sport Psychology
  • Athletic Fundraising
  • Risk Management in Sports
  • Athletic Compliance 

Unlike many Ph.D. programs, this online physical education degree is not research-heavy, but, instead, is designed for practitioners. Enjoy a hands-on approach to educational leadership. You can even choose between an Applied Dissertation and a Strategic Research Project.

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Mostly Online

School Accreditation & Licensing

Nova Southeastern University is accredited by:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC)

Program Requirements & Restrictions

Minimum Education

Master Degree

Recommended GPA

3.0 or above (4.0 scale)

Application Requirements

Official College Transcript(s), Recommendation/Reference Letter(s)

Additional Info

  • Requires participation in one Summer Institute on campus