Doctor of Education in Educational Leadership – Sports Administration Online
Merge your passion for sports with advanced leadership expertise in the Doctor of Education in Educational Leadership – Sports Administration online program. Delivered 100% online, this doctorate-level program equips you with the industry-specific preparation you need to stand out as a subject matter expert in an exciting field.
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Program Overview
Gain insights into our online Doctorate in Educational Leadership – Sports Administration program
Prepare to advance into a leadership role in a specialized field with the online Doctor of Education in Educational Leadership – Sports Administration degree from STU Online. Designed to enhance your professional opportunities within sports-focused organizations, this industry-specific online Ed.D. offers you a wide-lens view into the niche world of sports administration.
In the Ed.D. in Educational Leadership – Sports Administration online program, you will expand your understanding of governance structures within intercollegiate athletics, special event and facility management operations, and legal obligations from a sports administrator standpoint. Plus, you will gain top-level leadership styles that resonate with a wide array of audiences.
As a doctoral student, you will benefit from a dissertation that can be defended 100% online. Taught by respected faculty with extensive experience in their fields, this versatile online Ed.D. in sports administration also offers reasonable admission requirements that allow applicants with a second master's degree to transfer in up to 18 credit hours (6 courses). No education degree or teaching background is required.
In the Doctor of Education in Educational Leadership – Sports Administration online program, you will learn to:
- Elaborate on and finesse your knowledge of special topics in sports administration
- Respond to the changing needs of diverse organizations
- Participate in managing and leading private corporations, public organizations, educational institutions and systems, and nonprofit agencies
- Develop educational leadership skills and effective, team-oriented approaches for teaching and learning to maximize the performance achievements of all learners
- Demonstrate scholarly behaviors such as reflection and problem-solving with skills for designing, critiquing, and implementing research relevant to effective practice
- Elaborate on and finesse your knowledge of special topics in sports administration
- Respond to the changing needs of diverse organizations
- Participate in managing and leading private corporations, public organizations, educational institutions and systems, and nonprofit agencies
- Develop educational leadership skills and effective, team-oriented approaches for teaching and learning to maximize the performance achievements of all learners
- Demonstrate scholarly behaviors such as reflection and problem-solving with skills for designing, critiquing, and implementing research relevant to effective practice
Sports Administration Career Opportunities
- Manager for professional sports organizations, governing organizations, and sports manufacturers
- Collegiate-Level Trainer
- College Instructor
- College Faculty/Athletic Coach
- Coach Development Program Organizer
- Youth Professional Organization Manager
- Manager for professional sports organizations, governing organizations, and sports manufacturers
- Collegiate-Level Trainer
- College Instructor
- College Faculty/Athletic Coach
- Coach Development Program Organizer
- Youth Professional Organization Manager
Tuition
Learn more about our affordable tuition
St. Thomas University prides itself on offering a quality private school education at public university prices. Our pay-by-the course tuition for the Ed.D. in Educational Leadership – Sports Administration online degree program is affordable and priced with the working student in mind. Financial aid may also be available for students who qualify. The e-tuition is the same for both in-state and out-of-state online students. Each course has a technology fee as noted in the below table. The total tuition shown is inclusive of the fees.
Program | Per Credit Hour | Per Course | Per Program |
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Ed.D. in Educational Leadership – Sports Admin | $800 | $2,500 | $50,000 |
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Calendar
Our application deadlines and course schedules
At St. Thomas University Online, we offer multiple start dates to accommodate busy schedules. Here you can find deadlines for your application, documents, and tuition payment for the Ed.D. in Educational Leadership – Sports Administration online program.
Term | Start Date | App Deadline | Document Deadline | Registration Deadline | Tuition Deadline | Class End Date | Term Length |
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Spring 2 | 3/9/24 | 2/22/24 | 2/26/24 | 3/1/24 | 3/6/24 | 5/3/24 | 7 weeks |
Summer 1 | 5/11/24 | 4/24/24 | 4/29/24 | 5/3/24 | 5/8/24 | 6/21/24 | 6 weeks |
Summer 2 | 6/22/24 | 6/5/24 | 6/10/24 | 6/14/24 | 6/19/24 | 8/2/24 | 6 weeks |
Fall 1 | 8/17/24 | 8/1/24 | 8/5/24 | 8/9/24 | 8/14/24 | 10/11/24 | 7 weeks |
Fall 2 | 10/12/24 | 9/26/24 | 9/30/24 | 10/4/24 | 10/9/24 | 12/6/24 | 7 weeks |
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Admissions
Qualifications for our online Ed.D. in Educational Leadership – Sports Administration program
The admission process is the first step toward earning your online degree. Familiarize yourself with the requirements for the Ed.D. in Educational Leadership – Sports Administration online program, along with information on required documentation.
Admission Requirements:
- Free Application
- 3.0 GPA or higher
- Master’s degree
Ed.D. in Educational Leadership – Sports Administration Online Admission Requirements
The following are required for admission to the Ed.D. in Educational Leadership – Sports Administration online program:
- Completed free application
- Master’s degree transcript (Unofficial transcripts are accepted)
- 3.0 GPA or higher
Official transcripts can be sent to St. Thomas University through Parchment and National Student Clearinghouse. Unofficial transcripts and other documents can be uploaded via your Admissions Portal or emailed to [email protected].
Courses
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To complete the Ed.D. in Educational Leadership – Sports Administration online program, students must complete 24 credit hours of core courses, 15 credit hours of specialization courses, 9 credit hours of research courses, and 12 credit hours of dissertation courses for a total of 60 credit hours. All program requirements, including the successful defense of your dissertation, must be completed within seven years of first enrollment in the doctoral program.
Courses in this program are seven weeks long. Courses during the two summer terms, however, are six weeks long.
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