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Master of Arts in Organizational Leadership Course Schedule

The course schedule below should be used as an example. Contact your admission representative to discuss your specific course schedule.

New Courses TBA


  • Foundations of Organizational Leadership (4 units)
  • Data-Informed Leadership (4 units)
  • Leadership Communication (4 units)

Electives


Working with an academic advisor, students will choose 12 units from the courses below. Prerequisites will be considered.

  • Human-Centered Leadership in Sports, Part A – EDUE 580
  • Principles of Learning and Motivation – EDUC 503
  • The Student Athlete in Higher Education – EDUC 617
  • History and Philosophy of Coaching in Sport – EDUE 600
  • Using Data for Decision Making in Sports – EDUE 583
  • Understanding Human Development and Well-Being in Sports – EDUE 581
  • Athletic Administration – EDUC 611
  • Coach and Athlete Identity Development – EDUE 601
  • Title IX and Gender Issues – EDUC 613
  • Current and Emerging Issues in Coaching – EDUE 602

  • History of Higher Education – EDUC 500
  • Student Development in Higher Education – EDHP 687 10
  • Legal Issues in the Administration of Higher Education – EDHP-679
  • Leadership and Management of Student Affairs – EDHP 657
  • Identity and Diversity – EDHP 560
  • Student Disability Issues in Higher Education – EDUC 531
  • Athletic Administration – EDUC 611
  • Title IX and Gender Issues – EDUC 613
  • Academic Advising – EDUC 609

  • Counseling Process – EDUC 500
  • Student Development Theory – EDHP 687
  • History of Higher Education – EDUC 563
  • Theories of Counseling – EDCO 541
  • Identity and Diversity – EDUC 560
  • Learning and Individual Differences – EDPT 502
  • Practicum – EDHP 587
  • Group Counseling (prereqs: EDUC 500 & EDCO 541) – EDUC 637

  • Principles of Learning and Motivation – EDUC 503
  • AI and Learning Technologies A – EDUC 565A
  • Data-Informed Design – EDUC 597
  • Lifespan Human Development – EDUC 589
  • Inclusive and Accessible Instructional Design – EDUC 591
  • AI and Learning Technologies B – EDUC 565B
  • Foundations of Assessment and Evaluation – EDUC 600
  • Implementing Principles of Instructional Design – EDUC 595
  • Data Presentation – EDUC 621

Start Your Application

Scholarship funding is limited. All applicants are reviewed for merit-based scholarship consideration as part of the admissions process—no separate scholarship application is required. While admission to the program does not guarantee a scholarship, applying earlier may increase your opportunity for scholarship consideration. For the Organizational Leadership program, merit-based scholarships may be worth up to $15,000. Eligible applicants are awarded based on academic achievement, alignment with the USC Rossier mission, and other selection criteria. Scholarship recipients are notified at the time of admission.

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Questions about the program?

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Contact:

Estevan R. Hernandez

Senior Assistant Director, Office of Admission and Scholarships