Sports Administration and Leadership Course Schedule
The full-time and part-time course schedules below should be used as an example. Contact your admission representative to discuss your specific course schedule.
Year 1
Fall
9 Units
Human-Centered Leadership in Sports, Part A
EDUE 580 | 3 units
Critically examine the historical origins of inequities in sports to gain insights into present-day challenges and prepare students to address current issues through human-centered approaches to leadership across various sports settings.
Principles of Learning and Motivation
EDUC 503 | 3 units
Design and advancement of learning and motivation outcomes in various environments through a systematic examination and application of current research.
The Student Athlete in Higher Education
EDUC 617 | 3 units
Examination of student athletes in higher education. Effective strategies for counseling and advising college student athletes; issues and challenges of athletic amateurism.
or
History and Philosophy of Coaching in Sport
EDUE 600 | 3 units
Critically examine the historical origins and philosophical approaches of sports coaching, including challenges within the context of sports and the broader society.
Spring
9 Units
Understanding Human Development and Well-Being in Sports
EDUE 581 | 3 units
Examination of human development and wellbeing in sports through a critical lens to foster equity, inclusion, social justice and holistic development in sports contexts.
Using Data for Decision Making in Sports
EDUE 583 | 3 units
Develop skills to cultivate an inclusive, data-driven culture in sports, analyzing diverse data types to foster equity and social justice in sports context.
Athletic Administration
EDUC 611 | 3 units
Analysis and discussion of critical issues in intercollegiate athletics. Student-athlete academic and social accountability; challenges of NCAA policies; commercialization, marketing, and fundraising in college athletics.
or
Coach and Athlete Identity Development
EDUE 601 | 3 units
Apply principles of intersectional identity development for coach and athlete well-being, team dynamics and social justice.
Summer
6 Units
Human-Centered Leadership in Sports, part B
EDUE 584 | 3 units
The capstone course integrates human-centered leadership principles in sports, merging core and focus course concepts for practical application in diverse athletic settings.
Title IX and Gender Issues
EDUC 613 | 3 units
Overview of Title IX and gender issues in institutions of higher education and implications for all postsecondary institutions.
or
Current and Emerging Issues in Coaching
EDUE 602 | 3 units
Explore contemporary coaching challenges, emerging issues and innovative strategies that foster inclusive and human-centered approaches in coaching practices.
Year 1
Fall
3 Units
Human-Centered Leadership in Sports, Part A
EDUE 580 | 3 units
Critically examine the historical origins of inequities in sports to gain insights into present-day challenges and prepare students to address current issues through human-centered approaches to leadership across various sports settings.
Spring
3 Units
Using Data for Decision Making in Sports
EDUE 583 | 3 units
Develop skills to cultivate an inclusive, data-driven culture in sports, analyzing diverse data types to foster equity and social justice in sports context.
Summer
3 Units
Title IX and Gender Issues
EDUC 613 | 3 units
Overview of Title IX and gender issues in institutions of higher education and implications for all postsecondary institutions.
or
Current and Emerging Issues in Coaching
EDUE 602 | 3 units
Explore contemporary coaching challenges, emerging issues and innovative strategies that foster inclusive and human-centered approaches in coaching practices.
Year 2
Fall
6 Units
Principles of Learning and Motivation
EDUC 503 | 3 units
Design and advancement of learning and motivation outcomes in various environments through a systematic examination and application of current research.
The Student Athlete in Higher Education
EDUC 617 | 3 units
Examination of student athletes in higher education. Effective strategies for counseling and advising college student athletes; issues and challenges of athletic amateurism.
or
History and Philosophy of Coaching in Sport
EDUE 600 | 3 units
Critically examine the historical origins and philosophical approaches of sports coaching, including challenges within the context of sports and the broader society.
Spring
6 Units
Understanding Human Development and Well-Being in Sports
EDUE 581 | 3 units
Examination of human development and wellbeing in sports through a critical lens to foster equity, inclusion, social justice and holistic development in sports contexts.
Athletic Administration
EDUC 611 | 3 units
Analysis and discussion of critical issues in intercollegiate athletics. Student-athlete academic and social accountability; challenges of NCAA policies; commercialization, marketing, and fundraising in college athletics.
or
Coach and Athlete Identity Development
EDUE 601 | 3 units
Apply principles of intersectional identity development for coach and athlete well-being, team dynamics and social justice.
Summer
3 Units
Human-Centered Leadership in Sports, part B
EDUE 584 | 3 units
The capstone course integrates human-centered leadership principles in sports, merging core and focus course concepts for practical application in diverse athletic settings.
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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 Sports Administration and 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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Beverly V. Yanuaria, ME
Assistant Director, Office of Admission and Scholarships