The MSAL online program offers a comprehensive foundation in sports leadership, catering to working professionals with a flexible curriculum. Students delve into focus areas, including coaching and athletic administration, gaining practical knowledge and strategies for real-world application.
Graduates are well-prepared for roles in coaching, athletic administration, player development, and community engagement, driving initiatives that support athlete growth and well-being.
Key benefits of the program include:
- Earning a USC Rossier degree emphasizing ethical leadership, equity, social impact and athlete well-being.
- Participating in online courses designed to accommodate professional schedules.
- Specializing in areas like coaching or athletic administration.
- Developing expertise in data-informed decision-making, holistic athlete development and strategic communication.
- Building connections with a network of professionals across various sports fields.
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Career Opportunities
Graduates from our program will be able to pursue various career pathways in sports leadership, including:
- Higher education athletic leadership
- Coaches
- High school athletic leadership
- Youth sports leadership
- Sports and community engagement leadership
- Professional sports leadership
Program Curriculum
The Master of Education in Sports Administration and Leadership (MSAL) program offers core courses and specialized electives to prepare leaders in sports.
Students can choose electives under two focuses: Coaching or Postsecondary Athletic Administration. Coaching electives explore topics like coaching philosophy, identity development and emerging trends, while administration electives focus on athletic management, student-athlete dynamics and Title IX issues.
Capstone
The program culminates in a Capstone course, allowing students to apply their learning from the program’s core and focus courses to real-world contexts within sport that align with their current or aspirational roles. Through this culminating project, students demonstrate critical thinking, ethical decision-making and strategic communication, showcasing their readiness to lead and effect positive change across the sports landscape.