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Doctor of Education in Sports Management (Ed.D.)

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I apply for admission to the Doctoral program?
First, you should be aware of the requirements, second submit an application, and third, you should have all college transcripts mailed to:

United States Sports Academy
Attn: Admissions
One Academy Drive
Daphne, AL 36526

Where do I send my recommendation forms and FERPA Release forms?
You may have your letters faxed to the Student Services fax at 251-625-1035 or recommendations may be mailed to:

United States Sports Academy
Attn: Admissions
One Academy Drive
Daphne, AL 36526

Make sure that the authors of the recommendation forms sign their names.

How do I write the Qualifying Essay?
You may consult the Writer’s Guide for the Qualifying Essay, which is located in the Addendum of the current Doctoral Catalog. The Addendum also contains a Rubric table, which is used in grading the Essay. Qualifying Essays are generally 5-7 pages in length. For more information view the Writer’s Guide for the Qualifying Essay.
Where are most of your doctoral graduates working?
Most doctoral alumni are working as either professors or athletic directors at colleges and universities.
How many courses should I take at one time?
Most students take no more than two courses at a time. Others take one course at a time and if they finish before the 16 weeks is up, they immediately enroll in another course.