Sport Management, Bachelor of Science with a Concentration in Applied Professional Studies(B.S.)
The sport management major is offered both as a traditional on-campus degree program or 100% on-line degree program through e-Campus. The major in Sport Management prepares the student for administrative careers in recreational and competitive sports programs, fitness centers, and other sport-related organizations. The complexities and challenges of sports require a well-prepared professional with qualifications in sports programming, supervision, management, facility planning, promotions, and purchasing.
The Sport Management major provides a quality educational experience that will prepare the student for a career in the rapidly changing arena of sport. The students receive cutting-edge instruction in a practice major of study that culminates in an internship experience that gives the student the “hands-on” experience necessary to secure employment within the industry. The internship is offered cooperatively with a variety of sport organizations, including professional sports teams, college athletic departments, and community organizations.
Students majoring in Sport Management are strongly encouraged to also declare a minor in Business and take the additional nine hours required for the minor.
Program Requirements
CIP Code: 31.0504
Major
Code | Title | Hours |
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University Graduation Requirements | ||
General Education | 36 | |
Foundations of Learning | ||
HSO 100 | Student Success Seminar (waived for transfers with 30+ hrs.) | 1 |
GSD 101 | Foundations of Learning | 3 |
Upper division courses (42 hrs. distributed throughout Major/Supporting/Gen Ed/Free Electives categories) | ||
Major Requirements | ||
Core Courses | ||
ESS 201 | Foundations of Sport Science | 3 |
ESS 322 | Legal Issues in Sport | 3 |
ESS 324 | Policy and Governance in Sport | 3 |
ESS 327 | Sport in American Society | 3 |
ESS 328 | Sport Finance | 3 |
ESS 400 | Management of Sport Organizations | 3 |
ESS 423 | Psychology of Coaching | 3 |
ESS 470 | Internship: Sport Management 1 | 6 |
ESS 530 | Sport Communications | 3 |
Concentrations | ||
Students must select one of the following Concentrations: | ||
Management | ||
Applied Professional Studies | 18 | |
Supporting Course Requirements | ||
Management | ||
Applied Professional Studies | 9 | |
Free Electives | ||
Management | ||
Applied Professional Studies | 26 | |
Total Hours | 123 |
Concentration
Code | Title | Hours |
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Concentration Courses | ||
CMS 200 | Interpersonal Communication | 3 |
CMS 310 | Team Building and Small Group Communication | 3 |
HSR 300 | Introduction to Counseling and Human Services | 3 |
GSD 399 | Professional Skill Development | 3 |
REC 401 | Management of Recreation Services | 3 |
EES 450 | Leaders Without Titles | 3 |
Supporting Course Requirements | ||
Research, Writing, and Rhetoric (Element 1B) G | ||
Introduction to Psychology (Element 5B) G | ||
PSY 300 | Social Psychology | 3 |
or PSY 305 | Psychology of Personality | |
SOC 131 | Introductory Sociology | 3 |
SOC 399 | Gender and Society | 3 |
Total Hours | 27 |
- G
Course also satisfies a General Education element. Hours are included within the 36 hr. General Education requirement above.