Academic Catalog

Sport Management Minor

The College of Education offers a minor in Sport Management for undergraduate students majoring in other disciplines. The minor provides an excellent opportunity for students to broaden their knowledge of the sport industry and the managerial practices unique to sports. In addition, the program enhances career prospects and establishes foundational knowledge for pursuing a Master of Arts in Sports Administration. To be eligible to apply for the minor, students must have a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.0.

The Sport Management Minor consists of six courses, totaling eighteen credit hours. All course work must be completed in accordance with the academic procedures of the College of Education and University governing undergraduate scholarship and degrees. All major, minor, and education courses, must be completed with grades of ‘C’ or better and an overall 2.0 grade point average, to meet College graduation requirements.

SAM 2100Foundations of Sport Management3
SAM 3020Sociology of Sport3
Select one of the following:3
History of Sport
Ethics in Sport
Sport Governance
Electives: select at least 3 of the following 9
Sport Psychology
History of Sport
Ethics in Sport
Sports Promotion
Sport Governance
Sport Finance
Sport Communication
Principles of Coaching
Sport Leadership
Interscholastic Athletic Directing
Collegiate Athletic Administration
Youth Sports and Recreation
Professional Sport Administration
Sports Event Management
Media Design and Communication
Sports Marketing
Legal Issues in Health, Physical Education and Recreation
Field Work in Sports Administration and Management
Total Credits18
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