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.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| SAM 2100 | Foundations of Sport Management | 3 |
| SAM 3020 | Sociology of Sport | 3 |
| 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 Credits | 18 | |