Stephen D. Mosher, Professor and Chair
To prepare students for careers in sport administration, management, and communication in diverse capacities, and/or graduate study in sport studies, the department offers three majors:
· Sport management (below)
· Sports information and communication (p. 148)
· Sport studies (p. 150)
The requirements for these majors are outlined below.
B.S. in Sport Management |
The sport management major prepares students for a wide range of management positions in the sport industry and/or for graduate study in sport management, business management, or law. A core curriculum in sport sciences provides an understanding and appreciation of all aspects of sport --- its historical and cultural development, its economic and political dimensions, and its psychological, sociological, and philosophical foundations. A core curriculum in management, with specialty courses in sport management, provides knowledge and skill in the areas of organization, finance, law, personnel, and marketing. The application of management principles to the sport enterprise distinguishes this degree program. Students are encouraged to select a minor in their area of interest or related to their career goals. Graduates of this program are well prepared to assume positions in college, professional and amateur sports offices, event management, marketing firms, sport agencies, international sports offices, and related fields.
Computer science --- a total of 3 credits to be selected from:
312-11000 |
Introduction to Computers and Information Systems (3) |
|
663-13900 |
Computer Applications in Exercise and Sport (3) |
|
Total |
3 |
Mathematics (students may be required to complete other mathematics courses prior to enrolling in these courses, depending on their Math Placement Exam scores)
313-10500 |
Mathematics for Decision Making |
3 |
313-10800 |
Calculus for Decision Making or |
|
313-11100 |
Calculus I |
4 |
313-24300 |
Statistics |
3 |
|
Total |
10 |
Natural sciences
Any natural science (NS) elective (excluding mathematics and computing courses) |
3 |
Social sciences
306-12100 |
Principles of Macroeconomics |
3 |
306-12200 |
Principles of Microeconomics |
3 |
330-xxxxx |
Psychology elective (excluding statistics and methods courses) or |
|
331-xxxxx |
Sociology elective (excluding statistics and methods courses) |
3 |
|
Total |
9 |
Humanities and fine arts
311-xxxxx |
History elective |
3 |
307-xxxxx |
English elective or language elective to be selected from French (308), German (309), Hebrew (316), Spanish (318), or Italian (334) |
3 |
|
Aesthetics elective to be selected from art (326), art history (376), music (551, 553, 554, 555, 558, 559), philosophy (314), or theater arts (305) |
3 |
|
Elective |
3 |
|
Total |
12 |
Communication skills
319-11000 |
Public Communication or |
|
319-11500 |
Business and Professional Communication |
3 |
377-10600 |
Academic Writing I or |
|
377-10700 |
Academic Writing II |
3 |
377-xxxxx |
Writing elective (not 377-10100) |
3 |
|
Total |
9 |
Sport studies
667-29500 |
Social Aspects of Sport |
3 |
667-29800 |
Gender Issues in Sport |
3 |
A total of 3 credits selected from:
663-29600 |
Sport and Exercise Psychology (3) |
|
663-39600 |
Seminar in Sport Psychology (3) |
|
667-20700 |
History of Sport (3) |
|
667-29700 |
Sport: Philosophical Perspectives (3) |
|
667-39300 |
Sport, Media, and Society (3) |
|
667-39400 |
Sport in Film and Literature (3) |
|
667-39500 |
Seminar in Social Aspects of Sport (3) |
|
667-39700 |
The Olympic Games (3) |
3 |
|
Total |
9 |
Total, general requirements |
55 |
660-xxxxx |
Coaching seminar |
1 |
667-11000 |
Introduction to Sport Management |
3 |
667-14900 |
Professional Development in Sport Management |
2 |
667-30300 |
Seminar in Legal and Ethical Issues in Sport |
3 |
667-31000 |
Labor Relations in Sport |
3 |
667-32600 |
Sport Promotions |
3 |
667-34900 |
Fieldwork in Sport Studies |
1 |
667-41000 |
Sport Policy |
3 |
667-46000 |
Internship in Sport Studies |
6 |
880-22500 |
Financial Accounting |
3 |
880-22600 |
Management Accounting |
3 |
883-31100 |
Business Finance |
3 |
884-31200 |
Principles of Marketing |
3 |
885-30600 |
Organizational Behavior |
3 |
886-34500 |
Operations Management |
3 |
887-20300 |
Introduction to Law I |
3 |
Total, specific requirements |
46 |
|
Total |
5 |
|
Total |
18 |
|
General requirements |
55 |
|
Specific requirements |
46 |
|
Liberal arts electives (LA) |
5 |
|
Free electives |
18 |
Total, B.S. in sport management |
124 |
B.S. in Sports Information and Communication |
The sports information and communication major prepares students for specialized careers in sport media and public relations. The curriculum consists of two core areas --- sport studies and communications. The sport studies core provides a comprehensive exposure to all aspects of sport, including its historical, sociocultural, economic, philosophical, and political foundations. Students also receive a solid grounding in specialty courses such as advertising, public relations, marketing, sports information, sport promotions, and writing for publication. Ithaca College is one of a very few institutions in the country to award degrees in this subject area. Its graduates are well prepared to assume positions in college, professional, and amateur sports information and public relations offices, television and radio networks, marketing firms, print publication firms, sports on the Internet, and sport statistics organizations.
Computer science --- a total of 3 credits to be selected from:
312-xxxxx |
Computer Science Elective (excluding 312-15700) (3) |
|
667-23900 |
Computer Applications in Exercise and Sport (3) |
3 |
Mathematics
313-15500 |
Basic Statistical Reasoning (may not be taken after 313-10800 or 313-11100) |
3 |
Logic --- a total of 3 credits to be selected from:
314-10100 |
Introduction to Philosophy (3) |
|
314-20300 |
Introduction to Logic (3) |
|
314-32100 |
Symbolic Logic (3) |
3 |
Natural sciences
|
Any NS elective |
3 |
Humanities and fine arts
311-xxxxx |
History elective |
3 |
307-xxxxx |
English literature elective or |
|
|
Language elective selected from French (308), German (309), Hebrew (316), Spanish (318), or Italian (334) |
3 |
|
Aesthetics elective to be selected from art (326), art history (376), music (551, 553, 554, 555, 558, 559), or theater arts (305) |
3 |
314-xxxxx |
Philosophy elective (excluding logic courses) or |
|
344-xxxxx |
Religion elective |
3 |
|
Elective (HU or FA) |
3 |
|
Total, humanities and fine arts |
15 |
Communication skills
319-11000 |
Public Communication or |
|
319-11500 |
Business and Professional Communication |
3 |
377-10600 |
Academic Writing I or |
|
377-10700 |
Academic Writing II |
3 |
377-20100 |
Persuasive Argument |
3 |
6 credits selected from:
221-13100 |
Media Writing (3) |
|
221-33200 |
Writing for Public Relations (3) |
|
377-20500 |
Personal Essay (3) |
|
377-31200 |
Professional Writing (3) |
|
377-32000 |
Public Essay (3) |
|
377-34000 |
Magazine Writing (3) |
|
377-34200 |
Writing about Sports (3) |
6 |
|
Total, communication skills |
15 |
Social sciences
306-12100 |
Principles of Macroeconomics |
3 |
306-12200 |
Principles of Microeconomics |
3 |
330-xxxxx |
Psychology elective (excluding statistics and methods courses) |
3 |
331-xxxxx |
Sociology elective (excluding statistics and methods courses) |
3 |
|
Total, social sciences |
12 |
Sport studies
667-29500 |
Social Aspects of Sport |
3 |
667-29800 |
Gender Issues in Sport |
3 |
6 credits selected from:
663-29600 |
Sport and Exercise Psychology (3) |
|
667-20700 |
History of Sport (3) |
|
667-29700 |
Sport: Philosophical Perspectives (3) |
|
667-32400 |
Youth Sport in America (3) |
|
667-39300 |
Sport, Media, and Society (3) |
|
667-39400 |
Sport in Film and Literature (3) |
|
667-39700 |
The Olympic Games (3) |
6 |
3 credits selected from:
663-39600 |
Seminar in Sport Psychology (3) |
|
667-30300 |
Seminar in Legal and Ethical Issues in Sport (3) |
|
667-39500 |
Seminar in Social Aspects of Sport (3) |
3 |
|
Total, sport studies |
15 |
Total, general requirements |
69 |
221-10100 |
Introduction to Media Production or |
|
225-11100 |
Presentation Support Media |
3 |
221-23200 |
Public Relations |
3 |
221-24100 |
Advertising |
3 |
660-xxxxx |
Coaching Seminar |
1 |
667-11000 |
Introduction to Sport Management |
3 |
667-14900 |
Professional Development in Sport Management |
2 |
667-31000 |
Labor Relations in Sport |
3 |
667-32500 |
Sports Information |
3 |
667-32600 |
Sport Promotions |
3 |
667-34900 |
Fieldwork in Sport Studies |
1 |
667-46000 |
Internship in Sport Studies |
6 |
884-31200 |
Principles of Marketing |
3 |
884-32300 |
Consumer Behavior or |
|
884-37000 |
Promotion Management |
3 |
Total, specific requirements |
37 |
|
Total |
18 |
|
General requirements |
69 |
|
Specific requirements |
37 |
|
Free electives |
18 |
Total, B.S. in sports information and communication |
124 |
B.S. in Sport Studies |
The sport studies major meets the needs of students who want an in-depth study of sport and its place in modern society. Grounded deeply in the liberal arts, the sport studies curriculum establishes a firm connection with the historical, sociological, psychological, and philosophical dimensions of sport. Students have the opportunity to further their appreciation for the world of sport with advanced study that explores such areas as gender issues, the Olympic Games, and sport film and literature. Sport studies majors are encouraged to explore specific areas of study more deeply by enrolling in those minors that may better prepare them for graduate study or prospective careers.
Computer science --- a total of 3 credits to be selected from:
312-xxxxx |
Computer science elective (3) or |
|
663-13900 |
Computer Applications in Exercise and Sport (3) |
3 |
Mathematics --- a total of 3-4 credits selected from the following (students may be required to complete other mathematics courses prior to enrolling in these courses, depending on their scores on the Math Placement Exam):
313-10500 |
Mathematics for Decision Making (3) or |
|
313-10800 |
Calculus for Decision Making (4) or |
|
313-11100 |
Calculus I (4) or |
|
313-15500 |
Basic Statistical Reasoning (3) |
3-4 |
Natural sciences
Any natural science (NS) electives |
6-7 |
Humanities and fine arts
311-xxxxx |
History elective |
3 |
307-xxxxx |
English elective |
3 |
|
Aesthetics elective to be selected from art (326), art history (376), music (551, 553, 554, 555, 558, 559), or theater arts (305) |
3 |
314-xxxxx |
Philosophy elective or |
|
344-xxxxx |
Religion elective |
3 |
|
Elective (HU or FA) |
3 |
|
Total |
15 |
Communication skills
319-11000 |
Public Communication or |
|
319-11500 |
Business and Professional Communication |
3 |
377-10600 |
Academic Writing I or |
|
377-10700 |
Academic Writing II |
3 |
377-xxxxx |
Writing elective (not 377-10100) |
3 |
|
Total |
9 |
Social sciences
330-xxxxx |
Psychology elective (excluding statistics and methods courses) |
3 |
331-xxxxx |
Sociology elective (excluding statistics and methods courses) |
3 |
306-xxxxx |
Economics elective (3) or |
|
310-xxxxx |
Politics elective (3) |
3 |
339-xxxxx |
Anthropology elective |
3 |
|
Elective |
3 |
|
Total |
15 |
661-10100 |
Leisure and Society |
3 |
|
Total |
3 |
Total, general requirements |
54-56 |
663-29600 |
Sport and Exercise Psychology |
3 |
663-39600 |
Seminar in Sport Psychology |
3 |
667-20700 |
History of Sport |
3 |
667-29500 |
Social Aspects of Sport |
3 |
667-29700 |
Sport: Philosophical Perspectives |
3 |
667-39400 |
Sport in Film and Literature |
3 |
667-39500 |
Seminar in Social Aspects of Sport |
3 |
661-36600 |
Social and Cultural Aspects of Play (3) |
|
667-29800 |
Gender Issues in Sport (3) |
|
667-32400 |
Youth Sport in America (3) |
|
667-39300 |
Sport, Media, and Society (3) |
|
667-39700 |
The Olympic Games (3) |
|
667-45000 |
Independent Study in Sport Studies(3) |
|
667-45100 |
Independent Study in Sport Studies(3) |
9 |
|
Total, specific requirements |
30 |
Free electives |
38-40 |
|
General requirements |
54-56 |
|
Specific requirements |
30 |
|
Free electives |
38-40 |
Total, B.S. in sport studies |
124 |
Minors |
Open to students majoring in all disciplines except those in sport management, sports information and communication, and sport studies.
667-20700 |
History of Sport (3) |
|
667-29500 |
Social Aspects of Sport (3) |
|
663-29600 |
Sport and Exercise Psychology (3) |
|
667-29700 |
Sport: Philosophical Perspectives (3) |
12 |
Select one course from these five:
667-29800 |
Gender Issues in Sport (3) |
|
667-32400 |
Youth Sport in America (3) |
|
667-39300 |
Sport, Media, and Society (3) |
|
667-39400 |
Sport in Film and Literature (3) |
|
667-39700 |
The Olympic Games (3) |
3 |
Select one course from these two:
667-39500 |
Seminar in Social Aspects of Sport (3) |
|
663-39600 |
Seminar in Sport Psychology (3) |
|
|
Total |
18 |
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