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Sport Management and Media
John T. Wolohan, Associate Professor and Chair
To prepare students for careers in sport administration, management, and communication in diverse capacities, and/or graduate study in these fields, the department offers three majors:
· Sport management (below)
· Sports information and communication (p. 100)
· Sport studies (p. 101)
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.
Requirements for the Major in Sport Management - B.S.
General requirements Credits
Computer science
A total of 3 credits selected from the following
312-11000
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Computers and Information Technologies (3)
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663-13900
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Computer Applications in Exercise and Sport (3)
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Total
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3
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Mathematics (students may be required to complete other mathematics courses prior to enrolling in these courses, depending on their Math Placement Exam scores)
313-10700
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Fundamentals of Applied Calculus or
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313-10800
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Calculus for Decision Making or
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313-11100
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Calculus I
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4
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313-14400
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Business Statistics or
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313-24400
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Statistics with Probability
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4
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Total
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8
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Any natural science (NS) elective (excluding mathematics and computing courses)
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3
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306-12100
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Principles of Macroeconomics
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3
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306-12200
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Principles of Microeconomics
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3
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330-xxxxx
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Psychology elective (excluding statistics and methods courses) or
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331-xxxxx
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Sociology elective (excluding statistics and methods courses)
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3
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Total
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9
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311-xxxxx
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History elective
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3
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307-xxxxx
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English elective or language elective to be selected from French (308), German (309), Hebrew (316), Spanish (318), or Italian (334)
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3
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Aesthetics elective to be selected from art (326), art history (376), music (551, 553, 554, 555, 558, 559), philosophy (314), or theater arts (305)
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3
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Humanities or fine arts elective (HU/FA)
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3
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Total
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12
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319-11000
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Public Communication or
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319-11500
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Business and Professional Communication
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3
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377-10600
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Academic Writing I or
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377-10700
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Academic Writing II
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3
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377-xxxxx
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Writing elective (not 377-10100)
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3
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Total
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9
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667-29500
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Social Aspects of Sport
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3
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667-29800
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Gender Issues in Sport
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3
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667-20700
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History of Sport (3)
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667-29700
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Sport: Philosophical Perspectives (3)
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3
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667-39300
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Sport, Media, and Society (3)
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667-39400
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Sport in Film and Literature (3)
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667-39700
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The Olympic Games (3)
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667-40700
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Sport in the Civil Rights Movement (3)
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3
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Total
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12
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Total, general requirements
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56
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667-11000
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Introduction to Sport Management
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3
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667-30300
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Seminar in Legal and Ethical Issues in Sport
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3
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667-31000
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Labor Relations in Sport
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3
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667-32600
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Sport Promotions
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3
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667-34900
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Fieldwork in Sport Management and Media
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1
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667-41000
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Sport Policy
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3
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667-46000
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Internship in Sport Management and Media
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6
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880-22500
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Financial Accounting
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3
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880-22600
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Management Accounting
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3
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883-31100
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Business Finance
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3
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884-31200
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Principles of Marketing
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3
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885-30600
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Organizational Behavior
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3
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887-20300
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Legal Environment of Business
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3
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Total, specific requirements
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40
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General requirements
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56
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Specific requirements
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40
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Liberal arts electives (LA)
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7
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Free electives
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17
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Total, B.S. in sport management
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120
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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.
Requirements for the Major in Sports Information and Communication - B.S.
General requirements Credits
Computer science
A total of 3 credits selected from the following
312-xxxxx
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Computer science elective (excluding 312-15700) (3)
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663-13900
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Computer Applications in Exercise and Sport (3)
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3
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313-15500
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Basic Statistical Reasoning (may not be taken after 313-10800 or 313-11100) (3) or
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313-24300
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Statistics (3) or
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313-24400
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Statistics with Probability (4) or
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330-20700
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Statistics in Psychology (4)
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3-4
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314-10100
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Introduction to Philosophy (3)
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314-20300
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Introduction to Logic (3)
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314-32100
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Symbolic Logic (3)
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3
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Any natural science elective (NS)
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3
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311-xxxxx
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History elective
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3
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307-xxxxx
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English literature elective or
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Language elective selected from French (308), German (309), Hebrew (316), Spanish (318), or Italian (334)
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3
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Aesthetics elective to be selected from art (326), art history (376), music (551, 553, 554, 555, 558, 559), or theater arts (305)
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3
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314-xxxxx
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Philosophy elective (excluding logic courses) or
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344-xxxxx
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Religion elective
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3
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Humanities or fine arts elective (HU or FA)
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3
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Total, humanities and fine arts
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15
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319-11000
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Public Communication or
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319-11500
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Business and Professional Communication
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3
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377-10600
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Academic Writing I or
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377-10700
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Academic Writing II
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3
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377-20100
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Persuasive Argument
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3
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221-13100
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Media Writing (3)
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221-33200
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Writing for Public Relations (3)
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377-20500
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Personal Essay (3)
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377-31200
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Professional Writing (3)
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377-32000
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Public Essay (3)
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377-34000
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Magazine Writing (3)
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377-34200
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Writing about Sports (3)
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6
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Total, communication skills
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15
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306-12100
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Principles of Macroeconomics
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3
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306-12200
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Principles of Microeconomics
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3
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330-xxxxx
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Psychology elective (excluding statistics and methods courses)
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3
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331-xxxxx
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Sociology elective (excluding statistics and methods courses)
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3
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Total, social sciences
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12
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667-29500
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Social Aspects of Sport
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3
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667-29800
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Gender Issues in Sport
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3
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667-20700
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History of Sport (3)
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667-29700
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Sport: Philosophical Perspectives (3)
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667-30300
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Seminar in Legal and Ethical Issues in Sport (3)
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667-32400
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Youth Sport in America (3)
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667-39300
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Sport, Media, and Society (3)
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667-39400
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Sport in Film and Literature (3)
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667-39700
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The Olympic Games (3)
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667-40700
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Sport in the Civil Rights Movement (3)
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9
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Total, sport studies
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15
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Total, general requirements
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69-70
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221-10100
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Introduction to Media Production or
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225-11100
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Presentation Support Media
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3
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221-23200
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Public Relations
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3
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221-24100
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Advertising
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3
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667-11000
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Introduction to Sport Management
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3
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667-31000
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Labor Relations in Sport
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3
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667-32500
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Sports Information
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3
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667-32600
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Sport Promotions
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3
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667-34900
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Fieldwork in Sport Management and Media
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1
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667-46000
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Internship in Sport Management and Media
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6
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884-31200
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Principles of Marketing
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3
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884-32300
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Consumer Behavior or
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884-37000
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Promotion Management
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3
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Total, specific requirements
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34
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General requirements
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69-70
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Specific requirements
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34
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Free electives
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16-17
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Total, B.S. in sports information and communication
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120
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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.
Requirements for the Major in Sport Studies - B.S.
General requirements Credits
Computer science
A total of 3 credits selected from the following
312-xxxxx
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Computer science elective (3) or
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663-13900
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Computer Applications in Exercise and Sport (3)
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3
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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 course - depending on their scores on the Math Placement Exam)
313-10500
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Mathematics for Decision Making (3) or
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313-10800
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Calculus for Decision Making (4) or
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313-11100
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Calculus I (4) or
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313-15500
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Basic Statistical Reasoning (3)
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3-4
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Any natural science electives
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6-7
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307-xxxxx
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English elective
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3
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311-xxxxx
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History elective
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3
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Aesthetics elective to be selected from art (326), art history (376), music (551, 553, 554, 555, 558, 559), or theater arts (305)
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3
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314-xxxxx
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Philosophy elective or
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344-xxxxx
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Religion elective
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3
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Humanities or fine arts elective (HU or FA)
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3
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Total
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15
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319-11000
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Public Communication or
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319-11500
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Business and Professional Communication
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3
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377-10600
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Academic Writing I or
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377-10700
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Academic Writing II
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3
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377-xxxxx
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Writing elective (not 377-10100)
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3
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Total
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9
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330-xxxxx
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Psychology elective (excluding statistics and methods courses)
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3
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331-xxxxx
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Sociology elective (excluding statistics and methods courses)
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3
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306-xxxxx
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Economics elective (3) or
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310-xxxxx
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Politics elective (3)
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3
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339-xxxxx
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Anthropology elective (not 339-10300)
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3
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Social and behavioral science elective (SS)
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3
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Total
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15
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Total, general requirements
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51-53
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667-20700
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History of Sport
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3
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667-29500
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Social Aspects of Sport
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3
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667-29700
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Sport: Philosophical Perspectives
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3
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661-10100
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Leisure and Society (3)
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661-36600
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Social and Cultural Aspects of Play (3)
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663-29600
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Sport and Exercise Psychology (3)
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663-39600
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Seminar in Sport Psychology (3)
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667-11000
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Introduction to Sport Management (3)
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667-29800
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Gender Issues in Sport (3)
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667-30300
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Seminar: Legal and Ethical Issues in Sport (3)
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667-31000
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Labor Relations in Sport (3)
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667-32400
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Youth Sport in America (3)
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667-39300
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Sport, Media, and Society (3)
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667-39400
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Sport in Film and Literature (3)
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667-39700
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The Olympic Games (3)
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667-39900
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Selected Topics in Sport Management and Media (3)
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667-40700
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Sport in the Civil Rights Movement (3)
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667-45000
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Independent Study in Sport Management and Media (3)
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667-45100
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Independent Study in Sport Management and Media (3)
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21
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Total, specific requirements
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30
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General requirements
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51-53
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Specific requirements
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30
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Free electives
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37-39
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Total, B.S. in sport studies
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120
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Minors
Sport Studies Minor
Open to students majoring in all disciplines except those in sport management, sports information and communication, and sport studies.
Curriculum Credits
667-20700
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History of Sport (3)
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667-29500
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Social Aspects of Sport (3)
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667-29700
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Sport: Philosophical Perspectives (3)
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9
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663-29600
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Sport and Exercise Psychology (3)
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663-39600
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Seminar in Sport Psychology (3)
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667-29800
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Gender Issues in Sport (3)
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667-32400
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Youth Sport in America (3)
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667-39300
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Sport, Media, and Society (3)
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667-39400
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Sport in Film and Literature (3)
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667-39700
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The Olympic Games (3)
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667-39900
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Selected Topics in Sport Management and Media (3)
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667-40700
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Sport in the Civil Rights Movement (3)
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667-45000
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Independent Study in Sport Management and Media (3)
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9
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Total
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18
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