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Curriculum and Degree Requirements
Sport Management (BS)

Distribution Requirements and Corequisites: 47 credit-hours
To major in this program, you will need to complete 47 distribution credits. As a major in Sport Management, you will be required to complete 11 credit-hours in science and mathematics, bringing you above the University's distribution requirement of 45 credit-hours. This brings the total distribution credit hours required for Sport Management majors to 47. Courses specifically required are listed below each subject area with a double asterisk (**) and must be completed with the grade of C or better.

Theology and Philosophy: 9 credit-hours
PHI 170, Contemporary Moral Problems, is strongly recommended.

Written and Oral Communication: 9 credit-hours

Science and Mathematics: 11 credit-hours
** BIO 220 Human Anatomy and Laboratory (4)
** MAT 152 Elementary Probability & Statistics (3)
** SES 360 Applied Exercise Physiology and Lab (4)
     (also required in SES Core)

Social and Behavioral Sciences: 9 credit-hours
** ECO 201 Introductory Macroeconomics (3)
      (also required for minor in Business)
** PSY 281 Introduction to Psychology (3)

Humanities and Fine Arts: 9 credit-hours 

Sport Management Major Requirements: 53 credit-hours

SES Core Requirements: 18 credit-hours #
SES 210 Foundations of Sport & Exercise Sciences (3)
SES 212 Emergency Response (3)
SES 270 Concepts of Fitness and Wellness (3)
SES 335 Psycho-Social Aspects of Sport (3)
SES 340 Adapted Physical Activity, Sport and Recreation (3)
SES 360 Applied Exercise Physiology and Lab (4)
or
SES 361 Exercise Physiology and Lab (4)
SES 480 Contemporary Issues and Ethics in Sport (3)

# SES 360 is required, but counted in distribution

Sport Management Core: 21 credit-hours
CS 180 Introduction to Computers (3)
SES 250 Sport and Recreational Management (3)
SES 485 Legal Issues In Sport and Exercise Sciences (3)
SES 499 Internship in Sport Mgmt. AND/OR SM-Diving Industry (12)

Additional Sport Management Requirements: 12 credit-hours
SES 260 Leisure Planning and Programming  (3)
SES 380 Facility Design and Event Management  (3)
SES 440 Sport Marketing, Promotions, and Fund Raising  (3)
SES 444 Financial Applications to Sport  (3)

Minor in Business: 18 credit-hours
ACC 201 Financial Accounting (3)
ECO 201 Intro. Macroeconomics
(3 hrs. counted in Distribution) 
MGT 305 Organizational Behavior & Management  (3)
MGT 352 Human Resource Management  (3)
MKT 385 Consumer Behavior (Prerequisite - SES 440)  (3)

In addition, you will take two business electives recommended by your advisor and the Associate Dean, Andreas School of Business (6 hrs)

Electives (3 hours minimum): 6 credit-hours 
Recommended Courses:

SES 431 Media Relations in Sport (3)
COM 200 Introduction to Mass Media (3)
COM 390 Principles of Public Relations (3)
ENG 417 Advertising Copywriting (3)
ENG 418 Publication Production and Layout (3)

DEGREE TOTAL: SPORT MANAGEMENT (BS) 121

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