Sport Studies, B.A.

Degree Awarded: Bachelor of Arts

The Sport Studies program provides opportunities to examine the historical and contemporary role of sport in society. Classes consider the complex issues of race and ethnicity, social class, and gender and sexuality within sport and those relationships within areas such as media, politics, education, and the economy. Sport Studies prepares students to work in a variety of careers in the sport industry as well as pursuing graduate studies by combining their interest in sport studies with a minor of their choice.

Requirements for the Major:

42 semester credits including:

SA 101 - Introduction to Sport Management Semester Hour(s): 3
SA 110 - History of Global Sport Semester Hour(s): 3
SA 111 - History of Sport in America Semester Hour(s): 3
SA 204 - Sports Communication Semester Hour(s): 3
SA 206 - Evaluation and Methodology Procedures in Sports and Social Sciences Semester Hour(s): 3
SA 215 - Ethical Issues in Sport Semester Hour(s): 3
SA 220 - Sport Sociology Semester Hour(s): 3
SA 221 - Sport Psychology Semester Hour(s): 3
SA 301 - Gender, Sport, and Culture Semester Hour(s): 3
SA 315 - Legal Issues in Sports Semester Hour(s): 3
SA 321 - Sports in Education Semester Hour(s): 3
SA 322 - Sport in New Media Semester Hour(s): 3
SA 401 - Sport, Culture, and Nationalism Semester Hour(s): 3
SA 490 - Sport Policy Development Semester Hour(s): 3