Sport Management, A.S.

Location(s): On-Campus

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Program Outcomes

Students will be able to demonstrate an understanding of the various roles and functions of professionals in the sport management industry.

Students will be able to analyze moral and ethical issues related to sport and develop a personal philosophy regarding social responsibility and moral commitment in a sport management setting.

Students will be able to apply critical thinking and reasoning skills.

Students will be able to demonstrate an ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written formats and to work cooperatively.

Additional Information

This A.S. degree has a 2 + 2 agreement with Minnesota State University, Mankato. Contact Sara Woodward, sara.woodward@dctc.edu for more information.

This is a suggested sample course sequence. Please contact your program advisor regarding your academic plans.

First Year - Fall Semester: 15 Credits

EXER 1000 - Introduction to Human Performance Studies 3 Credits
EXER 1065 - Psychology of Sport and Performance 3 Credits
COMS 1015 - Fundamentals of Public Speaking 3 Credits
ENGL 1150 - Composition I 3 Credits
MnTC Goal 10 (BIOL 1110 recommended) 3 Credits

First Year - Spring Semester: 16 Credits

EXER 1045 - Organization and Management of Sports 3 Credits
ADMS 1018 - Basic Computer Applications 3 Credits
COMS 1020 - Interpersonal Communication 3 Credits
SOCY 1110 - Introduction to Sociology 3 Credits
MnTC Goal 3 (CHEM 1500 recommended) 4 Credits *

Second Year - Fall Semester: 15 Credits

EXER 2295 - Social and Ethical Aspects of Sport 3 Credits
MATS 1300 - College Algebra 4 Credits
PSYC 1105 - General Psychology 4 Credits
MnTC Goal 8 (HUMA 1100 or SPAN 1300 recommended) 4 Credits *

Second Year - Spring Semester: 14 Credits

EXER 2975 - PRACTICUM - Exercise and Sport Science Credits
ACCT 1010 - Principles of Financial Accounting I 4 Credits
ECON 1200 - Principles of Macroeconomics 3 Credits
*generally offered in the fall semester
or
ECON 1100 - Principles of Microeconomics 3 Credits
MnTC Goal 1 (ENGL 2000 recommended) 3 Credits
General Electives (MnTC Goal 6) 3 Credits *

Total Program Requirements: 60

* It is recommended to complete the Minnesota Transfer Curriculum. Please work with an academic advisor or Sara Woodward for specific course selection.