From coverage of the Olympics and the Super Bowl to the social activism of athletes such as Jackie Robinson, Megan Rapinoe and Colin Kaepernick, the world of sports continues to leave a distinct imprint on our lives. With our Minor in Sports Studies, you’ll learn how this multibillion-dollar industry has become an integral part of our cultural narrative, particularly over the past century.
In our Minor in Sports Studies program, you’ll learn how sports have influenced many disciplines, such as sociology, law, health science, economics, journalism, marketing and advertising.
Specialized courses will build your understanding of the sports industry, media coverage of star athletes, and the ethical, physical and mental health issues that athletes face. Our professional-grade facilities and equipment in the Ed McMahon Communications Center offer additional hands-on opportunities for students.
Students can complete the minor by taking six courses for a total of 18 credits. All students must take SPS 101. In addition, students must select at least one SPS course from two of the four areas (arts and sciences, business, communications, health science), with the remaining credits coming from any of the courses offered as part of the minor. Students from the School of Communications can take no more than 6 credits in communications. Classes are cross-listed with the SPS designation.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Required Course: | ||
| SPS 101 | Introduction to Sports Studies | 3 |
| Select five of the following: | 15 | |
| Multimedia Production Techniques for Sports (JRN 106) | ||
| Baseball and Statistics (MA 176) | ||
| Special Topics in Sports Studies | ||
| Sports Leadership | ||
| Sports Law (LE 224) | ||
| Philosophy of Sport (PL 240) | ||
| The Art of the Podcast (JRN 280) | ||
| Sociology of Sport (SO 307) | ||
| Sports Public Relations (STC 311) | ||
| Sports Management | ||
| Psychology of Sport and Exercise (PS 320) | ||
| Sports Economics (EC 325) | ||
| History and Social Impact of Baseball | ||
| Sports Reporting (JRN 361) | ||
| The Story of Football (JRN 362) | ||
| Sports, Media and Society (MSS 420) | ||
| Internship | ||
| Student Media Independent Study | ||
| Independent Study | ||
| Independent Study | ||
| Total Credits | 18 | |
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