Program Contacts: Nick Pietruszkiewicz 203-582-7937 and Hillary Haldane 203-582-3822
Whether as a participant in sports or as a spectator, people throughout the world have contributed to the creation of a multi-billion dollar industry. Sport is a profound social phenomenon, the study of which can provide the student with deep insights into the dynamics of our society.
The goal of the interdisciplinary sports studies minor is to foster an understanding of the role of sport in society and culture, to explore the complex relationships between sport and various industries and institutions (business, medicine, media, politics, law, etc.), and to prepare students for careers in sports-related industries by raising awareness of the major issues facing professionals in these fields. This minor also seeks to make connections between what students learn in the University Curriculum and their major coursework by illustrating how sport bridges various disciplines.
Students complete the minor by taking six courses for a total of 18 credits as expressed below:
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses | ||
| SPS 101 | Introduction to Sports Studies | 3 |
| or SPCM 101 | Introduction to Sports Communications | |
| Select 15 credits from: 1 | 15 | |
| Sports Public Relations | ||
| Video Storytelling Techniques | ||
| Podcasting & Audio Storytelling | ||
| The Art of Interviewing | ||
| The Story of Football (SPS 362) | ||
| Baseball and Statistics | ||
| Special Topics in Sports Studies | ||
| Sports Leadership | ||
| College Athletics Administration | ||
| Sports Law | ||
| Philosophy of Sport | ||
| Special Topics in Sports Studies | ||
| Sociology of Sport | ||
| International Sport Business | ||
| Sports Management | ||
| Contemporary Issues in Sports and Entertainment Management | ||
| Sports Economics | ||
| Special Topics in Sports Studies | ||
| Internship | ||
| Independent Study | ||
| Independent Study | ||
| Special Topics in Sports Communications | ||
| Total Credits | 18 | |
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Within the 18 credits in the minor, students must take at least three credits from two of the following: College of Arts & Sciences, School of Business, School of Communications, and School of Health Sciences. Students in the School of Communications may take more more than six credits from courses offered by the School of Communications.