Sports Management, Humanities and Social Sciences Area of Concentration

Important Information

Short Description

This area of concentration provides students with the opportunity to examine the dynamic field of sports in relation to business, society, leadership, human development, and management. This degree is appropriate for students interested in careers within the fields of athletic and recreation administration, the fitness industry, college and professional sports, business, and retail marketing.

Type of Credential

Associate of Arts (A.A.) in Humanities and Social Sciences
Area of Concentration - Sports Management

Program Code

A 559

Contacts and Additional Information

Program Coordinator:

CCBC Catonsville, Craig Newton
443-840-4785 or cnewton2@ccbcmd.edu

Additional Information:

Opportunities for Prior Learning Assessment (PLA) - Several General Education classes have PLA opportunities. See CLEP and DSST.

Semester Sequence

This is a suggested full-time schedule for a student who has completed any developmental course work and has no transfer credits. Refer to the College catalog for specific requirements in selecting General Education Courses .

Semester 1 (Fall)

ENGL 101 - College Composition I 3 Credit(s).
ACCT 101 - Principles of Accounting I 3 Credit(s).
HLTH 120 - Aging and Health 3 Credit(s).
SPMT 120 - Introduction to Kinesiology 3 Credit(s).
or
KNLS 120 - Introduction to Kinesiology 3 Credit(s).
Program Elective 3 Credit(s).

Semester 2 (Spring)

ENGL 102 - College Composition II 3 Credit(s).
CMNS 101 - Fundamentals of Communication 3 Credit(s).
MATH 153 - Introduction to Statistical Methods 4 Credit(s). (Or select any higher level 4-credit MATH course from the list of approved General Education Courses .)
ACCT 102 - Principles of Accounting II 3 Credit(s).
Program Elective 3 Credit(s).

Semester 3 (Fall)

BIOL 109 - Human Anatomy and Physiology 4 Credit(s).
CSIT 101 - Technology and Information Systems 3 Credit(s).
ECON 201 - Introduction to Macro-Economic Principles 3 Credit(s).
MCOM 111 - Introduction to Mass Media 3 Credit(s).
Program Elective 3 Credit(s).

Semester 4 (Spring)

ECON 202 - Introduction to Micro-Economic Principles 3 Credit(s).
SPMT 250 - Management of Fitness and Sports Facilities and Programs 3 Credit(s).
or
KNLS 250 - Management of Fitness and Sports Facilities and Programs 3 Credit(s).
SPMT 271 - Sports Management Internship 1 Credit(s).
Gen. Ed. Elective - Biological and Physical Sciences 3 Credit(s). Select a Physical Sciences course from the approved list of General Education Courses .
Program Elective 3 Credit(s).

Courses Needed for this Area of Concentration*

General Education Requirements and Electives - 35 Credits

General Education Requirements:

ENGL 101 - College Composition I 3 Credit(s).
ENGL 102 - College Composition II 3 Credit(s).
CMNS 101 - Fundamentals of Communication 3 Credit(s).
MATH 153 - Introduction to Statistical Methods 4 Credit(s). Or select any higher level 4-credit MATH course from the list of approved General Education Courses .
BIOL 109 - Human Anatomy and Physiology 4 Credit(s).
CSIT 101 - Technology and Information Systems 3 Credit(s).
ECON 201 - Introduction to Macro-Economic Principles 3 Credit(s).
ECON 202 - Introduction to Micro-Economic Principles 3 Credit(s).
HLTH 120 - Aging and Health 3 Credit(s).
MCOM 111 - Introduction to Mass Media 3 Credit(s).

General Education Electives:

Choose one Physical Science course from the list of approved General Education Courses .

Biological and Physical Sciences, 3 Credit(s).

Concentration Requirements and Electives - 25 credits

Concentration Requirements:

ACCT 101 - Principles of Accounting I 3 Credit(s).
ACCT 102 - Principles of Accounting II 3 Credit(s).
SPMT 120 - Introduction to Kinesiology 3 Credit(s).
or
KNLS 120 - Introduction to Kinesiology 3 Credit(s).
SPMT 250 - Management of Fitness and Sports Facilities and Programs 3 Credit(s).
or
KNLS 250 - Management of Fitness and Sports Facilities and Programs 3 Credit(s).
SPMT 271 - Sports Management Internship 1 Credit(s).

Program Electives:

Select 12 credits from the following list of electives:

SPMT 100 - Principles of Athletic Coaching 3 Credit(s).
SPMT 201 - Sociology of Sport and Exercise 3 Credit(s).
SPMT 202 - Legal Issues and Ethics in Sports Management 3 Credit(s).
SPMT 203 - Psychology of Sport 3 Credit(s).
SPMT 260 - History of Sports in America 3 Credit(s).

Number of Credits Required for Degree: 60*

Notes

*Credit students who are new to college (no successfully completed transferable college credits from other institutions) are required to take ACDV 101 - Academic Development: Transitioning to College . This 1-credit course is designed to be taken in the first semester at CCBC. Students must provide an official transcript(s) from an accredited institution to document successful completion of college coursework for the ACDV 101 requirement to be waived.

Area of Concentration Description

This area of concentration provides students with the opportunity to examine the dynamic field of sports in relation to business, society, leadership, human development, and management. The degree is appropriate for students interested in careers within the fields of athletic and recreation administration, the fitness industry, college and professional sports, business, and retail marketing. Students completing the program will gain knowledge in general business practices, program management, and decision making.

Area of Concentration Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this degree, students will be able to:

demonstrate skills and knowledge in the area of sports management they have chosen to pursue;
critically analyze how race, gender, ethnicity, socioeconomics, access, and culture affect a population’s ability to engage and compete in sports;
identify and analyze the requirements for business success in the Sports Management field including planning, policy development, program development, public relations, legal aspects, and business management principles (basic financial management, marketing basics, insurance and liability);
identify and discuss contemporary risk management issues and legal requirements that confront owners/executives, managers, and operations level personnel in Sports Management fields including fitness facilities, college and professional sports; students will analyze legal terminology/research, principles of risk management, liability concepts, liability scenarios, and litigation;
demonstrate the ability to analyze and evaluate the social impact of sports on a society including gender, race, age, and current topics including media’s role in sporting events and legal/illegal activities (supplement/drug use, gambling);
communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, and demonstrate basic knowledge of information technology as applied to the Sports Management industry;
demonstrate professional behavior and ethics;
complete the Sports Management program and the requirements for the Associate of Arts degree;
complete an internship within the field of sports management; and
seek to transfer to the college of their choice to complete their four-year degree.