Sports and Society provides students a basis for understanding the sports industry and the broader economic, political, religious, cultural, ethnic, and social systems that apply to the world of sports. Selected courses should emphasize the development of a fundamental skill set in economics, accounting, and general management theory as well as an increased understanding and ability to evaluate multiple perspectives on social and cultural change, and to assess the strengths and weaknesses of conflicting points of view.
Emphasis theme requirements stipulate that students take courses in at least two different disciplines that emphasize development of and appreciation of the economic, political, religious, cultural, ethnic, and social systems that apply to the world of sports.
- Understanding theories regarding teams including issues related to cultural, gender, and socioeconomic diversity.
- Understanding issues related to the role sports plays in society.
- Greater preparedness to understand workplace issues.
Examples of courses taken by students with an emphasis in Sports and Society include, but are not limited to:
- ACCT 200: Introduction to Financial Accounting
- JOUR 308: Sports Journalism
- MGMT 351: Sports Administration and Planning
- SOC 304: Race, Class, Gender and Sports