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Course Criteria
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1.00 Credits
Investigation of an approved project leading to a written report. Project topic is selected in conference with a professor in the area of interest, regular meetings to be held. Offered on a credit, non-credit basis only.
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0.10 Credits
No course description available.
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5.00 Credits
A course to help the student define professional goals and assess personal strengths and weaknesses in the light of competencies deemed essential for a sports management career. An overview of the field of Sports Management. Types of careers, training, experiences, course of study, as well as characteristics of a successful manager are discussed.
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5.00 Credits
An overview of the various techniques and strategies of marketing sports. Areas of discussion will include developing a brand, understanding the sport market, consumer segmentation, identification of target markets, using technology in marketing, creating a marketing mix, and sponsorships. The class is designed to develop a student's critical thinking and evaluation abilities. Students will work in teams to develop a marketing plan for a sport property and present to their peers. Students will also design, present, and sell to the class a corporate sponsorship proposal.
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5.00 Credits
The focus of this course is to provide a sports law course for the use in sports management as an informative practical resource for sports managers. The course educates sports management students and sports managers to the structure and process of the U.S. legal system and its application to sports. It also provides information and a practical resource for sports managers.
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5.00 Credits
This course reflects the importance of the revenue that is generated from the sale of sponsorships and the selling of tickets to individuals, groups, and corporations to the success of professional and major collegiate athletic programs. Specifically, the course is designed with a focus on professional selling and communication processes successful in the realm of sports products and services. Topics include presentation methods, persuasion, handling objections, finding solutions, developing relationships, and serving clients and customers. Case study, videotaped role playing, and professional interaction are key learning tools.
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5.00 Credits
The internship is a vital component of a student's preparation for entrance into his/her chosen field. Each student will select an internship in an area of sports management. The internship must have a duration of at least 10 weeks/400 clock hours and an advisor's approval. Completion of course work with a minimum of 2.5 GPA is required to be eligible for internship placement. Upon completion of their internship assignment students will complete a paper about their internship experience, an internship log, a project notebook, and an updated resume. The sponsoring agency will also submit a final evaluation of the student intern. This course will be graded Credit/No Credit.
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5.00 Credits
This course is designed to provide beginning knowledge of social services, current and dominant issues of social welfare, the welfare state, the nature of social work, and the interaction between individuals and their environments. The course examines the knowledge base, the value base, and the historical landmarks in the development of the social welfare system and professional social work. Classroom sessions, student assignments, readings, and guest speakers will be used to examine how social workers work with a diverse client population and how social workers contribute to solving major social problems within our society. Prerequisite: Sophomore standing or permission of the instructor. GE D5
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5.00 Credits
This course provides an overall introduction to social welfare policies in relation to social work practice. Students gain an understanding of the historical and philosophical background of social welfare policies and the social work profession. Important issues in social policy formulation and models of policy analysis are presented. The impact of social policies on diverse populations such as ethnic minorities, children, women, the poor, and other oppressed groups is examined. The course also focuses on the concept of social justice as it relates to welfare policy formulation and implementation. Prerequisite: admission to the program.
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5.00 Credits
This course uses a comparative theory approach that encourages critical thinking skills when analyzing theories. A broad range of theories are covered including traditional lifespan as well as contemporary knowledge theories. Biopsychosocial/spiritual issues of individuals, families, groups, organizations, institutions, and communities are considered within the context of social systems, a life course perspective, and the theories covered. Special attention is given to the unique situations involving oppression in vulnerable populations and, through analysis, which theories adequately address these issues. Prerequisite: admission to the program.
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