Courses
PS 273 ADOLESCENT DEVELOPMENT 3.0 Credit(s)
An in-depth study of developmental and behavioral issues in adolescence. Emphasis is on adjustment to adolescent roles, the search for self-identity, and healthy and unhealthy personality development. Prerequisite: Take PS 110
Offered: Fall, Spring & Summer Sems All Years
PS 274 ADULT DEVELOPMENT PSYCHOLOGY 3.0 Credit(s)
Considers various psychological issues and developmental tasks of adulthood and middle age, psychological characteristics of older adults and the psychology of death and dying. Prerequisite: Take PS-110 or PS-101 with Grade of C or better or P
Offered: Fall & Spring Semesters All Years
PS 289 POSITIVE PSYCHOLOGY IN LIT & FILM 3.0 Credit(s)
In this course students will study the field of positive psychology from the interdisciplinary perspectives of psychology, literature, and film. Positive psychology is the scientific study of the strengths and virtues that enable people to live meaningful and fulfilling lives-to survive and thrive as individuals in human communities. In this course students will read and learn about this scientific branch of psychology-its theories, models, and applications-and then read literature and view films that represent the themes, characteristics, and elements that constitute positive psychology. Finally students will examine and practice the ways that positive psychology can apply to their lives. Prerequisite: Take PS-110
Offered: As Needed Contact Department
PS 299 SPECIAL TOPICS 1.0-3.0 Credit(s)
Designates new or occasional courses that may or may not become part of the department's permanent offerings. Courses capitalize on a timely topic, a faculty member's particular interest, an experimental alternative to existing courses, etc. Prerequisites established by the department as appropriate for the specific course. Course title is shown on the student's transcript. Consult the current course schedule for available topics and current prerequisites.
Offered: As Needed Contact Department
SM 206 SPORT ENTERPRISE MANAGEMENT 3.0 Credit(s)
Examines principles and foundations of sport management and how the functions of planning, organizing, leading, and directing apply to the sport enterprise. Focus is on the application of core management principles, including ethics. The course provides a basis for understanding the development and governance of the sport industry and for addressing contemporary problems and issues. Students develop a model of management designed to achieve the goals of the sport enterprise. A prerequisite to SM 235, SM 245, SM 265, SM 281, SM 283, SM 299, and SM 390
Offered: All Semesters All Years
SM 210 HR MGMT: THE SPORT ENTERPRISE 3.0 Credit(s)
Prerequisite: SM 206
Offered: As Needed Contact Department
SM 222 SPORT COMMUNICATION 3.0 Credit(s)
Prerequisite: EN 110, CA 101 MS 101
Offered: As Needed Contact Department
SM 235 SPORT LAW 3.0 Credit(s)
Explores the application of legal principles to the sport industry and provides basic knowledge of a wide range of legal statutes that relate to various dimensions of sport business. Major focus is on a review of judicial opinions in the areas of tort liability (risk management), agency and contract law, labor and employment law, and antitrust issues that frequently have been addressed in cases involving sport enterprises. Prerequisite: BU 231 or MGT-231
Offered: All Semesters All Years
SM 243 SPORT FINANCE 3.0 Credit(s)
Examines the application of financial methodology for sport enterprises. Emphasis is on understanding the important sources of revenue (e.g., ticket sales, sponsorships) and media as well as the principal expenses of managing a professional team (e.g., salaries). The course also provides insight to the financing of stadiums and arenas and the valuation of teams. Prerequisite: Take FN-215
Offered: Fall & Spring Semesters All Years
SM 265 SPORT MARKETING 3.0 Credit(s)
Analyzes how marketing, promotion, and public relations principles apply to the sport industry. Explores issues in marketing of the sport enterprise, sport-related events and venues, and products and services. Focus is on the marketing of sport as a product and on the marketing of non-sport products and services using sport as a promotional tool. Addresses unique challenges and limitations as well as new trends in sport marketing. Prerequisite: Take MK-201
Offered: All Semesters All Years
SM 281 SPORT VENUE &EVENT MANAGEMENT 3.0 Credit(s)
Examines principles and fundamentals of managing and financing sport and entertainment venues. Focuses on developing knowledge and skills necessary to develop, design, and manage sports, recreation, and health/fitness facilities. Emphasizes design analysis, operations, and event management. Includes site visits. Prerequisite: Take SM-206
Offered: All Semesters All Years
SM 283 THE SPORTING GOODS INDUSTRY 3.0 Credit(s)
Examines the history, foundations, organization, management, and future of the sporting goods industry. Designed specifically for individuals interested in a career in the sporting goods industry and focuses on understanding the development of core dimensions of the industry, including market structure, sporting goods manufacturers, marketing strategies, and channel distribution and sporting goods e-commerce. The course emphasizes problem-solving and developing critical thinking skills within the context of the sporting goods industry. Prerequisite: SM 206
Offered: As Needed Contact Department
SM 290 PRACTICUM IN SPORT MGMT 1.0 Credit(s)
Offered: As Needed Contact Department
SM 299 SPECIAL TOPICS 3.0 Credit(s)
Designates new or occasional courses that may or may not become part of the department's permanent offerings. Courses capitalize on a timely topic, a faculty member's particular interest, an experimental alternative to existing courses, etc. Prerequisites established by the department as appropriate for the specific course. Course title is shown on the student's transcript. Consult the current course schedule for available topics and current prerequisites.
Offered: As Needed All Years
SO 201 POVERTY AND INEQUALITY IN U.S 3.0 Credit(s)
The aim of this course is for students to develop an understanding of the nature, causes, and consequences of poverty and socioeconomic inequality in contemporary United States. These problems are examined from theoretical, descriptive, historical, and comparative perspectives. The intersection of the problems of poverty and inequality with gender, race, ethnicity, and political power are also examined. Students will have an opportunity to examine critically current public policies designed to deal with the problems of poverty and inequality in American society.
Offered: As Needed Contact Department