Sport Management (B.S.) - Sport Communication & Public Relations - Resident
Important: This degree plan is effective for those starting this degree program in fall 2022 through summer 2023. This degree plan will remain in effect for students who do not break enrollment or who do not change degree programs, concentrations, or cognates.
General Education/Foundational Skills Requirements
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Communication & Information Literacy 1 | ||
| ENGL 101 | Composition and Rhetoric | 3 |
| INQR 101 | Inquiry | 1 |
| Communications Elective | 3 | |
| Information Literacy Elective | 3 | |
| Information Literacy Elective | 3 | |
| Technological Solutions & Quantitative Reasoning 1 | ||
| UNIV 101 | Foundational Skills | 1 |
| Math Elective | MATH 114 or higher | 3 |
| Technology Competency 2 | 0-3 | |
| Critical Thinking 1 | ||
| RLGN 105 | Introduction to Biblical Worldview 3 | 2 |
| RSCH 201 | Research | 3 |
| Critical Thinking Elective | 3 | |
| Civic & Global Engagement 1 | ||
| EVAN 101 | Evangelism and the Christian Life 3 | 2 |
| Cultural Studies Elective | 3 | |
| Social & Scientific Inquiry 1 | ||
| Natural Science Elective | 3 | |
| Social Science Elective | 3 | |
| Christianity & Contexts 1 | ||
| BIBL 105 | Old Testament Survey | 2 |
| BIBL 110 | New Testament Survey | 2 |
| THEO 201 | Theology Survey I 3 | 2 |
| THEO 202 | Theology Survey II 3 | 2 |
| Total Hours | 44-47 | |
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Refer to the list of approved general education electives before enrolling in foundational skill requirements
- 2
All students must pass the Computer Assessment OR complete applicable INFT course
- 3
Students transferring in 45 or more UG credit hours will have the requirements of RLGN 105 Introduction to Biblical Worldview (2 c.h.) and EVAN 101 Evangelism and the Christian Life (2 c.h.) waived; Students transferring in 60 or more UG credit hours will also have the requirements of THEO 201 Theology Survey I (2 c.h.) and THEO 202 Theology Survey II (2 c.h.) waived
Major Requirements
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Major Foundational Courses | ||
| BUSI 201 | Intermediate Business Computer Applications 1 | 3 |
| ECON Elective | ECON 110 or higher 1 | 3 |
| Total Hours | 6 | |
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Course may fulfill select general education requirements
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Major Core | ||
| SETM 415 | Research Methods in Sport & Hospitality Management | 3 |
| SMGT 200 | Introduction to Sport Management | 3 |
| SMGT 201 | History of Sport | 3 |
| SMGT 302 | Sport Facilities and Events | 3 |
| SMGT 305 | Sport Law | 3 |
| SMGT 310 | Communication in Sport | 3 |
| SMGT 312 | Introduction to Sport Ministry Outreach | 3 |
| SMGT 404 | Administration and Organization in Sport and Recreation | 3 |
| SMGT 405 | Sport Finance | 3 |
| SMGT 406 | Issues and Trends in Sport | 3 |
| SMGT 410 | Sport Marketing | 3 |
| Experiential Component | ||
| SETM 205 | Practicum in Sport and Hospitality | 3 |
| SETM 399 | Interim Internship in Sport & Hospitality | 3 |
| or SETM 497 | Special Topics in Sport & Hospitality | |
| SETM 499 | Internship in Sport & Hospitality | 3 |
| Total Hours | 42 | |
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Cognate | ||
| JOUR 225 | Media Writing | 3 |
| SMGT 330 | Sport Communication Technology | 3 |
| SMGT 430 | Sport Media Strategies | 3 |
| STCO 348 | Strategic Social Media | 3 |
| Total Hours | 12 | |
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Free Electives | ||
| Choose 13-19 credit hours of Free Electives | 13-19 | |
| Total Hours | 13-19 | |
All applicable prerequisites must be met
Graduation Requirements
- 120 Total hours
- 2.0 Overall grade point average
- 30 Hours must be upper-level courses (300-400 level)
- Grade of ‘C’ Minimum required for all upper level courses in the major and all SMGT courses
- 25% Of major taken through Liberty University
- 30 Hours must be completed through Liberty University
- Grad App Submission of Degree Completion Application must be completed within the last semester of a student's anticipated graduation date
- CSER All requirements must be satisfied before a degree will be awarded