SPRINGFIELD COLLEGE UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAM CHECKSHEET & SEQUENCING GUIDELINES Sport Management Major 2010-2011 Cohort - First two pages of this document -- requirements for the undergraduate General Education Program. - Subsequent pages -- requirements and course-sequencing guidelines for the Sport Management major, for students who matriculate to SC during the 2010-2011 academic year. - Use this as a guide in selecting courses and fill in completely to track your progress toward graduation. - Note that requirements are subject to change, and may not be offered when listed. Always confirm your plans with your advisor or chairperson. General Education Program Requirements (customized for the SMGT Major): Course code Title Cr Sem/Yr * Grade Note I. Competencies 1. College Writing (6 credits) ENGL 11 College Writing I Required for all students ENGL 114 College Writing II Required for all students 2. Writing Across the Curriculum (6 credits; one or both courses embedded in major requirements) HPER 475 Legal Issues in Sport and Recreation NA Record credits on major requirement line SMRT 50 Marketing and Public Relations for Sport and Recreation Management NA Record credits on major requirement line. Computer Applications ( credits) 4. Information Literacy ( credits -- this is embedded in major requirements) II. Domains of Knowledge and Understanding 1. Arts and Humanities A. Literary Studies ( credits) B. Visual/Performing Arts (must total credits) C. Spiritual and Ethical Dimensions ( credits) 2. Analytical and Natural Sciences A. Quantitative Reasoning ( credits) B. Natural Sciences (4 credits; lecture and lab) * e.g., F 10, S 11, or TR for transferred courses SC Program Checksheet - Fall 2010 1
General Education Program Requirements, cont.. Social Sciences A. Historical/Cultural Studies ( credits) B. Behavioral and Social Sciences ( credits) 4. International/Multicultural Studies ( - 6 credits, depending upon option selected) 5. Social Justice ( credits) SMRT 272 Introduction to Therapeutic Recreation Required for major 6. Physical Education A. Health and Wellness ( credits) ECON 200 is recommended (as part of the BUSM minor). HLTH 100 Wellness: A Way of Life Required for all students B. Physical Activity (must total credits) cr of intermediate language, or 6 cr of elementary language, or approved study abroad program, or 6 cr of Multicultural and International/Global courses TOTAL GENERAL EDUCATION CREDITS EARNED: Minimum 40 credits required - A course may fulfill a maximum of two domains (a double-dip), or two domains plus one competency. When recording a doubledip, list credits earned only once -- in the second box, write "NA." - If 40 credits are not met through coursework listed above, record additional General Education coursework below. APPROVED GENERAL EDUCATION MODIFICATIONS (if applicable): An approved Request for Waiver or Substitution form must be on file in the Registrar's Office for each waiver or substitution. Requirement Modification On file? Date Comment NOTE: - See the 2010-2011 GenEd menus for eligible options for each category. Menus can be found in the 2010 Undergraduate Catalog and on the Registrar's or Academic Advising web pages. - 100-level courses are generally geared for first-year students, 200- for sophomores, 00- for juniors, 400- for seniors. Some courses may be taken a year earlier -- check with your advisor or the instructor to determine if that is appropriate for you. SC Program Checksheet - Fall 2010 2
Note: Major requirements are broken down by the year typically taken, with a section for those that have flexible timing. Major requirements for SMGT total 59 credits (56 credits strictly for the major, plus credits that overlap with GenEds). Major Requirements -- typically taken during the FIRST YEAR: SMRT 101 Introduction to Sport Management 2 SMRT 106 Dynamics of Leadership SMRT 116 Event Management and Promotions In addition, you should take the following General Education requirements your first year : ENGL 11 College Writing I (Fall only) ENGL 114 College Writing II (Spring only) GenEd requirements -- record on GenEd page HLTH 100 Wellness: A Way of Life In addition, select from: - Major requirements from the flexible timing section, as appropriate (see page 4) - General Education requirements (see page 1), and/or - Allowable electives (see page 5) To total 0 credits for the year. Major Requirements -- typically taken during the SECOND YEAR: SMRT 272 Introduction to Therapeutic Recreation NA Record credits on GenEd page SMRT 84 Practicum In addition, select: - Major requirements from the flexible timing section, as appropriate - General Education requirements, and/or - Allowable electives To total 0 credits for the year. SC Program Checksheet - Fall 2010
Major Requirements -- typically taken during the THIRD YEAR: SMRT 50 Marketing and Public Relations for Sport and Recreation Management In addition, select: - Major requirements from the flexible timing section, as appropriate - General Education requirements, and/or - Allowable electives To total 0 credits for the year. Major Requirements -- typically taken during the FOURTH YEAR: SMRT 485 Undergraduate Internship 12 Plus any outstanding General Education requirements, major requirements listed in the "flexible timing" section below, or electives to total a minimum of 120 credits earned for your career. Major Requirements -- flexible timing (note prerequisites): HPER 475 Legal Issues in Sport and Recreation Typically taken rd or 4th year HPER 478 Budgeting for Sport and Recreation Typically taken rd or 4th year HPER 479 Personnel and Human Resources Management Typically taken rd or 4th year MOST 28 Psychology of Sport Typically taken 2nd, rd, or 4th year MOST 428 Sociology of Sport Typically taken rd or 4th year SMRT 61 Facility Design, Operations and Maintenance Typically taken rd or 4th year SMRT 70 Communication in Sport Typically taken 2nd, rd, or 4th year SMRT 78 Customer Service Typically taken 2nd or rd year SMRT 420 Introduction to Sport Governance Typically taken rd or 4th year SMRT 440 Ethics in Sport and Recreation Typically taken rd or 4th year APPROVED MAJOR REQUIREMENT MODIFICATIONS (if applicable): Any substitution or waiver of the requirements listed above must be approved by the department chairperson. Documentation of that approval should also be kept in the student's departmental file. Requirement Modification Date Dept. chair signature SC Program Checksheet - Fall 2010 4
Electives, to total 120 credits: You must earn a minimum of 120 credits to complete your degree. Depending on which GenEd courses you select, you will need 18 elective credits or more to reach 120 credits. List those electives below (including courses for a minor, if you choose to complete one). SMGT students are strongly encouraged to complete the following courses, thereby earning a Business Management minor: BUSM 150 Introduction to Business BUSM 210 Principles of Accounting I BUSM 215 Principles of Management ECON 200 Principles of Macroeconomics / NA Prerequisite: BUSM 150 Typically taken 1st or 2nd year Prerequisite: BUSM 150 Typically taken 1st or 2nd year May be counted on GenEd page Typically taken 2nd year ECON 205 Principles of Microeconomics Typically taken 2nd year ECON 50* Economics of Sports Prerequisite: ECON 200 and 205 Typically taken rd year * Sport Management students who are applying to the MBA program must take BUSM 15, Financial Management, in addition to/or instead of ECON 50. TOTAL CREDITS EARNED: credits as of / / (see transcript or course history to verify) Program standards and degree requirements on following page SC Program Checksheet - Fall 2010 5
SMGT Major Standards: In order to qualify for advanced standing in the SMGT Major, and to be eligible for rd- and 4th-year courses, I must achieve the following standards by the end of my sophomore year (and maintain them throughout the remainder of my program): Earn a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.500. Demonstrate proper professional and responsible behavior, both on- and off-campus, as a Sport Management student and a member of the college community. Undergraduate Degree Requirements: (Minimum standards for the College -- major standards may be higher) I have completed all General Education domains and competencies. I have completed a minimum of 40 credits of General Education coursework. I have completed a minimum of 120 credits (see transcript or course history to verify). I have a cumulative GPA of 2.000 or better. (SMGT requires a cumulative GPA of 2.500 or higher.) I have satisfied the residency requirement, having earned 60 credits at SC, including 15 of my last 0. I have completed all required coursework for my major (see recommended year and flexible timing sections above). I have satisfied all program standards for this major (listed above and/or referenced in department publications). SC Program Checksheet - Fall 2010 6