2016-2017 Samford University Catalog 
    
    Mar 28, 2024  
2016-2017 Samford University Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Sport Administration Major (B.S.)


Return to {$returnto_text} Return to: Programs of Study

The sport administration major is designed to prepare students for sport industry leadership positions in: intercollegiate athletic administration, professional sports, facility and event operations, marketing and public relations, law, interscholastic athletic administration, sport business, and related fields. Every course is grounded in leadership skills such as punctuality, problem-solving, professional speaking and intentionality. Students must have a minimum GPA of 2.5 for admission to the program and must maintain a minimum 2.3 GPA to remain in the program. If, at any time a student falls below a 2.3 GPA overall, a one semester probation will be implemented. After this probation, if a student’s overall GPA remains below 2.3, he/she will be dismissed from the program for one academic year.

Required Courses


University Core Curriculum: 22 Credits


Click here  to view the University Core Curriculum requirements.

General Education Requirements: 22-23 Credits


Sport Administration Major: 53 Credits


General Electives: 30-31 Credits


(directed by advisor)

Total Required Credits: 129


NOTE 1: Unless a requirement is specified, see General Education Requirements  in the Howard College of Arts & Sciences section for a list of required and applicable courses.                                                                        NOTE 2: Students must maintain a 2.3 GPA to remain in the major.

Return to {$returnto_text} Return to: Programs of Study