sociology
Bachelor of General Studies
Coursework Location(s)
Main/Tucson
Online - Global Direct
Areas of Interest
- Business, Economics & Entrepreneurship
- Arts & Media
- Communication, Journalism & Public Relations
- Interdisciplinary Studies
- Social & Behavioral Sciences
- Psychology & Human Behavior
- Health, Nutrition & Fitness
Take your love of sports beyond the scoreboard by honing an understanding of the complex systems in social, economic, racial or otherwise at play. The Bachelor of Arts in General Studies with a Sports and Society emphasis examines the broader economic, political, religious, cultural, ethnic and social systems that apply to the world of sports. Coursework helps students grasp theories regarding teams and group dynamics in sports. This includes issues related to cultural, gender and socioeconomic diversity, as well as those related to the role that sports plays in society. Students gain fundamental skills in economics, accounting and general management theory, plus a finely tuned ability to evaluate multiple perspectives on social and cultural change as they relate to sports.
Learning Outcomes
Multidisciplinarity; Effectively analyze and synthesize the relationship between multiple disciplines of study. Cultural Competence; Identify and recognize cultural differences and the impact of an educated citizen and responsible member in global society. Effective Communication; Demonstrate the ability to effectively communicate ideas using a variety of different media (oral, written, visual) and basic information technologies. Focus Theme Outcomes; Demonstrate success meeting a corresponding learning outcome with the students' selected focus theme. Career Preparation; Develop and identify the academic preparation, opportunities, and potential contributions to careers in their major field.
Sample Courses
- SOC 302: Sports and Society
- SOC 304: Race, Class, Gender and Sports
- ECON 323: Economics of Sports
Career Fields
- Advertising
- Education
- Journalism
- Sports management
- Sports psychology
Level of Math
LEVEL OF SECOND LANGUAGE
Pre-major Required?
NO
Sample Plans 2020 - sociology
First Year
1st Semester
Credits
ENGL 101 First-Year Composition
3.00
Tier I General Education
3.00
Math- General Strand
3.00
Second Language
4.00
LASC 197M- Success Starts Here
1.00
2nd Semester
Credits
ENGL 102 First-Year Composition
3.00
Second Language
4.00
Tier I General Education
3.00
Tier I General Education
3.00
Tier I General Education
3.00
Second Year
3rd Semester
Credits
Emphasis Course- SPS
3.00
Tier I General Education
3.00
Tier I General Education
3.00
Tier II General Education
3.00
Tier II General Education
3.00
4th Semester
Credits
Emphasis Course- SPS
3.00
Concentration One Course
3.00
Concentration Two Course
3.00
Tier II General Education
3.00
Tier II General Education
3.00
Third Year
5th Semester
Credits
Emphasis Course- SPS
3.00
Emphasis Course- SPS
3.00
Concentration One Course
3.00
Concentration Two Course
3.00
Concentration Three Course
3.00
6th Semester
Credits
Emphasis Course- SPS
3.00
Emphasis Course- SPS
3.00
Concentration One Course
3.00
Concentration Two Course
3.00
Concentration Three Course
3.00
Fourth Year
7th Semester
Credits
Emphasis Course- SPS Internship Recommended
3.00
Emphasis Course- SPS
3.00
Concentration Three Course
3.00
Elective Course
3.00
Elective Course
3.00
8th Semester
Credits
Emphasis Course- SPS
3.00
Elective Course
3.00
Elective Course
3.00
Elective Course
3.00
Elective Course
3.00
LASC 498- Capstone Course
1.00