Sports Management and Recreational Studies (Jones State College) | Pathway USA

This sample 4-year plan is designed as a guide for students planning to transfer from Jones State College.

  • This information provides only a suggested schedule.
  • Test scores are also to be considered in regards to math and science placement.
  • Actual course selections should be made in consultation with an advisor.
  • Associate degree requirements may include additional courses not on this plan as specified by the community college.
  • Please refer to the major bulletin for general degree information and major requirements.

(CP) Candidacy Prerequisite

** Candidacy required to take course

Fall Semester - Year 1

Jones Course Name USA Course Name Credit Hours
ENG 1113 EH 101 - English Composition I (CP) 3
SPT 1113 CA 110 Public Speaking (CP) 3
MAT 1313 MA 110 Finite Math or MA 112 Precalculus/Algebra 3
Natural Science & Lab Natural Science & Lab 4
Total   13


Spring Semester - Year 1

Jones Course Name USA Course Name Credit Hours
ENG 1123 EH 102 English Composition II (CP) 3
Natural Science & Lab Natural Science & Lab 4
Literature Literature 3
Elective Elective 3
Total   13

 

Fall Semester - Year 2

Jones Course Name USA Course Name Credit Hours
Social/Behavioral Science Elective Social/Behavioral Science Elective 3
2nd Literature or History* Literature or History * (Sequence requirement) 3
Fine Arts Elective Fine Arts Elective 3
PE Activity Course PE Activity Course 1
PE Activity Course PE Activity Course 1
Total   11


Spring Semester - Year 2

Jones Course Name USA Course Name Credit Hours
History History 3
CSC 1123 or  BAD 2533  CIS 150 Computer Applications 3
Fine Arts/Humanities Fine Arts/Humanities Elective 3
Social/Behavioral Science Elective Social/Behavioral Science Elective 3
Total   12


* Must have one history elective and one literature elective. In addition, students must choose a second history or literature to complete a two-part sequence.

Fall Semester - Year 3 

Review specific requirements for Concentrations: ***Sport Administration and Coaching Administration

USA Course Name Course Description Credit Hours
KIN 100 Concepts to Health and Fitness 3
SM 286 Sports Governance (CP) 3
SM 276 Intro to Sport Management (CP) 3
KIN 278 Sport and Human Behavior (CP) 3
SM 391 Leadership in SMRS (CP) 3
RTH 292 or SM 297 Outdoor Recreation or Campus Recreation 3
Total   18

 

Spring Semester - Year 3

USA Course Name Course Description Credit Hours
MGT 300  Management Theory 3
SM 486 Sport/Rec Facility Planning 3
SM 384 Sports Marketing 3
KIN 475 Org & Admin HKS 3
SM 394 Sport Business and Finance 3
SM 300 Global Tourism 3
Total   18

Fall Semester - Year 4

USA Course Name Course Description Credit Hours
SM 483 Issues in Leisure Studies 3
KIN 483 Coaching Theory 3
Major Elective   3
SM 472 Legal Issues 3
SM 496 Sports and Recreation Management 3
Total   15

 

Spring Semester - Year 4

USA Course Name Course Description Credit Hours
SM 495 Internship in Recreational Therapy 12
Total   12

***Sports Administration Concentration