Sports Management and Recreational Studies (Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College) | Pathway USA
This sample 4-year plan is designed as a guide for students planning to transfer from Mississippi Gulf Coast Community 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
| MGCCC 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 1753 | MA 110 Finite Math | 3 |
| Natural Science & Lab | Natural Science & Lab | 4 |
| Total | 13 |
Spring Semester - Year 1
| MGCCC Course Name | USA Course Name | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| ENG 1123 | EH 102 English Composition II (CP) | 3 |
| HPR 1593 | KIN 100 Concepts of Health & Fitness (CP) | 3 |
| Natural Science & Lab | Natural Science & Lab | 4 |
| Literature | Literature | 3 |
| Total | 13 |
Fall Semester - Year 2
| MGCCC 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
| MGCCC Course Name | USA Course Name | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| History | History | 3 |
| CSC 1113, 1123, BAD 2533 or BOT 1133 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| MGT 300 | Management Theory | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 15 |
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