Sport and American Culture Minor

Program Summary

Program: Sport Management

Program Option: Sport and American Culture Minor

Credential(s): Minor

Credits: 18

100% Online Option: No
On-campus/Blended Option: Yes

Cost per Credit:
$596.50 in state
$1638.00 out of state

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Offered jointly with the Department of History and Art History, the sport and American culture minor delves into sport’s intersection with sociology and history.

Students learn about sport’s role in culture and society, explore diversity and inclusion issues in the field, and examine how popular sports like baseball, basketball, and football influence American life.

More about the Program

The Sport Management Program at George Mason University seeks to prepare reflective, principled, and knowledgeable graduates with professional skill sets that enhance their success in the $490+ billion sport sector. Serving one of the nation’s most diverse student populations, this dynamic, growing program is committed to excellence and seeks to develop students’ professional knowledge and dispositions through a curriculum guided by the North American Society for Sport Management (NASSM) and the Commission on Sport Management Accreditation (COSMA) content standards. An integral part of the curriculum is the opportunity for field experiences in sport settings in the Northern Virginia region, metropolitan Washington, D.C., and throughout the world.

Required Courses (6 credits)

HIST 341: History of Sport in the United States (3 credits)
SPMT 304: Sport, Culture, and Society (3 credits)

Sport Management Electives (6 credits)

Choose two courses from the following:

SPMT 307: Sport Diplomacy (3 credits)
SPMT 318: Diversity and Inclusion Issues in Sport (3 credits)
SPMT 321: America Through Baseball (3 credits)
SPMT 322: Football and American Culture (3 credits)
SPMT 323: America and the Modern Olympics (3 credits)
SPMT 455: Governance and Policy in Sport Organizations (3 credits)

History Electives (6 credits)

Choose two courses from the following:

HIST 339: History of Baseball (3 credits)
HIST 340: Basketball and the American Experience (3 credits)
HIST 342: History of the Olympics and the United States (3 credits)
HIST 389: Topics in U.S. History (3 credits)

Total: 18 credits
Note: Eight credits of coursework must be unique to minor.

Face to face on the Fairfax campus, with degree completion set for four years.

Current Mason undergraduate students should contact their advisor about adding a minor. Students may need to fill out the Minor Declaration form from the Registrar's Office website.

TUITION CLASSIFICATION	COST PER CREDIT
Virginia Resident	$596.50 (includes MSF*)
Non-Virginia Resident	$1,638.00 (includes MSF*)
CEHD Course Fee ($25/credit with higher per credit or flat course fees for internship and select ATEP, RECR, and RMGT courses)	$25 - $257
Total Cost for Virginia Residents per Credit	$621.50 - $853.50
Total Cost for Non-Virginia Residents per Credit	$1,663.00 - $1,895.00
Undergraduate New Student Fee (non-refundable, one-time fee)	$350 \| $275 for transfer students

Please Note: Refer to the Students Accounts Office website for more information on tuition and fees. Various course and lab fees may be assessed depending on the course(s) in which the student is enrolled.

*Mandatory Student Fee (MSF): $163.50

For information on loans and scholarships, visit the Office of Student Financial Aid. For information regarding grants, tuition waivers, and other merit aid, please inquire with your graduate department. Also, many school districts offer tuition reimbursement options. Speak to your employer for more information.

For more information about this minor, contact:
Chris Elzey
History Coordinator, Sport and American Culture Minor
703-993-1250
celzey@gmu.edu

Program Summary

Program: Sport Management

Program Option: Sport and American Culture Minor

Credential(s): Minor

Credits: 18

100% Online Option: No
On-campus/Blended Option: Yes

Cost per Credit:
$596.50 in state
$1638.00 out of state

Request Information

Apply Now!

Sport and American Culture Minor

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Required Courses (6 credits)

Sport Management Electives (6 credits)

History Electives (6 credits)

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