Minor in Sports, Society, and Technology

The Sports, Society, and Technology minor offers an interdisciplinary approach to sports studies, attracting students interested in a comprehensive understanding of sports. This minor covers diverse subjects like architecture, international studies, applied physiology, business law, economics, history, and sociology.

Students delve into topics such as the legal and economic impacts of sports, the intersection of technology, race, and gender in sports, sports science and performance, and global sports infrastructure.

This minor cultivates critical thinking and leadership skills, preparing students for careers in sports, health, education, government, law, and more. It also serves as excellent preparation for graduate school and community service.

Requirements

Select five courses for a total of 15 hours. Approved courses include:

  • HTS 2015: History of Sports in America
  • HTS 3022: Gender and Sports
  • HTS 3073: Sociology of Sports
  • HTS 3075: Foundations of Sports Studies
  • HTS 3089: Science, Technology, and Sports
  • BIOS 2500: Survey of Sports Science
  • INTA 3242: Soccer and Global Politics
  • ECON 4520: Sports Economics*
  • ARCH 4803: Stadium Design and Technology
  • MSE 3300: Materials Science and Engineering of Sports**

*ECON 2106 IS A PREREQUISITE FOR ECON 4520.
**CHEM 1310 OR CHEM 1211K IS A PREREQUISITE FOR MSE 3300.

Other Guidelines

  • 3 hours taken outside of the list of approved electives may be counted toward the minor, with approval of the School.
  • Courses required by name and number and/or used to satisfy Core Areas A through E in a student's major degree program may not be used in satisfying the course requirements for a minor.
  • All courses must be taken on a letter-grade basis; each course must be completed with a grade of C or better. 
  • A maximum of 6 semester hours of Special Topics courses may be included in a minor program or the student may complete 3 semester hours of Special Topics and 3 semester hours of either Special Problems or Undergraduate Research. Students may not use 6 semester hours of either Special Problems or Undergraduate Research for a minor.

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