Southern New Hampshire University SPED 491 Special Education Student Teaching and Seminar (12 credits) All teacher education majors seeking certification in General Special Education (K-12) will participate in 16 weeks of fulltime practice teaching at nearby schools. During the 16 weeks, the student teacher receives close and continuous supervision and guidance from teaching personnel at the school and by a member of the Southern New Hampshire University faculty. This course also includes seminars at the university. Prerequisites: Students shall be registered for this course upon acceptance into Student Teaching and completion of all degree coursework (except SPED 491). Applications to student teach are due one year in advance (December 15 for the following fall term and April 15 for the following spring term). SPED 499 Internship (3 credits) The internship is a culmination of a student’s field experiences. It consists of a minimum of 75 clock-hours in the field and is accompanied by seminar meetings to provide opportunities for the analysis, evaluation and discussion of field experience. Prerequisite: Senior standing.
Sport Management SPT 111 Introduction to Sport Management (3 credits) This introductory course emphasizes the management principles related to the business of sports. It includes personnel, programs, marketing, media, financial management and an overview of career possibilities in this growing field. SPT 201 Governance and Management of Sport Organizations (3 credits) This course is designed to provide students with a basic understanding of the role of governance structures and management in sport organizations. The primary aim is to familiarize students with organizational structures used in the management and governance of sport and how management techniques are applied to effectively address governance issues. Topics and issues discussed will include organizational theory, organizational design, and the unique characteristics of governance structures used in amateur, professional and international sport organizations. Prerequisites: SPT 111, and ENG 121 or ENG 200. SPT 208 Sport Marketing (3 credits) Students study current sports marketing issues and apply marketing techniques to develop an effective sports marketing plan. Prerequisite: MKT 113. SPT 307 Sport Law (3 credits) This course presents the legal issues that are specific to the management of sport programs at the professional, college and community levels. Prerequisite: BUS 206. SPT 310 Sport Sponsorship (3 credits) This experiential learning course provides students with the opportunity to actively participate in their personal and professional development. Through actively participating in the learning process, students will enhance their experience and understanding of the corporate sponsorship sales process 202
specifically in the areas of proposal development, research and analysis, solicitation/sales, contracts, evaluation and servicing/managing. Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor. SPT 319 Sport Sales and Promotions (3 credits) This course provides a cross-disciplinary approach to a variety of marketing, sales and public relations issues that confront sport managers. Prerequisites: ENG 121 or ENG 200, and SPT 208. SPT 320 Media & Public Relations in Sport (3 credits) This course is designed to provide students with an understanding of the role of media and public relations in the sport industry. The primary aim is to familiarize students with media relations, public relations, and community relations in sport organization and how these areas are integrated into the field of sport and the engagement of interdisciplinary thinking. Prerequisite: ENG 121 or ENG 200; or the permission of the instructor. SPT 321 Fitness Management (3 credits) This course will provide specific information about personal fitness. Topics include the purchase and use of fitness equipment and staffing and management concerns for club, corporate and collegiate settings. Prerequisite: Sophomore standing or permission of the instructor. A $25 lab fee is required to cover CPR certification. SPT 323 Golf Management (3 credits) Golf Management will prepare students for a career in one of the most rapidly growing industries in the United States. Golf and business are intertwined. Golf is a business comprised of equipment, apparel, golf courses, travel, real estate development and many other aspects. The combination of classroom instruction, outside speakers and on-site visits will prepare a student to enter this growing field. Prerequisite: Junior standing or permission of the instructor. SPT 333 Sport, Society, and Ethics (3 credits) This course examines the major issues and controversies of sport in society. Students will develop an appreciation of the ways sport in society contributes to analyzing and understanding human behavior in sports contexts. Students will be encouraged to ask questions and think critically about sports as part of social life. This course is cross-listed as SOC 333. Prerequisite: ENG 200. ESBS, IETH, IWEL. SPT 340 Practicum in Sport Management (3 credits) This seminar combined with field experience (120 hours) will provide an opportunity to apply theories, concepts, and terminology into a practical experience in the field of sport management. Specifically, this experience will provide the student with a mentor and colleagues to learn about management, leadership, decision making, communication, customer service, and to develop as a future professional in the field. Prerequisites: SPT 111 and permission of the instructor. SPT 375 The Economics of Professional Sports in the United States (3 credits) This course employs the models and theories developed in microeconomics to study the sports industry in the United States. The course applies three areas of economic theory to