Southern New Hampshire University SOC 333 Sport and Society (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 with SPT 114. SOC 335 Technology and Society (3 credits) Students in this course examine how technology and science impact society and relate to other disciplines, including economics, ethics, the arts and religion. This course is crosslisted with SCI 335. Writing Intensive Course. Prerequisites: ENG 121 and at least three science credits or permission of the instructor. SOC 480 Independent Study (3 credits) This course allows students to investigate a sociology subject not incorporated into the curriculum. Prerequisites: Permission of the instructor, the program coordinator/ department chair and the school dean.
Special Education SPED 210 Early Childhood Special Education (3 credits) This course will explore types of disabilities, developmental delays and exceptionalities, as well as the effects of disabling conditions on cognitive, physical, language, social and emotional development and functioning of children birth to Grade 3. Additional topics include the identification and evaluation of children with exceptional learning needs, as well as instructional methodology and strategies for selecting and modifying materials and equipment to provide differentiated instruction that addresses and accommodates individual strengths and challenges. Legal requirements and responsibilities for providing education to students with special needs will be addressed. Students will become familiar with the purposes and procedures for developing and implementing Individual Education Plans (IEPs), 504s, and Individualized Family Service Plans (IFSPs). Ten hours of field experience is included. Offered every fall for day students. SPED 260 Children with Exceptionalities (3 credits) This course is an examination of the psychological, physiological, social, and educational characteristics of individuals who are considered in need of special education services. The historical foundations, as well as the current trends in this field will be covered. The course, through reading of the literature and class discussion, seeks to provide the student with information which will allow identification and differentiation among groups of individuals with disabilities. Social and educational trends relative to exceptional individuals will also be presented. Ten hours of field experience is included. Offered every spring for day students. SPED 480 Independent Study (3 credits) This course allows the student to investigate any special education subject not incorporated into the curriculum. Prerequisite: Permission of the advisor or instructor and school dean. 160
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 a basic understanding of organizational structures used in the management and governance of sport. Topics and issues discussed will involve organizational theory, behavior, and governance structures used in amateur, professional, and international sport organizations; and to provide students with an overview of the sport industry, and the issues encountered by managers of sport organizations and how management techniques can be applied to effectively address these issues. Prerequisite: SPT111 and ENG 120. SPT 208 Sport Marketing (3 credits) Students study current sports marketing problems and apply marketing techniques to develop an effective sports marketing plan. Writing Intensive Course. 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. Prerequisites: BUS 206 and SPT 111. 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 specifically in the areas of proposal development, research and analysis, solicitation/sales, contracts, evaluation and servicing/managing. Prerequisites: SPT 111 and SPT 208; and 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 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. Prerequisites: SPT 111 and SPT 208; or the permission of the instructor.