2018-2019 Catalog and Student Handbook 
    
    Mar 28, 2024  
2018-2019 Catalog and Student Handbook [Archived Catalog]

Sport & Leisure Management, A.S.


Return to {$returnto_text} Return to: Programs of Study (A-Z)

Major in Tennessee Transfer Pathway with Emphasis in Sport & Leisure Management (A. S.)

Program and Career Description:

Sport and Leisure Management provides a broad-based education in sports and leisure management. This program prepares students for a successful career in the sports and recreational industry, helping individuals, families, communities through recreation.

The following is a list of some of the career choices that may be obtained upon completion of this program.

Career Entry-Level Education Entry-Level Pay Median Pay Experienced Pay
Recreation Worker High School diploma to Bachelor's degree $17,100 $20,490 $26,840
Fitness and Wellness Coordinator Bachelor's degree $38,620 $54,430 $71,240
Program Director Bachelor's degree $31,320 $48,340 $75,340

Career and salary information taken from JOBS4TN.GOV. Check out this website for additional information about job descriptions, education requirements and abilities, and supply and demand for these careers. For additional information from a national perspective, go to Bureau of Labor Statistics, U. S. Department of Labor on the internet at www.bls.gov. Visit the Occupational Outlook Handbook on this website. Salaries are not guaranteed.

Transfer Options

This program is a Tennessee Transfer Pathway (TTP) major. A student who completes the associates degree in this major is guaranteed that all required community college courses will be accepted in this major at the transfer institution. To see which four-year institutions offer this TTP major and guarantees a seamless transfer, visit the Tennessee Transfer Pathway website at www.tntransferpathway.org.

Articulation agreements exist between other private and non-TN public institutions. These agreements are available at www.columbiastate.edu/admissions/transfer-information.

Program Requirements


Students may be required to take additional Learning Support courses.

Mathematics Requirement


Social/Behavioral Sciences


Requirements for Graduation Include:


  • earning 25% of total program credits in residence at Columbia State.
  • earn a cumulative GPA of 2.0 or higher.
  • taking the Exit Exam.

If you have completed TN eCampus courses, run a degree audit from the student tab in myChargerNet to determine how these courses apply to this program.

Sport & Leisure Management, A.S. Sample Academic Plan - Total Credit Hours: 60


First Year - Fall Semester - Total Credit Hours: 17


First Year - Spring Semester - Total Credit Hours: 16


Second Year - Fall Semester - Total Credit Hours: 15


Second Year - Spring Semester - Total Credit Hours: 12


Note(s):


*Note: An elective can be any college-level course.

At some universities, foreign language may be required in certain programs that lead to the Bachelor of Science Degree. Complete information regarding foreign language requirements at each university may be found on the transfer and articulation web sites of the Tennessee Board of Regents and the University of Tennessee System. Community college students are encouraged to be familiar with foreign language requirements at the universities and, if applicable, complete the requirements before transferring.

For more information contact:
Peri Krichbaum at
pkrichbaum@columbiastate.edu or 931.540.2584
or
Humanities & Social Sciences Division office at 931.540.2780

Columbia State Community College, a Tennessee Board of Regents institution, is an equal opportunity, affirmative action educational institution. CoSCC- S&LM-02-14-18

Return to {$returnto_text} Return to: Programs of Study (A-Z)