Study Sport Management at LBC
Faith in Action
If you’re looking for an education in sport management that’s hands-on, practical and focused on giving you résumé-ready skills and experience, look no further. At Lancaster Bible College, our sports management degree allows students to be a part of the 400 billion dollar industry – before they even graduate.
While there are many colleges that offer sports management programs, there’s none quite like ours. With a program that is intentionally designed to give students field experience before graduating, our students leave equipped and ready to lead in their industry.
Furthermore, our students get the chance to integrate their faith into their profession through our unique program that places a strong emphasis on Bible classes, professional classes and coaching classes. In fact, our students graduate with a major in sport management and a minor in biblical studies.
So if you’re looking for a Christian college that will give you and education in the Bible and beyond, consider applying to LBC to study sports management.
Why Study Sports Management at LBC?
- Get Certified: Earn certifications from the American Sport Education Program in Coaching and a certificate in ConcussionWise.
- So Many Options: Enjoy earning a degree that offers you flexible job options following graduation – sports management careers are varied and versatile.
- Fast & Flexible Schedule: The fast-paced schedule allows you to concentrate on one 6 week course at a time.
- Life Experience Credit: Earn college credits from our evaluation of your life experiences.
- Earn Your Degree Your Way: Study completely online, only in class or even do a combination of both!
- Accredited: Earn your degree from an accredited Bible college in PA.
The sport management degree program at Lancaster Bible College has received specialized accreditation through the Commission on Sport Management Accreditation (COSMA) located in Fort Collins, CO, USA. The sport management program in the following area is accredited by COSMA: Bachelor of Science, Sport Management & Biblical Studies.
CURRICULUM PLAN
Sport Management (120 Credits)
Sport Management Core:36 Credits
Biblical Studies Core:18 Credits
Arts & Sciences Core:42 Credits
General Electives:24 Credits
View the CATALOG for the complete curriculum plan, course descriptions, and further detail about this program.
MINOR COURSE PLAN
Course Requirements (15 credits)
- SPM 105 Intro to Sport Management (3)
- SOC 412 Sociology of Sport (3)
- SPM 140 Fundamentals of Coaching (3)
- SOC 305 Sport Psychology (3)
- The fifth class is any other SPM course offered by the department
Sample Course Outline
SOC412 Sociology of Sport
SPM105 Intro to Sport Management
SPM130 Sport Communication
SPM270 Sport Marketing
SPM320 Organizational Leadership in Sport
SPM140 Fundamentals of Coaching
SPM420 Sport Finance & Economics
SPM430 Sport & Recreation Mgt or SOC305 Sport Psychology
SPM450a Sport Management Practicum
SPM450b Sport Management Practicum
SPM470 Sport Law & Ethics
SPM475 Facility/Event Management
A Closer Look: Real-World Experience
A 2012 graduate of Lancaster Bible College, Taylor Dooley has used his degree to go far. Today, he works at Under Armour and helps to design and develop the world-recognized shoes worn by professional athletes and aspiring athletes alike. Listen to him explain why studied at LBC and why a biblical education matters.
Jobs and Careers in Sport Management
- College Coach
- Athletic Director
- League Manager
- Staff for Professional Sports Team
- Sports Coach
- Sports Administration
How Does the Adult Education Course Schedule Work?
The adult program consists of THREE terms:
- Fall: July–December
- Spring: January–June
- Summer: June-August
The fall and spring terms are comprised of 3 course sessions and the summer is comprised of 2 course sessions. A course session runs for SIX weeks or classes and runs back-to-back across all the weeks of the year. Exact dates for each term are available through the Adult Education Office
- Online classes
Students taking online courses are not required to attend class at any time. Instead, they engage in collaborative learning through our learning management system. Learn more about studying online.
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Determining What Courses To Take
Each student’s path to completion is unique, depending upon the courses you are transferring into the program. The curriculum plan above gives a broad picture of the required credits. If your transfer credits come from mostly one of those areas, you will need to take credits in the other areas. The remaining courses you need for graduation can best be determined after reviewing your transcripts. With flexible electives, Bible and Theology requirements, and General Education requirements, most students are able to transfer to LBC the maximum number of credits.
Credits for Prior Learning. Students can earn up to 30 life experience credits, through the Credits for Prior Learning evaluation process, which will often reduce the time to complete a degree. The life experience credit evaluation process is done after a student begins a program.
When Can I Start?
As soon as you are ready. LBC has 8 entry points per year meaning you are only ever a few weeks away till the next course starts.
Looking for Ways to Finance Your Degree?
Our LBC Financial Aid Office can help you navigate through the process. Learn more