Accelerated Pathway
The accelerated pathway model offers an efficient way for high achieving students to complete both BS in Public Health and MPH degrees in five years by taking pre-approved graduate courses while an undergraduate student. Interested candidates must have completed a minimum of 60 undergraduate credits and have an overall GPA of 3.20 to be considered. This accelerated pathway consists of a minimum of 105 credit hours of undergraduate course work combined with a maximum of 15 semester hours of graduate course work to count towards both the undergraduate and graduate degrees.
Students will receive a BS in Public Health degree after successful completion of a minimum of 120 credits and fulfillment of all undergraduate program content areas, typically at the end of the fourth year of study.
, 250 DeNike Center for Human Services. krazzano@esu.eduFor students completing the accelerated pathway, the department supports a streamlined graduate application process waiving the need for GRE, letters of recommendation, and resume. The application form, transcript, and statement of purpose are still required to complete the remaining 27-credits of graduate coursework to receive a MPH in Community Health degree. For more information on these programs, contact the Office of Graduate and Extended Studies at (570) 422-3570 or Dr. Kimberley Razzano, Department Chair, Health Studies, (570) 422-3693,
Accelerated Pathway Features
145 Total Credit Hours
(111 Undergraduate Credits Hours and 34 Graduate Credit Hours)
Program Description
The Sport Management Accelerated Pathways Program offers qualified undergraduate Sport Management students with at least junior standing to take graduate coursework that will apply to both bachelor’s and master’s degrees: 1) Bachelor of Science (BS) in Sport Management and Master of Science (MS) in Sport Management, and 2) Bachelor of Science (BS) in Sport Management and Master of Science (MS) in Management and Leadership Sport Management Concentration. Students accepted to the Accelerated Pathways Program can save time and money to earn both bachelor’s and master’s degrees in five years.
Combined Bachelor of Science (BS) in Sport Management and Master of Science (MS) in Sport Management
The Accelerated Pathways Program offers students to complete both BS and MS in Sport Management degrees in five years. Interested candidates for the Accelerated Pathways Program should have an overall GPA of 3.40. This program consists of a minimum of 111 credit hours of undergraduate course work, a maximum of 9 semester hours of graduate course work to count towards both the undergraduate and graduate degrees. Students will receive a BS in Sport Management degree after successful completion of the fourth year. In the fifth year, students will complete 25 credits of graduate coursework and receive a MS in Sport Management degree. See 5 Year Curriculum Program Plan combined BS & MS in Sport Management.
Combined Bachelor of Science (BS) in Sport Management and Master of Science (MS) in Management and Leadership Sport Management Concentration
The Accelerated Pathways Program offers students to complete both BS and MS in Management and Leadership Sport Management degrees in five years. Interested candidates for the Accelerated Pathways Program should have an overall GPA of 3.40. This program consists of a minimum of 111 semester hours of undergraduate course work, a maximum of 9 credit hours of graduate course work to count towards both the undergraduate and graduate degrees. Students will receive a BS in Sport Management degree after successful completion of the fourth year. In the fifth year, students will complete 25 credits of graduate coursework and receive a MS in Management and Leadership Sport Management degree. See 5 Year Curriculum Program Plan combined BS & MS in Mgmt & Leadership Sport Management.
Student Eligibility
To apply for the Sport Management Accelerated Pathways Program, students must:
- Be enrolled in Bachelor of Science (BS) in Sport Management program
- Have a minimum of 45 credits but no more than 60 credits at ESU
- Have a minimum 3.40 overall GPA
Additional Requirement: Student accepted to the Accelerated Pathways Program must maintain a minimum of 3.40 overall GPA and receive a B or higher grade in graduate courses in order to count credits toward Master’s degree.
5 Year Curriculum Program Plan combined B.S. & M.S. in Sport Mgmt.
Subject to change by the University. Please check with department for updates.
Freshman Year
Fall
| ENGL 103 | English Composition | 3 credits |
| | | |
| ECON 111 | GN: Principles of Macroeconomics | 3 credits |
| OR | | |
| ECON 112 | GN: Principles of Microeconomics | 3 credits |
| | | |
| FYE 100 | University Studies | 3 credits |
| HPLW 105 | Health Promotion and Lifetime Wellness | 3 credits |
| | | |
| CMST 111 | GN: Introduction to Communication | 3 credits |
| OR | | |
| CMST 235 | GN: Interpersonal Communication | 3 credits |
| OR | | |
| CMST 253 | GN: Public Speaking | 3 credits |
| Total Credit Hours: | 15 |
Spring
| SMGT 201 | Foundations of Sport Management | 3 credits |
| MGT 200 | Principles of Management | 3 credits |
| GenEd ___ | GE Breadth Elective (1) | 3 credits |
| GenEd ___ | GE Breadth Elective (2) | 3 credits |
| GenEd ___ | GE Breadth Elective (3) | 3 credits |
| Total Credit Hours: | 15 |
Sophomore Year
Fall
| SMGT 302 | Psychosocial Aspects of Activity | 3 credits |
| MGT 204 | Principles of Marketing | 3 credits |
| MGT 211 | Financial Accounting Fundamentals | 3 credits |
| GenEd ___ | GE Breadth Elective (4) | 3 credits |
| GenEd ___ | GE Breadth Elective (5) | 3 credits |
| Total Credit Hours: | 15 |
Spring
| SMGT 347 | Introduction to Sport Law | 3 credits |
| SMGT 346 | Computer Application in Sport Management | 3 credits |
| GenEd ___ | GE Breadth Elective (6) | 3 credits |
| GenEd ___ | GE Breadth Elective (7) | 3 credits |
| GenEd ___ | GE Breadth Elective (8) | 3 credits |
| Total Credit Hours: | 15 |
Junior Year
Fall
| SMGT 304 | Historical Concepts of Movement and Sport | 3 credits |
| SMGT 409 | Concepts of Sport Marketing | 3 credits |
| SMGT 405 | Comparative and International Issue in Sport and Physical Activity | 3 credits |
| SMGT 570 | Introduction to Research | 3 credits |
| GenEd ___ | GE Breadth Elective (9) | 3 credits |
| Total Credit Hours: | 15 |
Spring
| SMGT 408 | Financing Sport Operations | 3 credits |
| SMGT 445 | Organization and Administration of Sport Operations | 3 credits |
| SMGT ___ | SMGT Elective (1) | 3 credits |
| SMGT 513 | Advanced Research Methods | 3 credits |
| GenEd ___ | GE Breadth Elective (10) | 3 credits |
| XXXX ___ | Free Elective | 3 credits |
| Total Credit Hours: | 18 |
Senior Year
Fall
Spring
| SMGT 486 | Field Experience & Internships | 12 credits |
| Total Credit Hours: | 12 |
Total Credits for B.S. in SMGT: 120
5th Year
Fall
| SMGT 546 | Planning and Management of Sport Facilities | 3 credits |
| SMGT 548 | Sports Marketing | 3 credits |
| SMGT 523 | Administration: Physical Education Sport Programs | 3 credits |
| Total Credit Hours: | 9 |
Spring
| SMGT 547 | Sports Business & Finance | 3 credits |
| SMGT 549 | Sports and the Law | 3 credits |
| SMGT 550 | Sport Personnel Management | 3 credits |
| Total Credit Hours: | 9 |
Summer
| SMGT 586 | Field Experience & Internship | 3 - 12 credits |
| Total Credit Hours: | 7 |
Comprehensive Exam also required.
Additional Notes:
- CMST and ECON courses also fulfill General Education Requirements.
- SMGT Internship (486 & 586) can be completed in fall, spring, or summer once a student has earned 90 credits with a 2.5 GPA. The internship is completed at an approved internship site.
- Total Credits: 145 (111 undergraduate credits + 34 graduate credits).
5 Year Curriculum Program Plan BS to MS in Mgmt & Leadership
Subject to change by the University. Please check with department for updates.
Freshman Year
Fall
| ENGL 103 | English Composition | 3 credits |
| | | |
| ECON 111 | GN: Principles of Macroeconomics | 3 credits |
| OR | | |
| ECON 112 | GN: Principles of Microeconomics | 3 credits |
| | | |
| FYE 100 | University Studies | 3 credits |
| HPLW 105 | Health Promotion and Lifetime Wellness | 3 credits |
| | | |
| CMST 111 | GN: Introduction to Communication | 3 credits |
| OR | | |
| CMST 235 | GN: Interpersonal Communication | 3 credits |
| OR | | |
| CMST 253 | GN: Public Speaking | 3 credits |
| Total Credit Hours: | 15 |
Spring
| SMGT 201 | Foundations of Sport Management | 3 credits |
| MGT 200 | Principles of Management | 3 credits |
| GenEd ___ | GE Breadth Elective (1) | 3 credits |
| GenEd ___ | GE Breadth Elective (2) | 3 credits |
| GenEd ___ | GE Breadth Elective (3) | 3 credits |
| Total Credit Hours: | 15 |
Sophomore Year
Fall
| SMGT 302 | Psychosocial Aspects of Activity | 3 credits |
| MGT 204 | Principles of Marketing | 3 credits |
| MGT 211 | Financial Accounting Fundamentals | 3 credits |
| GenEd ___ | GE Breadth Elective (4) | 3 credits |
| GenEd ___ | GE Breadth Elective (5) | 3 credits |
| Total Credit Hours: | 15 |
Spring
| SMGT 347 | Introduction to Sport Law | 3 credits |
| SMGT 346 | Computer Application in Sport Management | 3 credits |
| GenEd ___ | GE Breadth Elective (6) | 3 credits |
| GenEd ___ | GE Breadth Elective (7) | 3 credits |
| GenEd ___ | GE Breadth Elective (8) | 3 credits |
| Total Credit Hours: | 15 |
Junior Year
Fall
| SMGT 304 | Historical Concepts of Movement and Sport | 3 credits |
| SMGT 409 | Concepts of Sport Marketing | 3 credits |
| SMGT 405 | Comparative and International Issue in Sport and Physical Activity | 3 credits |
| SMGT 570 | Introduction to Research | 3 credits |
| GenEd ___ | GE Breadth Elective (9) | 3 credits |
| Total Credit Hours: | 15 |
Spring
| SMGT 408 | Financing Sport Operations | 3 credits |
| SMGT 445 | Organization and Administration of Sport Operations | 3 credits |
| SMGT 549 | Sports and the Law | 3 credits |
| SMGT ___ | SMGT Elective (1) | 3 credits |
| GenEd ___ | GE Breadth Elective (10) | 3 credits |
| XXXX ___ | Free Elective | 3 credits |
| Total Credit Hours: | 18 |
Senior Year
Fall
Spring
| SMGT 486 | Field Experience & Internships | 12 credits |
| Total Credit Hours: | 12 |
Total Credits for B.S. in SMGT: 120
5th Year
Fall
| MGT 502 | Organizational Strategy | 3 credits |
| MGT 503 | Organizational Leadership | 3 credits |
| SMGT 546 | Planning and Management of Sport Facilities | 3 credits |
| Total Credit Hours: | 9 |
Spring
| MGT 501 | Organizational Behavior | 3 credits |
| MGT 504 | Organizational Control Systems | 3 credits |
| SMGT 547 | Sports Business & Finance | 3 credits |
| Total Credit Hours: | 9 |
Summer
| SMGT 586 | Field Experience & Internship | 3 - 12 credits |
| Total Credit Hours: | 7 |
Comprehensive Exam also required.
Additional Notes:
- CMST and ECON courses also fulfill General Education Requirements.
- SMGT Internship (486 & 586) can be completed in fall, spring, or summer once a student has earned 90 credits with a 2.5 GPA. The internship is completed at an approved internship site.
- Total Credits: 145 (111 undergraduate credits + 34 graduate credits).