Sports, Cultures and Ethics, Certificate
Apply the humanities to sporting spaces and industries through this certificate. Contextualize current events by studying the historical, philosophical, political and cultural legacies of athletes, and build skills that transfer to education, marketing, public relations and law.
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Accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.
Sports, Cultures and Ethics undergraduate certificate description
The certificate program in sports, cultures and ethics is a cross-disciplinary inquiry into the social, ethical and cultural influence of sports in society.
You explore the significance of sports in modern history, including relationships between sports and identity, community, politics, media, business and education. You analyze the ethical and philosophical issues of participating in and watching sports. Courses also cover how playing fields become places of connection and conflict, expanding opportunities or reinforcing inequalities based on race, gender, sexuality, religion and socioeconomic class.
When you complete the program, you have knowledge and understanding of the multifaceted nature of sports and their wide-ranging impact on cultures and lives.
Why earn a sports, cultures and ethics undergraduate certificate at ASU?
Employers take notice: corporations hiring recent graduates value people who can speak to and understand the complexities of sport in society. That's why ASU's sports, cultures and ethics undergraduate certificate is designed to complement and enhance your studies in sports business, sports journalism, sports management, sports law and sports psychology.
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Course checksheet and curriculum archive
The curriculum checksheet displays this program's required courses and other requirements you must complete for graduation.
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See how your credits may apply (opens in new window)What you'll learn
The following learning outcomes highlight some of the knowledge and skills you'll develop to support your future success.
- Evaluate the social, cultural, political, and economic contexts relevant to ethical and justice issues in sports
- Interpretation of how playing fields become places of connection and conflict, expanding opportunities or reinforcing inequalities based on race, gender, sexuality, religion and socioeconomic class
Evaluate the social, cultural, political, and economic contexts relevant to ethical and justice issues in sportsAdmission requirements
Here are the admission and application details
All students are required to meet general university admission requirements.
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A student pursuing an undergraduate certificate must be enrolled as a degree-seeking student at ASU. Undergraduate certificates are not awarded before the completion of an undergraduate degree. A student who already holds an undergraduate degree may pursue an undergraduate certificate as a nondegree-seeking graduate student.
Explore expanded study opportunities
When you pursue concurrent degrees (also known as a “double major”), you earn two distinct degrees and receive two diplomas. Working with your academic advisor, you can create your own concurrent degree combination. Some combinations are not possible due to high levels of overlap in curriculum.
Paying for college
Use our calculator to estimate your full-time or part-time tuition fees for this program prior to any financial aid. Keep in mind that most of our students receive financial aid, which can reduce out-of-pocket costs.
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Careers this sports, cultures and ethics undergraduate certificate prepares you for
Students who combine the certificate in sports, cultures and ethics with their major program of study become more marketable to employers.
Students who complete this undergraduate certificate often pursue employment in sports business, sports journalism, sports law, education, sports governance and administration, coaching or the sports sciences. Advanced degrees or certifications may be required for academic or clinical positions.
Contact information
Use the contact information below to get in touch if you're a current student or have general questions.
Prospective students should fill out the Request for Information form.
Historical, Philosophical & Religious Studies, Sch
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SHPRSadvising@asu.edu
480-965-8364
Frequently asked questions about degree programs
Accelerated programs allow students the opportunity to expedite the completion of their degree.
Accelerated master's
These programs allow students to accelerate their studies to earn a bachelor's plus a master's degree in as few as five years (for some programs).
Each program has requirements students must meet to be eligible for consideration. Students typically receive approval to pursue the accelerated master's during the junior year of their bachelor's degree program. Interested students can learn about eligibility requirements and how to apply.
Concurrent degrees allow students to pursue their own personal or professional interests, earn two distinct degrees and receive two diplomas. To add a concurrent degree to your existing degree, work with your academic advisor.
Joint programs, or jointly conferred degrees, are offered by more than one college and provide opportunities for students to take advantage of the academic strengths of two academic units. Upon graduation, students are awarded one degree and one diploma conferred by two colleges.
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