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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Certificate description
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.
Courses
This undergraduate certificate includes courses focused on a specialized topic, so you can advance your skills for further professional opportunities. Explore all courses below:
2026-2027 Catalog Year
The certificate requires 15 credit hours. A "C" minimum is required for all courses in the certificate, although students must maintain a 3.00 GPA in the post-baccalaureate certificate program.
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The certificate in sports, cultures and ethics requires a minimum of 15 credit hours, of which at least 12 must be upper division. At least six upper-division hours must be in courses offered by The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. When selecting courses, the college offering the course can be identified by viewing the course details in Class Search. All courses for the certificate must be passed with a minimum grade of "C" (2.00 on a 4.00 scale). |
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AFR 375 Race, Gender and Sport
(SOBE)
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HST 377 Sports in United States History
(HUAD)
3 credit hours
Minimum
grade:C
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C | 3 |
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PHI 370 Sports Ethics
(HUAD)
3 credit hours
Minimum
grade:C
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C | 3 |
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AFR 375 or HST 377 may be used as an elective if not used as a required sports culture course.
6 credit hours
Minimum
grade:C
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C | 6 |
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AFR 375 or HST 377 may be used as an elective if not used as a required sports culture course.
3 credit hours
Minimum
grade:C
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C | 3 |
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Prerequisite courses may be needed in order to complete the requirements of this certificate.
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Not all courses listed for this program are available every term. Students should consult the class schedule prior to each term to confirm course availability.
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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 sportsEnrollment requirements
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.
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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.
Historical, Philosophical & Religious Studies, Sch
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COOR 4591
SHPRSadvising@asu.edu
480-965-8364
Frequently asked questions about degree programs
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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).
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