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Sports Administration
The Associate of Arts in Sports Administration is designed for students who want to turn their passion for sports into a career behind the scenes. This transfer-focused degree helps you build the leadership, communication, and organizational skills needed to succeed in the fast-paced world of athletics and sports management.
Through engaging coursework and real-world learning, you’ll explore topics such as sports management, leadership, communication, and event coordination while developing the professional skills valued in athletic programs and sports organizations. Small class sizes and supportive faculty help you build confidence as you prepare to transfer into bachelor’s degree programs in sports management, business, recreation, or related fields.
Whether your goal is to work with teams, manage athletic programs, coordinate events, or build a career in the sports industry, the DC3 AA in Sports Administration gives you a strong foundation and a clear path forward.
Start here. Lead the game. Build your future in sports.
Program Information
Bachelor of Arts
Tuition
$30/per credit hour*
Fees
$125**/per credit hour
Books
All materials are included
Other Program Fees
No additional fees associated with this program.
* This rate applies to Ford County residents. Out of county residents rate is $60/per credit hour. International rate is $80/per credit hour.
** Online Course have an additional $10/per credit hour fee
Tuition and fees are subject to change
Fall
Spring
Summer
Students may start this program at the beginning of fall, spring, or summer semester.
Faculty
Main Campus Location
Main Campus Building
2501 N. 14th Ave.
Dodge City, Kansas 67801
Sample Degree Plan
Year 1
Fall I: (15 Credits)
- *^(SGE 010) ENG 102 or ENG 104 – English Comp I T▶ – 3 Credits
- *(SGE 020) SP 106 or SP 206 – Public Speaking or Interpersonal Communication T▶ – 3 Credits
- (SGE 050) Social & Behavioral Sciences – See list at MyDC3 – My Course Needs – 3 Credits
- (SGE 060) Arts & Humanities – See list at MyDC3 – My Course Needs – 3 Credits
- !SPAD 101 – Intro to Sports Admin. – 3 Credits
Spring I: (15 Credits)
- *^(SGE 010) ENG 103 – English Comp II T▶ – 3 Credits
- (SGE 030) ^MATH 101 or MATH 104 – Modern College Math or Modern College Math w/ Review T▶ – 3 Credits
- (SGE 050) Social & Behavioral Sciences – See list at MyDC3 – My Course Needs – 3 Credits
- (SGE 060) Arts & Humanities – See list at MyDC3 – My Course Needs – 3 Credits
- !SPAD 201 – Facilities Management – 3 Credits
Year 2
Fall II: (16-17 Credits)
- (SGE 040) Natural & Physical Sciences – See list at MyDC3 – My Course Needs – 4-5 Credits
- (SGE 070) Institutionally Designated – See list at MyDC3 – My Course Needs – 3 Credits
- !SPAD 203 – Issues in Sports Admin. – 3 Credits
- !PE 228 – Intro to Health Sport Science – 3 Credits
- !!! Elective – Any 100 or 200 level course – 3 Credits
Spring II: (13-14 Credits)
- (SGE 070) Institutionally Designated – See list at MyDC3 – My Course Needs – 3 Credits
- !SPAD 202 – Internship in Sports Admin. – 3 Credits
- !!! Elective – Any 100 or 200 level course – 3 Credits
- !!! Elective – Any 100 or 200 level course – 3 Credits
- !!! Elective – Any 100 or 200 level course – 1-2 Credits
Key
T▶ Kansas Systemwide Transfer Course
* Course requires a C or higher
^ Course has a testing or prerequisite requirement
¶ MATH 106 or course in which MATH 106 is a prerequisite
!, !!, !!! Program & Elective Courses
KBOR Systemwide General Education Courses with (SGE ###) contribute toward completion of one of the seven discipline areas required by the Kansas Board of Regents Systemwide General Education program.