Certificate in Critical Sport Studies

Our students become critical thinkers who analyze race, gender and class in relation to sports, and are poised to enjoy careers with sports teams, sporting goods merchandisers, fitness and recreational centers, and in media and law.

Certificate in Critical Sport Studies

Critical sport studies examines sports and their social, cultural, historical and economic contexts. Students in this certificate program analyze race, gender and class as they relate to sports. Students also participate in co-curricular activities to further their understanding of the development, focus, functioning and future of sport in society.

Examine social and cultural issues in sports today
Learn about a rapidly growing field of study
Understand how sports can support social and cultural change

Experience an interdisciplinary curriculum that approaches sport studies holistically, with classes offered in a variety of departments, including classics, communication, ethnic studies, journalism, philosophy and psychology

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Be well prepared for a variety of career opportunities

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Be prepared to meet the needs of our diverse and increasingly global 21st-century society with targeted training in sport studies.

Broaden your employment possibilities in combination with the skills you learn in your major area of study

Sports team manager, media relations professional, journalist, broadcast production manager and marketing manager are are common opportunities to apply this certificate

Work for professional sports teams, sporting goods merchandisers, fitness and recreational centers, media companies or in law

Academic Plan & Requirements

The certificate in critical sport studies is open to all degree-seeking undergraduate students pursuing any major at CU Boulder, but is especially attuned to students in cultural studies, the humanities, social sciences and professional fields such as business and law.

A total of 18 hours of coursework is required to complete the certificate. Students are encouraged to take advantage of the interdisciplinary course offerings based in:

Cultural studies
Political science
History
Study abroad
Journalism
Philosophy
Communication
Writing and rhetoric

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