Arizona State University

The community sports management degree focuses on the many roles recreational and amateur sports play within a community as a mechanism to contribute to quality of life, domestically and abroad. Emphasis will be on the role of sports in youth development; the role of sports organizations and programs in community development; the impact of sports tourism and multisport events on community development; and the role of sports in delivery of nonprofit agency services. Both a program and a managerial emphasis will be targeted, with an emphasis on delivery of services across the lifespan. Some specific areas of opportunity include work with youth sports, adaptive sports, sports events, sports tourism and sports clubs.

This major is eligible for the Western Undergraduate Exchange (WUE) program at the following location: Downtown Phoenix campus. Students from Western states, who select this major and campus, may be eligible for reduced nonresident tuition at a rate of 150 percent of Arizona resident tuition plus all applicable fees. See more information and eligibility requirements on the Western Undergraduate Exchange (WUE) program.

Additional Program Fee: No

Second Language Requirement: No

First Required Math Course: MAT 142 - College Mathematics.

Numerous opportunities are available in community sports. Community sports programs are part of many nonprofit organizations such as the Boys and Girls Clubs of America and the YMCA or YWCA. City parks and recreation programs include youth and adult sports, and clubs and organizations focused on youth sports are prevalent. Sports tourism organizations are part of many communities and sports events such as Special Olympics and youth sports tournaments, including international and multisport events, and offer opportunities for employment. Many cities and nonprofit organizations offer adaptive or therapeutic sports programs such as Wounded Warriors and River Rampage. Though the focus of this program is not on professional sports management, there are opportunities with these organizations, such as event management and facility management.

Through the B.S. in nonprofit leadership and management program, students are empowered to become successful professionals who positively impact the community in which they work. The nonprofit sector in the United States is unique in form and function. This sector includes institutions and individuals situated between government, public and business entities. It is this sector, with more than 1.2 million organizations in the U.S., that mediates, innovates and promotes social causes and services. Philanthropy (voluntary action for the public good) is a hallmark of the nonprofit sector as individuals give their time, money and know-how to causes about which they care. Students in the nonprofit leadership and management program learn about the nonprofit sector through curriculum instruction and field experience. The required internship component of the program leads students to professional opportunities within the nonprofit sector. Within the undergraduate degree requirements, students may also choose to pursue an American Humanics Certificate and subsequently earn national certification from American Humanics, Inc., which will prepare them to lead and strengthen nonprofit organizations. For more information, access the school's website. This major is eligible for the Western Undergraduate Exchange (WUE) program at the following location: Downtown Phoenix campus. Students from Western states, who select this major and campus, may be eligible for reduced nonresident tuition at a rate of 150 percent of Arizona resident tuition plus all applicable fees. See more information and eligibility requirements on the Western Undergraduate Exchange (WUE) program. Additional Program Fee: No Second Language Requirement: No First Required Math Course: MAT 142 - College Mathematics.

The B.S. in Parks & Recreation Management provides an interdisciplinary education in the management of parks, protected areas, community-based recreation services and special-event management. The parks and recreation field emerged from the youth development, recreation and park movements of the late 19th century. Students learn to integrate the managerial, natural and social sciences, to make informed decisions for recreation service delivery.

The curriculum of classroom instruction and field experiences covers: communication, history, inclusive services, management, parks and recreation policy, planning and programming. The required internship component of the program allows students to gain practical experience in the parks and recreation professions. The B.S. in Parks and Recreation Management prepares students for professional positions in a variety of public, private and nonprofit organizations. The National Recreation and Park Association accredits this degree program.

There are three areas of emphasis: community recreation services management, natural resource recreation management and special event management. Students interested in the B.S. in Parks and Recreation management may also be interested in the school's therapeutic recreation program.

Additional Program Fee: No
Second Language Requirement: No
First Required Math Course: MAT 142 - College Mathematics.
Transfer Agreements:  ASU has partnered with the following institutions to enable you to do a seamless transfer. Maricopa County Community College District Career Opportunities:  This degree program prepares students for professional positions in a variety of public, private and nonprofit organizations.

Graduates are employed in a variety of settings in Arizona, nationally and abroad. Graduates find employment in such diverse settings as: City park and recreation departments, county and state park agencies. Federal natural resource agencies, hospitals, special event management, sport venues, tour operations and youth agencies. In such settings, graduates design, develop and manage services that address the recreational needs of a particular clientele.

The B.S. in parks and recreation management with a concentration in therapeutic recreation is the only program in Arizona that prepares students for national professional certification in therapeutic recreation. The program is designed for students who have an interest in providing therapeutic interventions and adaptive recreation services for individuals with social problems, illnesses and disabling conditions. The required internship component of the program allows students to gain practical experiences in the therapeutic recreation field. Students who choose this concentration are truly committed to improving people's lives and contributing to their communities. This major is eligible for the Western Undergraduate Exchange (WUE) program at the following location: Downtown Phoenix campus. Students from Western states, who select this major and campus, may be eligible for reduced nonresident tuition at a rate of 150 percent of Arizona resident tuition plus all applicable fees. See more information and eligibility requirements on the Western Undergraduate Exchange (WUE) program. Additional Program Fee: No Second Language Requirement: No First Required Math Course: MAT 142 - College Mathematics.

Through the B.S. in tourism development and management, students acquire the planning and management skills related to the growth and development of tourism throughout the world. The curriculum prepares students for employment across a wide variety of occupations in the rapidly expanding travel and tourism industry, while taking full advantage of its strong connections with the professional tourism community in Phoenix. The required internship component of the program allows students to gain practical experiences leading to professional positions in various travel, tourism and related fields. Exposure to the businesses of heritage tourism, sustainable tourism, resort management and meeting and convention planning prepare students for successful careers in the travel and tourism industry. While pursuing the bachelor's in tourism development and management, a student may also choose to complete a certificate in convention sales and meeting planning. Additionally, students have the opportunity to participate in a study abroad program. Additional Program Fee: No Second Language Requirement: No First Required Math Course: MAT 142 - College Mathematics.

Degree Awarded: MS Community Resources and Development The M.S. in community resources and development is offered by the School of Community Resources and Development. The M.S. program prepares students to analyze and understand critical topics and issues pertinent to the field of recreation, parks, and tourism planning, development and management. Students choose between two academic options: the thesis or the professional option.

Degree Awarded: MNPS Nonprofit Studies The M.Np.S. program is intended for professionals who work in or desire to work in the nonprofit sector. The degree program provides an opportunity to obtain an advanced degree that addresses the unique character of nonprofit organizations and the social sector. Students interested in nonprofit management and social sector organizations explore research, theory and the practice of management and leadership in the nonprofit sector.

Degree Awarded: MAS Sustainable Tourism Students in the M.A.S. in sustainable tourism receive a comprehensive education with a focus on the environmental, economic and social aspects of tourism, equipping them with the skills necessary to create pioneering sustainable development solutions to the challenges facing tourism today. This holistic curriculum focuses on integrating all three pillars of sustainability into existing tourism theories and concepts. The program prepares future sustainable tourism professionals to meet the increasing demand for people trained in sustainability practices and the application of those practices in tourism. The program can be completed online.

The School of Community Resources and Development and the Department of Recreation and Tourism Management offer a graduate program leading to the Ph.D. in community resources and development. The Ph.D. in community resources and development is a theoretically grounded, research-intensive degree program designed to prepare graduates for research-oriented careers in higher education, governmental agencies, nonprofit organizations and private-sector businesses. The program is based on the concept of building sustainable and healthy communities as the unifying principle in the established focus areas of: Community studies. Nonprofit leadership and management. Parks, recreation and leisure. Tourism development and management. The theoretical and methodological approaches embedded in this program serve to integrate scholarship in these areas, in order to gain a more meaningful understanding of, and impact on, community life and dynamics. The program is interdisciplinary in nature. The core faculty engaged in this program is housed in the School of Community Resources and Development at the Downtown Phoenix campus. In addition, the program builds on current collaborations with faculty with related research interests from many ASU departments, schools and centers.

The study of criminal justice and criminology involves analysis of the theories, laws, policies and practices associated with understanding criminal and delinquent behavior, the law and the response to violations of law. The program provides an interdisciplinary social science perspective to the study of crime and criminal justice. The focus is on: Criminal Justice policies and practices. The nature of crime and criminological theory. Various components of the criminal justice system, including law enforcement, corrections and the courts. Students receive a solid foundation of course work that provides the content and analytical and communication skills required for working in complex criminal justice occupations. The program is offered from the Downtown Phoenix campus, and while most criminal justice and criminology courses are offered on that campus, students may also take criminal justice and criminology courses at the Tempe campus and online. Additional Program Fee: No Second Language Requirement: No First Required Math Course: MAT 142 - College Mathematics.

Degree Awarded: MA Criminal Justice The M.A. in criminology and criminal justice is designed to provide criminal justice agency professionals with course work in criminology and the operation of the criminal justice system, and training in research methods and statistics. The degree program also provides students with advanced training in program planning and management, policy analysis and program evaluation.

Degree Awarded: MS Criminology and Criminal Justice The M.S. in criminology and criminal justice is a research degree designed to provide students with a high level of theoretical and empirical knowledge about crime and criminal justice. The program also is designed to provide students with the advanced research skills needed for careers as criminal justice researchers and continued study in doctoral programs in criminology or criminal justice. The degree consists of 24 credit hours of course work and a six-hour thesis.

There is also a Masters of Arts that is offered as an online option.

The School of Criminology and Criminal Justice at Arizona State University offers a program of course work and research leading to the Ph.D. in criminology and criminal justice. This program emphasizes criminal justice theory, research and policy. The program is designed to produce highly skilled criminology and criminal justice faculty and agency researchers and administrators. The doctoral program is organized around five components: A comprehensive examination. A core of required courses in theory and research on crime and the criminal justice system. A core of required courses on research methods and analytical techniques. A dissertation. Elective courses in criminology, criminal justice and related fields.

The B.S. in public service and public policy prepares students for work in government at all levels and nonprofit organizations, through comprehensive coverage of topics in public policy, public leadership and management, and urban studies. Students discover the challenges of management and learn how to lead a public organization and understand the process of policy development. This program examines the public sector and addresses, in a practical way, the challenges facing the public. The program is unique, because it enables students to study public service, policy and administration with a professional focus. Students select one of the following concentration areas to supplement their core courses. Public Policy Urban Studies Public Leadership and Management Sustainability Criminology Nonprofit Leadership and Management Parks and Recreation Management This major is eligible for the Western Undergraduate Exchange (WUE) program at the following location: Downtown Phoenix campus. Students from Western states, who select this major and campus, may be eligible for reduced nonresident tuition at a rate of 150 percent of Arizona resident tuition plus all applicable fees. See more information and eligibility requirements on the Western Undergraduate Exchange (WUE) program. Additional Program Fee: No Second Language Requirement: No First Required Math Course: MAT 142 - College Mathematics.

Located in the heart of downtown Phoenix, the urban and metropolitan studies program is for students who have a yearning to study and understand urban theory in order to effectively address the challenges of rapid growth, along with other contemporary urban issues. Our students discover what makes the city tick — and the city is their classroom. They examine challenges and solutions by researching history, society, culture, economy and politics in order to understand urban theory. They use that knowledge to get involved in their communities; giving them an outlet through which they can experience practical ways of solving complex problems faced by metropolitan regions. Our students are invested in their neighborhoods. Many of them live and work downtown. In the urban and metropolitan studies program, they learn how to improve urban health and well-being, often training themselves to be the future leaders of our urban environments. Our students don't stop there; others focus on making a wide variety of other contributions to society, studying the role of arts and culture, business and property development, revitalization and community-building in the life of the region. This major is eligible for the Western Undergraduate Exchange (WUE) program at the following location: Downtown Phoenix campus. Students from Western states, who select this major and campus, may be eligible for reduced nonresident tuition at a rate of 150 percent of Arizona resident tuition plus all applicable fees. See more information and eligibility requirements on the Western Undergraduate Exchange (WUE) program. Additional Program Fee: No Second Language Requirement: No First Required Math Course: MAT 142 - College Mathematics.

Degree Awarded: MPA Public Administration The M.P.A. is an interdisciplinary, professional degree program designed to prepare students for public service, public management and policy analysis at the local, state and national levels of government. The M.P.A. program is accredited by the National Association of Schools of Public Affairs and Administration. Students may also elect to specialize in one of two of the approved M.P.A. concentrations, 1) urban management: https://spa.asu.edu/programs/masters/urban_management, or 2) nonprofit administration: https://spa.asu.edu/programs/masters/nonprofit. The urban management concentration provides knowledge and skills for students seeking careers in local urban government management and enables students to develop the skills and techniques used by city and urban leaders and managers. The concentration in nonprofit administration is intended for professionals who work in or desire to work in the nonprofit sector and who wish to explore research, theory and the practice of management and leadership in the nonprofit sector. In addition, the school offers a concurrent M.P.A./M.S.W. program (https://spa.asu.edu/programs/masters/mpa_msw) with the School of Social Work.

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Degree Awarded: MPP Public Policy The M.P.P. program allows students to approach the study of public policy with a focus on public policy in the urban setting. The M.P.P. program prepares students for professional careers as policy analysts and leaders in public service involved in the formulation, approval, implementation and evaluation of public policy at all levels of government and in the private and nonprofit sectors. It can also serve as a platform for preparation for doctoral studies in public policy, pubic administration, urban studies or other related programs. Students learn analytical techniques and conceptual frameworks for understanding policy issues and identifying potential solutions and applying these skills to real-world issues (especially relating to the needs of cities in the region). Students also gain an understanding of policies addressing issues such as poverty, education, the environment and public safety.

The School of Public Affairs offers a graduate program leading to the Ph.D. in public administration. The Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in public administration is a theoretically grounded research degree designed to prepare students for an academic career. The degree is also appropriate for practitioners who want to conduct high level research and policy development in public and nonprofit agencies, foundations, and research institutes. Our goal is to develop well-rounded, independent scholars who are grounded in the classic and current literatures of public administration and public policy, skilled in research methods, and ready to make a positive and important contribution to the field through teaching and research. We provide a balanced curriculum to ensure mastery of core ideas and materials, as well as the opportunity to develop specialized expertise in two specific subfields as determined by the student and his or her committee. These subfields can focus on any area related to public administration and public policy and can draw on faculty expertise from across the ASU campus. The Ph.D. in public administration with an urbanism concentration permits students to draw upon the extensive resources in urban affairs at ASU. As a result, upon graduation, our doctoral students are poised for success as productive and active scholars, researchers and teachers.

Social work practitioners are committed to the enhancement of individual, family and group problem-solving capacities and the creation of a more nurturing, just and humane social environment. The undergraduate curriculum leads to a B.S.W. Juniors and seniors majoring in social work focus on social work courses in social policy and services, human behavior in the social environment, social work practice, research and field instruction in community agencies. In addition, majors take elective courses in related areas. This major is eligible for the Western Undergraduate Exchange (WUE) program at the following location: Downtown Phoenix campus. Students from Western states, who select this major and campus, may be eligible for reduced nonresident tuition at a rate of 150 percent of Arizona resident tuition plus all applicable fees. See more information and eligibility requirements on the Western Undergraduate Exchange (WUE) program. Additional Program Fee: Yes Second Language Requirement: No First Required Math Course: MAT 142 - College Mathematics.

Degree Awarded: MSW Social Work (Planning, Administration and Community Practice) The professional program leading to the M.S.W. prepares social workers for planning, administration and community practice. The program is designed to prepare social workers to be capable of responding effectively to the needs of special populations in the Southwest. The master's program is accredited by the Council on Social Work Education, and is located at the Downtown Phoenix campus and in Tucson. Some of the required courses are only available at the Downtown Phoenix campus.

The purpose of the doctoral program is to prepare future social work scholars. While there are many possible definitions of scholarship, the Arizona State University School of Social Work adheres to a broad definition. A scholar in social work engages in research, teaching and service. The program introduces students to the complex range of roles and responsibilities of faculty and other social work roles of leadership. Critical thinking and creativity in research, teaching and service are at the core of our program. Given the cultural and economic diversity of the Southwest, the program also strives to elaborate the human potential embedded in our region's distinct experiences and perspectives. The university offers opportunities for scholarship integrating diverse cultural experiences such as those offered through specialized programs, including American Indian studies and Chicana and Chicano studies, African and African American studies and Asian Pacific American studies. We hope our graduates will play key roles in integrating diversity in their social welfare activities with local, state and regional groups. The program emphasizes enhancement of scholarship through: Applied social work research in diverse community settings and populations of the Southwest. Participation in collegial decision making. Participation in field education and community services. Teaching, from syllabus development to classroom teaching across the professional continuum. Students are expected to participate fully in research teaching and field liaison activities during their course of studies.