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Teaching Philosophy

We Emphasize…

  • The value of a liberal arts education through a broad general education curriculum and elective courses
  • Providing you with specialized learning for your sports management career through applied internship experiences, independent study and senior seminar
  • A broad vision—grounded in business, history, literature, and the social sciences, as well as leadership skills and insights that include:
     
      • The critical thinking of an inquiring mind
      • Qualitative investigation, awareness and understanding of issues confronting contemporary sport
      • Effective expression through fine-tuned oral and written communication skills
      • The desire and the ability to identify, frame, analyze, and resolve problems while developing innovative and creative solutions

We Instruct…

  • By emphasizing the application of concepts and principles specific to the psychology, sociology, management and business of sport
  • By emphasizing extensive classroom dialogue, thought-provoking discussions and applied positional papers
  • By emphasizing comprehensive final examinations
  • By emphasizing consistent contact with our students through:
     
      • Classroom teaching
      • Course advising
      • Career counseling
      • Leadership coaching
      • Informal discussions

As A DWU Sports Management Major You’ll Learn…

  • That you will be involved in “real life” classroom learning situations
  • That you will have numerous opportunities to problem-solve, innovate and be entrepreneurial through applied experiences
  • That you will have opportunities for professional growth, exploration and leadership development
  • That you will be confidently prepared for the sport career of your dreams
 
         
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