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Bachelor of Science in Esports
The B.S. in Esports provides students with in-depth knowledge of the esports ecosystem in order to prepare them for a variety of professional responsibilities in the esports and/or related industries. This program will develop students to be critical, reflective thinkers across a variety of topics and areas in esports. This degree program provides knowledge that can be applied to professional responsibilities in interscholastic or intercollegiate esports coaching, esports front office management, or esports media and communications management. Upon completing this degree program, students will have gained practical skills often required for entry-level esports or related responsibilities and/or advanced esports degree programs.
Degree Program Objectives
In addition to the institutional and degree level learning objectives, graduates of this program are expected to achieve these learning outcomes:
- Describe the impact of business principles on esports processes.
- Examine the application of ethical solutions in the esports industry.
- Apply management concepts associated with the operation of esports events and facilities.
- Examine the social and historical influences of esports on contemporary society.
- Develop a comprehensive understanding of the production of digital content for the esports industry.
- Implement strategies to support and accelerate the development of esports athletes at all levels.
Degree at a Glance
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General Education Requirements
30
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Major Required
27
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Select one of the following concentrations:
18
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Final Program Requirement
3
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Elective Requirements
42
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Total Semester Hours
120
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Degree Program Requirements
General Education (30 semester hours)
| Arts & Humanities (6 semester hours) 1 |
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Select 2 courses from the following:
6
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| Civics, Political & Social Sciences (6 semester hours) 2 |
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Select 2 courses from the following:
6
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| Communication: Writing, Oral, and Multimedia (9 semester hours) |
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Select 1 course from the following:
3
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| History (3 semester hours) |
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Select 1 course from the following:
3
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| Mathematics and Applied Reasoning (3 semester hours) |
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Select 1 course from the following:
3
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| Natural Sciences (3 semester hours) |
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Select 1 course from the following:
3
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Total Semester Hours
30
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Major Required (27 semester hours)
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Total Semester Hours
27
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Students must choose a concentration for this degree program and may select from a Concentration in Esports Business Administration or Concentration in Esports Coaching and Athlete Development.
Concentration in Esports Business Administration (18 semester hours)
The Esports Business Administration concentration prepares students for the business elements of the esports industry. Students will gain a foundational knowledge of traditional business practices while completing their degree in esports. This is ideal for students interested in a variety of business and management fields in and related to esports.
Objectives
Upon successful completion of this concentration, the student will be able to:
- Demonstrate principles related to traditional business and their application to esports.
- Examine the impact of global business competencies to the esports industry.
- Develop a strategic plan for an esports business.
Concentration Requirements (18 semester hours)
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Total Semester Hours
18
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Concentration in Esports Coaching and Athlete Development (18 semester hours)
The Esports Coaching and Athlete Development concentration will help to prepare students for careers in esports performance and coaching. Students will gain an understanding of coaching methods across games and genres in esports, as well as how to optimize esport athlete performance through training techniques and conditioning practices.
Objectives
Upon successful completion of this concentration, the student will be able to:
- Demonstrate a holistic understanding of the factors which affect esports athlete development.
- Assess the effectiveness of various coaching, player development, and training methodologies.
- Construct and execute effective performance plans for esports athletes and teams.
Concentration Requirements (18 semester hours)
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Total Semester Hours
18
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Final Program Requirement (3 semester hours)
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Total Semester Hours
3
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Elective Requirements (42 semester hours)
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Select any courses that have not been used to fulfill requirements listed above. Credits applied toward a minor or certificate in an unrelated field may be used to fulfill elective credit for the major.
42
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Total Semester Hours
42
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All literature courses require successful completion of ENGL101-Proficiency in Writing or ENGL110-Making Writing Relevant.
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All literature courses require successful completion of ENGL101-Proficiency in Writing or ENGL110-Making Writing Relevant.