JMU Sport & Recreation Management BS Transfer Guide
Bachelor of Science in Sport & Recreation Management
Catalog Year 2025-2028
Based on VCCS Curriculum for Social Science
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Community College Course |
Credits |
Course Equivalent |
Notes |
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SDV 100 or 101 |
1-2 |
UNST 001 |
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ENG 111 |
3 |
WRTC 103 |
Both 111+112 needed |
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ENG 112 |
3 |
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Any UCGS Art or Humanities |
3 |
JMU Gen Ed |
Two different disciplines |
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Any UCGS Art, Humanities, or Literature |
3 |
JMU Gen Ed |
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Any UCGS History |
3 |
JMU Gen Ed |
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ECO 202 |
3 |
ECON 201 |
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Any UCGS Natural Sciences |
4 |
JMU Gen Ed |
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Any UCGS Math |
3-5 |
JMU Gen Ed |
MTH 154+155 recommended |
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2nd UCGS Math |
3-4 |
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CST 100 or 110 |
3 |
SCOM 121/123 |
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Social science electives |
9 |
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ACC 211 + 212 |
6 |
COB 241+242 |
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ITE 100/120 |
3 |
CIS 204 |
Or wait for JMU |
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Other transfer electives |
6-12 |
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Pre-Transfer Credits |
60-62 |
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Course |
Credits |
Notes |
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SRM 202-482 (11 courses) |
36 |
Core SRM courses |
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SRM Major Electives |
9 |
HM 316, HM 210, or other |
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General Business Minor |
9 |
MGT 305, MKTG 380, FIN 345 |
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University Electives |
6 |
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Post-Transfer Credits |
60 |
Transfer Guidance
Guaranteed Admission Agreement Requirements
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Students must complete approved transferable associate degree with 3.0 GPA for guaranteed admission. See www.jmu.edu/admissions/apply/transfer-gaa.shtml.
Important Links & Dates
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University Transfer Center: www.jmu.edu/transfer
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Register Intent to Transfer: www.jmu.edu/admissions/apply/transfer-GAA.shtml
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Admission Application: By March 1 for Fall or October 15 for Spring
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Financial Aid: www.jmu.edu/financialaid
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FAFSA Deadline: March 1. Learn more at studentaid.gov.
What Should I Consider When Selecting Courses?
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Create a schedule for all required courses, complete math and English in first year.
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Connect with your community college advisor and a JMU Next transfer advisor.
Is This Degree Right For Me?
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Students must be excited to work with people, have excellent communication skills, and be willing to work long hours, nights, and weekends. We work while others play!
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Must love the industry, not just be a sports fan. Most jobs are desk jobs in business operations.
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Must be a people person and develop soft skills.
What Is The Impact On My Degree Of Work I Have Already Completed?
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Associate Transfer Degree waives gen ed at JMU.
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Dual Enrollment degree gets gen ed waiver but not guaranteed admission.
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Credit for Prior Learning reviewed case by case.
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Catalog Year determined by first semester at JMU.
Is This College Right For Me?
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JMU has 96% satisfaction rate. 88% of classes have fewer than 50 students. #1 most recommended public university by WSJ and Times Higher Education.
Did You Know That…
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50% of credits must be from a 4-year institution, 25% from JMU.
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Completing your Associate degree satisfies lower division general education.
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Exceeding 90 credits at your community college may exhaust your financial aid.
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Two-Year College Transfer Grant available for eligible students.
What Can I Do With This Degree?
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Explore possible careers, salaries, and job outlook at www.TransferVirginia.org.
Program Successes & Highlights
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Faculty relationships with industry employers. Jobs in professional sport, fitness, recreation. Study abroad to Brazil, Australia, France. Volunteer at Super Bowl, NCAA tournament. Research with faculty.
What Are My Chances For Getting Accepted?
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Two-thirds of transfer applicants admitted. Competitive applicants have As & Bs in core areas.
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Transfer student = graduated HS and taken college courses after.
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Learn more at www.jmu.edu/transfer or www.TransferVirginia.org.
Do More With Your Degree!
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SRM pairs well with Communication or Business minors/majors. Required Business or Entrepreneurship minor. Sport Communication or Coaching Education minor available. Practicum and internship required. Internships in 25+ states and multiple countries.