Take your love of sports beyond the scoreboard by honing an understanding of the complex systems in social, economic, racial or otherwise at play. The Bachelor of General Studies with a Sports and Society emphasis examines the broader economic, political, religious, cultural, ethnic and social systems that apply to the world of sports. Coursework helps students grasp theories regarding teams and group dynamics in sports. This includes issues related to cultural, gender and socioeconomic diversity, as well as those related to the role that sports plays in society. Students gain fundamental skills in economics, accounting and general management theory, plus a finely tuned ability to evaluate multiple perspectives on social and cultural change as they relate to sports. Multidisciplinarity, Effectively analyze and synthesize the relationship between multiple disciplines of study. Cultural Competence, Identify and recognize cultural differences and the impact of an educated citizen and responsible member in global society. Effective Communication, Demonstrate the ability to effectively communicate ideas using a variety of different media (oral, written, visual) and basic information technologies. Focus Theme Outcomes, Demonstrate success meeting a corresponding learning outcome with the students' selected focus theme. Career Preparation, Develop and identify the academic preparation, opportunities, and potential contributions to careers in their major field.