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The Associate in Arts (AA)

The Associate in Arts (AA) is intended for students who ultimately wish to complete a baccalaureate arts degree at a four-year college or university. Students in this program develop foundational knowledge particularly business, English, fine arts, foreign languages, history, philosophy, psychology, or sociology.

Course Selection Guide

This course selection guide shown below has been developed by referencing the Baccalaureate Degree plans or the student plans for the Bachelor of Arts degrees at the universities listed below. 

• North Carolina Agricultural & Technical University (NC A&T) - BS in Kinesiology, Recreation and Sports Management Concentration
• North Carolina Central University (NCCU) - BS in Recreation Administration: Sports Management with Business Minor
• North Carolina State University (NCSU) - BS in Sports Management
• UNC-Chapel Hill (UNC-CH) - BA in Exercise and Sport Science, Sport Administration Concentration

There are many concentrations within this major, and the requirements may vary. Students should print out and save the for their major and intended transfer university.

Jobs associated with these degrees include athletic coach, athletic director, business manager for athletes, coach or scout, event coordinator, public relations manager, sports agent, sports marketer, or with additional graduate study, sports attorney, sports accountant, or professor. 

View the printable Sports Management Course Selection Guide (pdf).

Guaranteed Admissions Pathways

Â鶹ӰÊÓ has partnered with several universities to develop guaranteed admissions pathways for a seamless transition into their baccalaureate programs for eligible students who complete a Â鶹ӰÊÓ university transfer degree (AA, AS, AFA, and AE). Students must apply for acceptance into these programs.

View more information about Guaranteed Admissions Pathways and the list of universities.