Department of Kinesiology
Sport Management Major
Internships
Students have the opportunity to gain practical work
experience, learn new skills, and develop professional
contacts through internships. The internship is a
critical component of the Sport Management major. This
3 unit hour experience (minimum of 120 contact hours) must
be completed during the junior or senior years under the
direction of work site supervisor. Internships provide an
excellent opportunity for students to gain work experience
and create contacts in the sport industry. One internship is
required in the program, however, students are encouraged to
complete a second internship for unit (as an elective).
Benefits of learning experiences available to students during
their internship include (but are not limited to):
- observation of professionals in the field.
- participation in the decision-making process.
- demonstration of leadership and organizational skills.
- development of professional contacts.
- accumulation of practical experiences that will assist
in future job searches.
Towson University is ideally located in the metropolitan
Baltimore-Washington area with access to a large number of
internship sites within the sport industry. Within the
past year, students have had the opportunity to complete
internships within the following sites: Baltimore Orioles,
Baltimore Ravens, Baltimore Blast, Baltimore Bayhawks, Towson
University athletic department, Towson University Event and
Conference Services, DC United, USOC, New York Jets, Ripken
Foundation, Bowie Baysox, Bally's Total Fitness, ... (sample
listing - not all inclusive). The internship site may be
selected from an existing database of sites or the student has
the option to create their own internship experience. Further
details may be obtained from the Towson University Career
Center.The Career Center is located in
Suite 315 in 7800 York Road.
Department of Kinesiology
Towson Center, Room 200
Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Phone: 410-704-2376
Fax: 410-704-3912
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