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Bachelor of Arts in Martial Arts
Bachelor of Arts in Martial Arts

Bachelor of Arts in Martial Arts

  • ID:UB10033
  • Level:4-Year Bachelor's Degree
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Admission Requirements

Entry requirements

  • A completed application
  • Academic records
  • At least one letter of recommendation
  • A personal statement or essay

English requirements

  • TOEFL score of 75 (IBT)
  • IELTS Band score of 6.0
  • Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE Academic) score of 53
  • Duolingo English Test score of 100
  • SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing Score of 450 or above

Course Information

The University of Bridgeport is proud to be the first American institution of higher learning to offer a B.A. in Martial Arts Studies.

While martial arts study at the university level has long been a part of academic life in Asia, UB’s program is unique in that it combines a wide range of liberal arts courses with martial arts practica. The program, offered through the University’s College of Public and International Affairs, explores four aspects of the martial arts:

  • Historical background and philosophical roots of the martial arts
  • Languages and cultures of the societies in which the martial arts originated and developed
  • In-depth study of at least one of the martial arts
  • Psychosocial dimensions of the martial arts and their impact upon personality and society

It has long been argued that through study of the martial arts people develop a measurable sense of accomplishment and a mastery of mind over body, contributing to greater self-esteem. Through the teacher-student relationship the martial-arts student embarks on a voyage of self discovery and learns the importance of respect and regard for others.

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Major Requirements

  • MARTS 212 The History of Martial Arts
  • MARTS 213 Martial Arts and East Asian Thought
  • MARTS 261 Psychosocial Aspects of Martial Arts
  • MARTS 245 Martial Arts School Development
  • MARTS 299 The Dao of Business
  • MARTS 300 Martial Arts and Research Methods
  • WREL 205 Buddhism
  • WREL 229 Confucianism & Taoism
  • MARTS 278 Survey of the Martial Arts
  • MARTS 311 Communication and the Martial Arts
  • MARTS 312 Image and Reality in the Martial Arts
  • MARTS 330 Internship
  • MARTS 340 Senior Thesis/Presentation

Tae Kwon Do Track

  • MARTS 235 Issues in Taekwondo
  • MARTS 117 Self-Defense
  • MARTS 110 Taekwondo I
  • MARTS 244 Taekwondo II
  • MARTS 325 Taekwondo III

Japanese Martial Arts Track

  • MARTS 260 Issues in Japanese Martial Arts
  • MARTS 131 Judo
  • MARTS 134 Karate
  • MARTS 143 Kobudo Practica
  • MARTS 299 Kata/Kumite Conditioning

Taiji Track

  • MARTS 270 Issues in Chinese Martial Arts
  • MARTS 121 Taiji Practica
  • MARTS 299 Qigong Training
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Career Opportunity

Career Opportunity

Students may choose one of several career tracks in criminal justice, health sciences, or business and may go on to pursue careers in the medical sciences, business, psychology, human services, or media. Students may also choose to pursue graduate study in areas such as global development or international law. Career tracks:

  • Martial Arts Instructor
  • Business Owner
  • Sports Psychologist/ Therapist
  • Journalism/ Media
  • Teacher/ College Professor
  • Criminologist
  • DEA Agent
  • FBI Agent
  • INS Agent
  • Probation Officer
  • Secret Service
  • Nutritionist
  • Recreation Therapist

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Overseas Student Health Cover

Health Insurance - USD $2875 per year

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