Instructor
Department of Sport Management, Wellness, and Physical Education College of Education

678-839-6149
laurenj@westga.edu

Coliseum - Room 2040
Office Hours
By appointment

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Lauren Johnson, M.S.

Lauren Johnson is an Instructor in the Department of Sport Management, Wellness and Physical Education in the College of Education. Prior to joining the team Lauren spent five years in the UWG Office of Career Services where she served as a Career Development Specialist for two years and three years as the Associate Director of Career Development. She has over seven years of career services experience and a passion for teaching students. Before coming to UWG, Lauren earned a Bachelor of Arts in Journalism and a Master of Science in Physical Education from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas where she also competed in track and field for the running rebels. She is currently pursuing her doctoral studies at the University of Georgia.   

  • M.S., Physical Education Teaching and Coaching, University of Nevada Las Vegas,
  • B.A., Journalism, University of Nevada Las Vegas,

Spring 2021 Sections

  • SPMG-3662 (Mngmnt & Ldrshp in Sports Orgs) Section: 01
  • SPMG-4584 (Pre-Intern Sem in Sport Mgmt) Section: 01
  • SPMG-4668 (Human Resource Mgmnt in Sport) Section: E01
  • SPMG-4686 (Internship) Section: N01
  • SPMG-4686 (Internship) Section: N02

Fall 2020 Sections

  • SPMG-3670 (Practicum) Section: 01
  • SPMG-4584 (Pre-Intern Sem in Sport Mgmt) Section: 01
  • SPMG-4584 (Pre-Intern Sem in Sport Mgmt) Section: 02
  • SPMG-4686 (Internship) Section: N01

Summer 2020 Sections

  • SPMG-3662 (Mngmnt & Ldrshp in Sports Orgs) Section: E01
  • SPMG-4584 (Pre-Intern Sem in Sport Mgmt) Section: E01
  • SPMG-4668 (Human Resource Mgmnt in Sport) Section: E01

Spring 2020 Sections

  • SPMG-3662 (Mngmnt & Ldrshp in Sports Orgs) Section: 01
  • SPMG-4584 (Pre-Intern Sem in Sport Mgmt) Section: 01
  • SPMG-4686 (Internship) Section: N02
  • SPMG-4686 (Internship) Section: N01

Fall 2019 Sections

  • SPMG-3670 (Practicum) Section: 01
  • SPMG-3670 (Practicum) Section: 02
  • SPMG-4584 (Pre-Intern Sem in Sport Mgmt) Section: 01
  • SPMG-4584 (Pre-Intern Sem in Sport Mgmt) Section: 02
  • SPMG-4686 (Internship) Section: N01

Summer 2019 Sections

  • SPMG-4686 (Internship) Section: N01
  • SPMG-4686 (Internship) Section: N02

Spring 2019 Sections

  • SPMG-3670 (Practicum) Section: 01
  • SPMG-4584 (Pre-Intern Sem in Sport Mgmt) Section: 01
  • SPMG-4584 (Pre-Intern Sem in Sport Mgmt) Section: 02
  • SPMG-4686 (Internship) Section: N01
  • SPMG-4686 (Internship) Section: N02

Fall 2018 Sections

  • XIDS-2002 (Sports, Society, & Culture) Section: 18
  • SPMG-3670 (Practicum) Section: 01
  • SPMG-4584 (Pre-Intern Sem in Sport Mgmt) Section: 01
  • SPMG-4584 (Pre-Intern Sem in Sport Mgmt) Section: 02
  • SPMG-4686 (Internship) Section: N01

Spring 2018 Sections

  • SPMG-3670 (Practicum) Section: 02
  • SPMG-4584 (Pre-Intern Sem in Sport Mgmt) Section: 01

Fall 2017 Sections

  • SPMG-4584 (Pre-Intern Sem in Sport Mgmt) Section: 01

General Responsibilities

Lauren is currently the liaison to Sports Management, Nursing majors, student-athletes and international students. She is responsible for presenting and assisting students in areas such as resume, cover letters, mock interviewing, internships and job search strategies.

Professional Associations

National Career Development Association (NCDA), National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE) and Georgia Association of Colleges and Employers (GACE) and National Association of Collegiate Women Athletic Administrators (NACWAA)

Length of Time at the University

Since January 2014