Emily Houghton

Name: Emily Houghton

Position: Assistant Professor

Education: PhD from the University of Minnesota in Kinesiology, Sport Sociology emphasis, MS from New England College in Management, Strategic Leadership emphasis, MS from the University of Illinois Chicago in Kinesiology-Sport management and her BA from Elmira College in American Studies

Teaching Focus: Teaches both graduate and undergraduate courses in sport management including: Introduction to Sport Management, Legal Aspects of Sport & Physical Education, Sport Event Management, Applied Sport Business and Principles of Sport Management

Research Interests: Focused on examining diversity within media coverage of sports and leadership positions. Her professional experience includes over 10 years of collegiate soccer coaching and administration.