B.A. in Communication with Sports Communication Concentration

Program Overview

This program in Sports Communication combines foundational communication courses with specialized coursework in sports media, journalism, and ethics. Students complete an internship and choose a minor to complement their studies. The program prepares graduates for careers in sports communication, journalism, public relations, and related fields.

Program Outline

Outline:

• Foundation Courses (21-24 Credits):
• COMM 140 - Modern Human Communication: Principles and Practices (3 credits)
• COMM 150 - Media, Self and the World (3 credits)
• COMM 275 - Communication Theory (3 credits)
• COMM 276 - Communication Research (3 credits)
• JOUR 201 - Foundations of Journalism (3 credits)
• Two COMM, CLC, or JOUR courses at the 300-400 level (6 credits)
• One course from the following:
• COMM 491 - Communication Capstone: Thesis (3 credits)
• COMM 492 Q* - Communication Capstone: Project (3 credits)
• Major Requirements (18 Credits):
• COMM 206 - Introduction to Sports Communication (3 credits)
• COMM 306 - Sports Media (3 credits)
• COMM 496 - Sports Communication Internship (3 credits)
• JOUR 200 - Interactive Journalism Basics (3 credits)
• JOUR 304 - Writing for Interactive Journalism (3 credits)
• One course from the following:
• COMM 341 - Advanced Public Speaking (3 credits)
• COMM 350 - Interpersonal Communication Foundations (3 credits)
• JOUR 366 - Sports Public Relations and Integrated Communication (3 credits)
• JOUR 450 - Senior Seminar (3 credits)
• PHIL 313 - Sports Ethics (3 credits)
• RSM 317 - Moral and Ethical Reasoning in Recreation and Sport (3 credits)
• RSM 369 - Marketing and Promotion in Recreation and Sport Management (3 credits)
• RSM 400 - Sport in Contemporary Society (3 credits)
• Minor Requirements (18 Credits):