Program Overview

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Program Overview

The Master of Arts in Sports Journalism is a 36 credit hour, three-semester program providing students with extensive preparation for careers in sports media and communication.

Program Description

Sports media is among the fastest-growing sectors of the media industry. The program prepares students to accelerate their career through hands-on reporting and production courses. Students begin with intensive multimedia skills courses, which teach them to produce sports and news coverage across broadcast, digital and print platforms.

At a Glance

• College/school: Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication
• Location: Downtown Phoenix
• STEM-OPT extension eligible: No

Accelerated Program Options

This program allows students to obtain both a bachelor's and a master's degree in as little as five years. Accelerated bachelor's plus master's degree programs are designed for high-achieving students who want the opportunity to share undergraduate coursework with graduate coursework to accelerate completion of their master's degree.

Degree Requirements

• 36 credit hours including the required capstone course (MCO 570)
• Required Core (15 credit hours)
  • MCO 503 Media Law (3)
  • MCO 510 Data Journalism (3)
  • MCO 526 Advanced Issues in 21st Century Sports and Media (3)
  • MCO 529 Ethics in Sports Media (3)
  • MCO 540 Sports Reporting (3)
• Electives or Research (3 credit hours)
• Other Requirement (9 credit hours)
  • MCO 502 Multimedia Storytelling (8)
  • MCO 504 Cronkite Master's Seminar (1)
• Culminating Experience (9 credit hours)
  • MCO 570 Master of Mass Communication Capstone (9)

Admission Requirements

• General university admission requirements: All students are required to meet general university admission requirements.
• Applicants must have earned a bachelor's or master's degree in a closely related field from a regionally accredited institution.
• Applicants must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.00 (scale is 4.00 = "A") in the last 60 hours of their first bachelor's degree program or a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.00 (scale is 4.00 = "A") in an applicable master's degree program.
• All applicants must submit:
  • graduate admission application and application fee
  • official transcripts
  • three letters of recommendation
  • personal statement of interest (350 to 500 words in length)
  • resume
  • proof of English proficiency

Tuition Information

When it comes to paying for higher education, everyone’s situation is different. Students can learn about ASU tuition and financial aid options to find out which will work best for them.

Application Deadlines

• Fall:
  • Session A/C: In Person, 06/01, Final
  • Session A/C: In Person, 12/01, Priority

Program Learning Outcomes

Program learning outcomes identify what a student will learn or be able to do upon completion of their program. This program’s learning outcomes include the following:

• Evaluate the principles of journalism, such as accuracy, fairness, timeliness, diversity and privacy, and apply such principles to their course requirements.
• Evaluate ethical, diversity and legal standards relevant to the journalism industry and create culturally proficient communication.
• Develop the tools, technology and techniques for sports content creation that adheres to accepted journalistic standards and practices, and which prepares them for careers in sports media and communication.

Global Opportunities

Studying abroad is possible for graduate students. There are more than 50 program opportunities, with programs on every continent.

Career Opportunities

Expertise in the sports journalism field is in high demand across sports organizations, news networks and digital media outlets. Career opportunities for graduates with a sports journalism master's degree include:

• sports editor
• sports news reporter
• sports play-by-play announcer
• sports podcast or radio host
• sports PR and strategic communications professional
• sports television and video producer
• sports television reporter
• team, league or conference reporter

Contact Information

Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Comm | CRONK 302

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