Program Overview

Sports Communication Certificate

The Sports Communication Certificate provides communication fundamentals in the exciting realm of all things sports, including video production, news distribution, and reporting.

Program Details

• Program type: Certificates/Programs - Undergraduate
• Format: On Campus or Online
• Estimated time to complete: 1-2 semesters
• Credit hours: 12

Why Earn a Sports Communication Certificate?

The Sports Communication Certificate will teach you fundamental skills related to the wide world of competitive sports, such as:

• Digital video production
• News writing
• Public speaking
• Communication technologies and state-of-the-art technology
• Working in a fast-paced environment
• Implementing effective communication strategies

Career Opportunities

Upon completing this certificate, you will be able to effectively use modern digital technologies and communication strategies, aiding you in sports reporting and sports management, as well as in landing potential internships.

Growth of the Field

According to data from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS), sports communication ranks among the top 10 fastest-growing bachelor's degree programs in the U.S., with a 24.5% growth rate from 2019 to 2023. The rapid rise of the global sports industry, along with the expansion of sports media and social media, continues to fuel this trend.

Sports Communication Certificate at UND

• Complete the certificate on-campus or online to fit your schedule.
• Master skills that open doors in sports media, reporting, public relations, and beyond.
• Learn to craft engaging stories, develop relationships with players, coaches, and audiences, and thrive in the fast-paced world of sports communication.

Sports Communication Certificate Courses

• COMM 346: Sports Communication (3 Credits)
• COMM 246: News Writing Fundamentals in the Online World (3 Credits)
• COMM 339: Digital Video Production (3 Credits)
• COMM 406: Future of Communication Technology (3 Credits)
• COMM 319: Digital Imaging Across Platforms (3 Credits)
• COMM 330: Social Media & Online Reporting (3 Credits)

Online Sports Communication Certificate

The online Sports Communication Certificate offers flexible asynchronous classes, allowing you to learn anywhere at any time. You will have access to:

• Lesson modules
• Streaming video content
• Virtual libraries
• Posted lectures
• Online simulations
• Interaction with instructors and classmates through online discussion boards, polls, and chat rooms

Top-Tier Online Student Resources

As an online student, you will have access to:

• Same degree as on-campus students
• Same classes as on-campus students
• Real interaction with professors, peers, and professionals in the field
• Personalized academic advising
• Free online tutoring
• Unlimited academic coaching
• Full online access to UND's libraries and resources
• 24/7 technical support
• Networking opportunities with a large pool of online students

Best Online College

The University of North Dakota is ranked among the best online colleges in the nation for:

• Affordability
• Student satisfaction (retention rate)
• Academic quality (4-year graduate rate)
• Student outcomes (20-year return on investment)