Program Overview

Journalism — Sports Production Option (JRSP)

The Journalism — Sports Production Option (JRSP) is a major that requires students to apply for admission.

Admission Requirements

Before applying, students must:

• Complete CMJN 2100 with a C or better
• Complete the fundamentals class:
  • If the student applies Fall 2023 or later, the student must complete JRNL 1000 with a "C" or better
  • If the student applies prior to Fall 2023, the student must complete JRNL 1AA0 or JRNL 1100 with a "C" or better
• Complete JRNL 2210 with a "C" or better
• Successfully complete 30 hours of degree-applicable course credits (including transfer, AP, and proficiency credits) and be a student in good standing at the time of the application
• Submit a well-written 300-word essay, free of spelling and grammar errors, explaining how the Journalism program fits with their academic and professional goals

Program Curriculum

The curriculum for the JRSP major is as follows:

Freshman Year

• Fall:
  • ENGL 1100 English Composition I (3 hours)
  • Core History (3 hours)
  • Core Social Science (3 hours)
  • Core Math (3 hours)
  • Foreign Language I (College Core) (4 hours)
• Spring:
  • ENGL 1120 English Composition II (3 hours)
  • COMM 1000 Public Speaking (3 hours)
  • Core Social Science or Core History to complete sequence (3 hours)
  • Foreign Language II (College Core) (4 hours)
  • JRNL 1000 Foundations of Journalism (3 hours)

Sophomore Year

• Fall:
  • Core Literature (3 hours)
  • Core Science I (4 hours)
  • Core Fine Arts (3 hours)
  • JRNL 2210 Newswriting (3 hours)
  • CMJN 2100 Concepts in Communications and Journalism (3 hours)
• Spring:
  • Core Humanities or Literature to complete sequence (3 hours)
  • Core Science II (4 hours)
  • Core Social Science (3 hours)
  • LBAR 2010 Liberal Arts Careers Preparation (College Core) (2 hours)
  • JRSP 3410 Introduction to Sports Video Production (3 hours)

Junior Year

• Fall:
  • JRSP 3510 Control Room Operations (3 hours)
  • Course from Journalism Group 1 or 2 (6 hours)
  • Electives (6 hours)
• Spring:
  • Course from Journalism Group 1 or 2 (9 hours)
  • Electives (6 hours)
• Summer:
  • JRSP 4920 Journalism Sports Production Internship (3 hours)

Senior Year

• Fall:
  • CMJN 4000 Mass Media Law and Regulation (3 hours)
  • Course from Journalism Group 1, 2, or 3 (6 hours)
  • Electives (3 hours)
• Spring:
  • Course from Journalism Group 1, 2, or 3 (6 hours)
  • Electives (6 hours)
  • UNIV 4AA0 Achieve the Creed (0 hours)

Total Hours

The total hours required for the JRSP major is 120 hours.

Notes

• Students are required to complete a two-course history sequence or a two-course literature sequence.
• Students should meet with their advisers about appropriate courses from Groups 1, 2, and 3.
• Electives must be selected from courses outside the School of Communication and Journalism. Students must see their advisers for appropriate electives.