Sports Media Minor (A)
Employment opportunities for sports-related media, specifically online media, are expanding due to the explosion of niche broadcast networks. Students in this program will become prepared for an ever-changing communication field. You will become proficient in the latest digital technology as well as how to write clearly and concisely for a very specific audience. The curriculum will cover various digital media such as blogs, social media, and multimedia. The credit load is 19 credits.
Curriculum
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses | ||
| COMM 196 | Lighthouse-Newspaper | 1 |
| or COMM 195 | WCUA-Radio | |
| COMM 265 | Journalism | 3 |
| COMM 270 | Sports Journalism | 3 |
| COMM 295 | Sports Broadcasting | 3 |
| COMM 480 | Fan Communication Practicum | 3 |
| SHB 310 | Integrated PR & Social Media | 3 |
| or COMM 321 | Media Writing | |
| SHB 340 | Marketing of Sport & Entertainment | 3 |
| Total Hours | 19 | |