Bachelor of Arts with a major in Sport Communication
This program prepares students for communication positions within sports and the sporting industry. Students have the opportunity to build their portfolio consisting of research projects, accomplishments, internships, and experiences. The program does require a minor or dual major.
Course Number and Title | Hrs. | Prerequisites |
|---|---|---|
Communications Core (Choose One): | 3 | |
COM 101 Human Communication | (3) | None |
COM 120 Found. of Health Comm. | (3) | None |
Sport Communication Major Courses: | ||
COM 163 Found. of Sport Comm. | 3 | None |
COM 204 Comm. Theory & Research | 3 | COM 101 or 120 |
COM 244 Sport, Comm. & Cult. | 3 | COM 101 or 120 |
COM 270 Research Meth. in Comm. | 3 | COM 101 or 120; MATH 108 |
COM 302 Intercultural Comm. | 3 | COM 101 or 120 |
COM 323 Sport Public Relations | 3 | COM 163 |
COM 410 Relational Comm. In Sport | 3 | COM 101 or 120. COM 163 |
COM 415 Comm. in Sport Organ. | 3 | COM 101 or 120, COM 163 |
MATH 108 Introductory Statistics | 3 | MATH 100 or ACT 18 or SAT 480 |
Choose one from: | 2 | |
COM 436 Internship in Comm. Std | (2) | See course description |
COM 470 Research Exp. In Comm. Std | (2) | See course description |
Choose one elective from: | 3 |
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SMG 255 Leadership: Theory & Practice | (3) | None |
SMG 360 Sport Research | (3) | MATH 108 |
SMG 415 Sport Marketing | (3) | MKT 233 |
SMG 435 Global Perspectives in Sport | (3) | None |
COM 242 Sport Reporting | (3) | None |
COM 274 Strategic Social Media | 3 | COM 101 or 120 |
PSYC 280 Sport Psychology | (3) | None |
Total Hours | 36 hrs. |
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Plus Institutional Baccalaureate Degree Requirements.
Courses and Descriptions