Sport Communication Major

Directed Foundational Studies (3 credits):

Students should complete the following course as a directed foundational studies course in the category of Junior Composition.

• ENG 313 - New Media Writing 3 Credits

Foundational Core (30 credits):

• SPM 190 - Career Exploration in Sport 3 Credits
• COMM 204 - Media and Society 3 Credits

• Or

• SPM 280 - Contemporary Issues in Sport 3 Credits
• COMM 220 - Print-Based Media Production 3 Credits

• Or

• ARTD 220 - Introduction to Graphic Design 3 Credits
• COMM 288 - Sports Media Production 3 Credits
• COMM 388 - Sport Communication 3 Credits
• COMM 414 - Special Topics 3 Credits

• Or

• SPM 419 - Strategic Management in Sport 3 Credits
• COMM 472 - Social Media Management 3 Credits
• SPM 320 - Sport Marketing 3 Credits
• SPM 355 - Public Relations in Sport 3 Credits
• SPM 475 - Global Development in Sport 3 Credits

• Or

• SPM 479 - Sport Perspectives Abroad 3 Credits

Professional Development Core (9 credits):

Students will complete 9 credits with any variation of the following course options: 

• COMM 200 - Multimedia Practicum 1 Credits
• COMM 300 - Advanced Multimedia Practicum 1 Credits
• COMM 492 - Professional Internship in Communication 3-6 Credits
• SPM 390 - Career Development in Sport 3 Credits
• SPM 490 - Sport Management Internship 3-15 Credits

Field of Study Electives (12 Credits):

Students will complete 12 credits from the following options:

• ARTD 220 - Introduction to Graphic Design 3 Credits
• COMM 309 - Reporting 3 Credits

• *

• COMM 312 - Persuasion Theories 3 Credits
• COMM 320 - Time-Based Media Production 3 Credits
• COMM 326 - Introduction to Health Communication 3 Credits
• COMM 328 - Health Communication Theory 3 Credits
• COMM 333 - Applied Health Communication 3 Credits
• COMM 343 - Narrative Film and Video Production 3 Credits
• COMM 381 - Political Communication 3 Credits
• COMM 390 - PR Writing 3 Credits
• COMM 420 - Interactive Media Production 3 Credits
• COMM 421 - Investigative Journalism 3 Credits

• *

• COMM 435 - Digital Storytelling 3 Credits
• COMM 455 - Organizational Communication 3 Credits
• COMM 483 - Gender Communication 3 Credits
• COMM 492 - Professional Internship in Communication 3-6 Credits
• SPM 322 - Innovations in Sport Marketing 3 Credits
• SPM 388 - eSports Fundamentals 3 Credits
• SPM 425 - Sport Sponsorship 3 Credits
• SPM 429 - Sales Management in Sport 3 Credits
• SPM 490 - Sport Management Internship 3-15 Credits

• Note:  Electives marked with an asterisk have prerequisites that are not included in this program.  Check with your advisor for further information.

Degree Map

This program has the following minimum GPA requirements: 2.00 overall GPA;