Offered by Department of Communication

Journalism and Mass Communication Major

Sports Communication
Bachelor of Arts

Students selecting a major in Sports Communication must earn a minimum 2.5 G.P.A. in the major.

Students selecting a major in Sports Communication must compile evidence of achievement particular to their chosen career field. Students will present this portfolio and discuss its contents with a Faculty Portfolio Committee in the semester prior to their graduation.

  1. Sports Communication Core Requirements (9 hours required)
    • Take all of the following:
      • JMC 112, Communication Software - 3 hours
      • JMC 230, Integrated Marketing Communications - 3 hours
      • JMC 414, Communications Law - 3 hours
  2. Media Requirements (15 hours required)
    • Take all of the following:
      • JMC 226, Audio Production & Announcing - 3 hours
      • JMC 250, Video Production Foundations - 2 hours
      • JMC 319, Sports Writing for the Media - 3 hours
      • JMC 329, Print Advertising Design - 3 hours
      • OR JMC 330, Publication Design - 3 hours
      • JMC 339, Sports Radio Workshop - 2 hours
      • JMC 353, Sports at Antelope - 2 hours
  3. Organizational & Relational Communication Requirements (6 hours required)
    • Take all of the following:
      • SPCH 370, Small Group Communication - 3 hours
      • SPCH 451, Leadership Communication - 3 hours
  4. Sports Communication Option Requirements (6 hours required)
    • Take one of the following options:
      • Option I (6 hours required)
        • Capstone Experience
          • Take all of the following:
            • JMC 475, Internship in Mass Media - 2 hours
            • JMC 497, Senior Portfolio - 1 hour
        • Electives
          • Take 3 hours from:
            • JMC 220, Photojournalism - 3 hours
            • JMC 300, Web Site Design - 3 hours
            • JMC 309, Public Relations - 3 hours
            • JMC 406, Commentary and Blogging - 3 hours
            • SPCH 301, Introduction to Organizational Communication - 3 hours
            • SPCH 453, Interviewing - 3 hours
      • Option II (6 hours required)
        • Capstone Experience
          • Take all of the following:
            • JMC 475, Internship in Mass Media - 3 hours
            • JMC 497, Senior Portfolio - 1 hour
        • Electives
          • Take 2 hours from:
            • JMC 220, Photojournalism - 3 hours
            • JMC 300, Web Site Design - 3 hours
            • JMC 309, Public Relations - 3 hours
            • JMC 343, Television Workshop - 2 hours
            • JMC 406, Commentary and Blogging - 3 hours
            • SPCH 301, Introduction to Organizational Communication - 3 hours
            • SPCH 453, Interviewing - 3 hours

13 May 2015

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