Sports Communication - Undergraduate Minor

The minor in Sports Communication provides students with the critical understanding and experience in content creation needed to excel in a variety of aspects of the sports industry. Students will learn the principles of communication and journalism as they apply to sports-related events, topics, and people. The minor offers courses familiarizing students with the skills and tools needed to produce sport content for a variety of media, as well as courses that will teach students to be effective communicators within and for sport organizations. Several courses also offer students the opportunity to develop a critical understanding of the role sports and sports organizations play in larger social processes and issues, issues of equity and equality, and the impact of media images.

The minor in Sports Communication consists of 18 credits, of which the majority of courses should be upper division COMM or JOUR courses. All courses taken for the minor must be completed with a grade of C- or better.

Suggested Plan of Study

It is only a suggested plan of study for students and is not intended to guarantee that courses will be offered during a specific spring or fall semester. Course availability may vary from fall to spring semester and may be subject to modification or change. It's best to take a course when offered or consult the Department that oversees the course scheduling.