The minor in sport communication offers students the opportunity to examine important and timely sports-related issues in an ethical context as well as analyze sports from cross-cultural perspectives. Students will gain an understanding of sport mass media, sport communication, sports reporting, interpersonal and organizational communication, and the impact each has in our global society.
The courses cover theory and practice in cross-platform communication, sports ethics and theoretical underpinnings, public relations, and marketing. The minor provides applied fundamentals for students seeking employment in the commercial world of sports (areas such as management or promotion of athletic organizations) and in sports media.
This minor is offered jointly by the Department of Communication and the School of Recreation, Health, and Tourism in the College of Education and Human Development.
Degree Requirements (Catalog Year 2012-2013)
In addition to meeting the following requirements for this degree, students must meet the university requirements for all minors.
Students pursuing this minor must complete 18 credits with a minimum GPA of 2.00.
- Four required courses (12 credits): COMM 303, 320; SPMT 201 or 304, 430
- Two elective coures (6 credits): COMM 305, 330, 351, 356, 359, 361, 371, 372; SPMT 201, 302, 304, 318, 405, 412, 420, 440, 445 Special topics courses, when relevant, may be used to fulfill this requirement with the prior written approval of the director. Depending on which courses students took as a required course (above), they may use either SPMT 201 or 304 as an elective.
Total: 18 Credits
Requirements may be different for earlier catalog years. See the University Catalog archives.