Master Of Science in Sports Communication

Earn Your Master Of Science in Sports Communication

Learn to manage media coverage of sporting events, analyze data to inform sports-related decisions, and craft compelling messages to engage audiences and enhance the impact of sports media.

Elevate Your Career in Sports Media with a Master of Science in Sports Communication

As a student in the Master of Science in Sports Communication program, you are prepared to work in a variety of sports-related careers at the professional, college, and high school levels. This program emphasizes the development of communication skills designed to be employed in administrative and creative roles.

Requirements	Class Name	Hours
Graduate Communication Core		18
COM 5443	Public Relations	3
COM 5449	Intercultural Communication	3
COM 6501	Graduate Writing & Research	3
COM 6502	Process & Effects of Communication	3
COM 6520	Communication Ethics & Persuasion	3
COM 6600	Graduate Capstone	3
Required Program Courses		15
COM 5442	Communication Law	3
COM 5453	Sports Public Relations	3
COM 5457	Strategic Crisis Communication	3
COM 5474	Media Analytics	3
KIN Elective — Choose One:	KIN 6200 Societal & Ethical Trends in Athletics KIN 6300 NCAA Rules & Regulations KIN 6500 Athletic Administration	3
Total		33

Program Details

Credit Hours

33 hours

Degree Options:
Master of Science

Format:
Online

Faculty Contact

Reid Vance

Associate Professor and Chair, Communication

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