This Master of Science degree prepares you for a future career by providing real-world experience and building your portfolio.
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.
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 6501 | Communication Theory & Research | 3 |
| COM 6506 | Organizational Communication | 3 |
| COM 6507 | Communication in Leadership | 3 |
| COM 6520 | Communication Ethics & Persuasion | 3 |
| COM 6600 | Graduate Capstone | 3 |
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Required Program Courses |
12 | |
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Choose 3 of the following 4 courses |
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| COM 5442 | Communication Law | 3 |
| COM 5453 | Sports Public Relations | 3 |
| COM 5457 | Strategic Crisis Communication | 3 |
| COM 5474 | Media Analytics | 3 |
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Choose 1 of the following 3 courses |
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| KIN 6200 | Societal & Ethical Trends in Athletics | 3 |
| KIN 6300 | NCAA Rules & Regulations | 3 |
| KIN 6500 | Athletic Administration | 3 |
| Total | 30 |
