MS in Sports Media

The master of science in sports media is a 36-credit program that prepares students for employment in many sports media outlets, especially those on the Internet where sports content has been growing rapidly; those in sports information offices in any sport, collegiate or professional; and those in sports management positions.

The master of science in sports media may be completed in 15 to 18 months. International students are strongly recommended to take 24 months to complete the degree program.

Some program coursework is available online during the later summer; otherwise, students are strongly encouraged to begin the program in the fall semester.

Core Competencies

• Graduate Digital Media
• Sports Media Formats
• Sports Beat Reporting
• Sports Production
• Visual Communication
• Internship in Sports Media

Note: students must complete at least two credits of COMM 686 prior to graduation.

• Supporting Competencies

Social, Ethical, and Legal Dimensions

One course from the following options:

• Legal Environment of Digital Media
• Sports Ethics

Management

One course from the following options:

• Cross-Cultural Management
• Global Leadership and Team Development
• Information Management

Sports Administration

• KIN 610 Psychology of Sport
• KIN 620 Women and Sports
• KIN 630 Sport and Society

Electives

These credits may be drawn from communication courses or other courses, as approved by the program director.

Total: 36 credits

Graduate courses

Coursework in the Department of Communication investigates the ways we express ideas — from public speaking to social media to corporate communication.

The program to develop professionals who will be able to explain and apply appropriate information technologies and methodologies to help individuals or organizations achieve their goals through the use of sports media by:

• Anticipating the changing direction of sports media.
• Evaluating and communicating the potential utility of new technologies utilized in sports media.
• Living and working as a contributing, well-rounded member of society through ethical sports media practices.

In accomplishing these goals, the program will:

• Familiarize students with the technology and skills required to be successful in sports media.
• Provide significant hands-on internship experience in a real-world setting.
• Enable students to integrate management skills and ethical perspectives into their study.
• Prepare students for employment in sports media.