Sports Communication Minor
Requirements
The Sports Communication minor prepares students to understand how sports operate as a powerful site of public meaning-making. Students explore communication theories and methods to analyze how athletes, teams, organizations, media, and fans shape narratives about identity and culture. At the same time, this minor provides an understanding of the diverse professional pathways in sports communication and builds the skills needed to launch a successful career. A minor in Sports Communication requires 18 hours consisting of the following:
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Minor Core Requirements (12 Hours)
Complete 12 hours as follows:
- COM 110 - Media Writing
- COM 269 - Sports Communication
- COM 318 - Social Media Strategy
Communication and Global Challenges course: Choose one of the following:
- COM 120 - Media and Culture
- COM 242 - Beyond Borders: Argument, Debate and Communication
- COM 469 - Global Sports Communication
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Technical Skills (3 Hours)
Choose one of the following:
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Sports, Arts, and Culture (3 Hours)
Choose one of the following: