Sport Communication (BS)
Students in Sport Communication are introduced to a variety of communication focused career opportunities in the sports industry. Students will gain valuable skills in sports public relations campaigns, social media outreach for sports teams, as well as in working with specialty sports agencies and planning sports events for organizations. Careers in sport communication are varied. Existing opportunities in sport communication include coaching/managing teams, event management and marketing, sports venue management, public relations representative, service and marketing coordination, digital and print media specialist, education, and recreation management.
General Education Requirements
All degree seeking undergraduate students must complete the general education requirements.
Degree Requirements
Bachelor of Science degree consists of a major of typically 30 to 60 credits, general education courses, upper-level requirements, and elective courses totaling a minimum of 120 credits.
Code | Title | Credits |
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Prerequisites from General Education | ||
Interpersonal Communication (3) | ||
Required | ||
COM 115 | Public Speaking | 3 |
COM 215 | Social/Mass Communication | 3 |
COM 245 | Special Topics | 3 |
COM 240 | Intercultural Communication | 3 |
COM 330 | Social Media Relations & Analytics | 3 |
COM 355 | Media & Public Relations | 3 |
COM 475 | Organizational Communication | 3 |
COM 498 | Internship | 3 |
KHS 395 | Sport Management | 3 |
KHS 385 | Sport Marketing & Fundraising | 3 |
KHS 380 | Planning & Managing Sport Facilities | 3 |
KHS 370 | Law & Sport | 3 |
Total Credits | 36 |