College of Business, Science & Technology

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.

Prerequisites from General Education
Interpersonal Communication (3)
Required
COM 115Public Speaking3
COM 215Social/Mass Communication3
COM 245Special Topics3
COM 240Intercultural Communication3
COM 330Social Media Relations & Analytics3
COM 355Media & Public Relations3
COM 475Organizational Communication3
COM 498Internship3
KHS 395Sport Management3
KHS 385Sport Marketing & Fundraising3
KHS 380Planning & Managing Sport Facilities3
KHS 370Law & Sport3
Total Credits36