Bachelor of Science in Communications with a Sports Communication concentration

(This integrated major offers a B.S. in Communications that includes a companion curriculum where students will take more courses than a minor and one or two courses short of a double major)

The integrated major in Sports Communication will enable students to combine their interests in communications and sports management. For students with an interest in sports, this integrated major provides a focus different than the traditional areas of coaching and training.

Sports communication is designed for students who want to focus on:

• event planning
• promotions
• sports facility management
• online game coverage

Sports management courses will educate students in:

• sports marketing and advertising
• event planning and promotion of sports
• public relations

Communications courses will educate students in areas that include:

• social media
• video production
• writing and broadcasting

The major will provide graduates with the skills and academic preparation to pursue professional practice or graduate work.