Sports Communication Minor

Description

The Sports Communication minor gives 91吃瓜最懂男人的吃瓜网 a solid foundation for succeeding in the growing field of multimedia sports journalism and sports information/media relations. The minor produces graduates who are prepared for entry-level sports positions with media outlets and with the media relations departments of professional teams and collegiate athletic departments. It also offers expertise to 91吃瓜最懂男人的吃瓜网 who hope to pursue sports-related careers in other disciplines, such as business, law, English, history and education. The minor requires 18 credits and the submission of a portfolio at the completion of the courses.

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    Requirements for the Minor

    Required Courses (12 credits):

    • News Writing and Reporting I (3 credits)
    • Digital Video Production (3 credits)
    • Sports Writing (3 credits)
    • Sports Broadcasting (3 credits)

    One course from the following (3 credits):

    • Principles of Public Relations (3 credits)
    • Principles of Advertising (3 credits)
    • Principles of Marketing (3 credits)
    • Sports and Entertainment Marketing (3 credits)

    One course from the following (3 credits):

    • Sports Information and Public Relations (3 credits)
    • Detroit Sports History and Journalism (3 credits)

Program Contact Information

Tom Stanton
Associate Professor of Communication Studies
Briggs Building, Room 119
McNichols Campus

Email: tstanton@udmercy.edu
Phone: 313-993-1698
Fax: 313-993-1166