BA Sports Communication & Media
Course Overview
Sacred Heart University's Sports Communication & Media program immerses students in the dynamic world of sports storytelling, preparing them for successful careers through a cutting-edge curriculum and unparalleled industry access. Located in the heart of the sports media industry, students benefit from expert faculty and professional opportunities with giants like ESPN and NBC Sports. The program equips graduates with both the critical thinking skills and technical production expertise needed to thrive in the multi-billion dollar global sports market.
Key Program Highlights
- Prime location offering exclusive internship opportunities with top-tier companies like ESPN and NBC Sports
- State-of-the-art production facilities in the Martire Center, including media studios and interactive labs
- Hands-on practicum experiences producing live SHU athletics broadcasts on networks like SNY
- Accelerated 4+1 BA/MA degree option for high-achieving students
- Industry-focused events including a Sports in Society series and Women in Sports Media symposium
Course Overview
Sacred Heart University's Sports Communication & Media program immerses students in the dynamic world of sports storytelling, preparing them for successful careers through a cutting-edge curriculum and unparalleled industry access. Located in the heart of the sports media industry, students benefit from expert faculty and professional opportunities with giants like ESPN and NBC Sports. The program equips graduates with both the critical thinking skills and technical production expertise needed to thrive in the multi-billion dollar global sports market.
Key Program Highlights
- Prime location offering exclusive internship opportunities with top-tier companies like ESPN and NBC Sports
- State-of-the-art production facilities in the Martire Center, including media studios and interactive labs
- Hands-on practicum experiences producing live SHU athletics broadcasts on networks like SNY
- Accelerated 4+1 BA/MA degree option for high-achieving students
- Industry-focused events including a Sports in Society series and Women in Sports Media symposium
Requirements
Modules
- Intro To Media Culture
- Introduction To Media Production
- History Of Sports Media
- Sport, Communication & Culture
- Sports Broadcasting I
- Contemporary Sports Broadcasting
- Digital Editing
- Advanced Seminar In Comm.
- Sport Broadcast 2: Live Event
- Senior Project I
- Senior Project 2
- Broadcast News Production I
- News Writing & Reporting I
- Digital Film/Video Prod I
- Tv Studio Production I
- Digital Photography I
- Democratic Technologies
- Multimedia Field Production
- Advertising & Pr Writing
- Radio Prod-Jrnlism/Podcastn
- Photojournalism
- Digital Publications
- Intro Int'L Field Production
- Acting For The Camera
- Comics & Animation
- Social Media Strategy
- Tv News Magazine Prod. I
- Screenwriting
- Broadcast News Reporting
- Immersive Media Production
- Sp Topics In Multimedia Prod
- News Writing & Reporting
- Adv Topics In Film & Tv Production
- Tv Studio Prod. Ii
- Visual Fx/Motion Graphics
- Topics In Journalism Production
- Advertising & Pr Campaigns
- Tv News Magazine Ii
- Internship
- History Of Film I
- History Of Film Ii
- History Of Film Iii
- History Of Broadcasting
- History Of Journalism
- History Of Advertising & Pr
- Introduction To Film Studies
- Media Literacy
- Studies In Self Help Books
- Digital Culture
- Media & Democracy
- Magazines & Body Image
- Women & Advertising
- Sp Topics In Comm & Ms
- Women In Film & Television
- National Cinemas
- Film & Television Genres
- Film & Television Directors
- Studies In Advertising & Public Relations
