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Undergraduate Catalog 2020-2021
Sports Communication Minor
Description
The Sports Communication minor gives students 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 students 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.
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