Sport Communication Minor
Coordinator: Jason Mollica
Email: mollicjr@jmu.edu
Sport Communication Minor Website
Program Description
The sport communication minor provides students with a view into sports media and sports organization and offers them the chance to consider the varied stakeholders of sports and how sports intersect with many societal issues. Students develop the skills necessary to produce accurate and engaging sports content, manage strategic communications for athletic organizations and critically analyze the cultural, political and economic impact of sports in society. Students learn the tools to pursue professional roles in a variety of settings, include sports media outlets, collegiate and professional athletic organizations, and public relations firms. Students gain hands-on experience in sports broadcasting, journalism and public relations.
This minor consists of course work offered in communication studies, media arts and design, math and elective coursework in several other fields for students with an interest in sports media and communication.
Because of the curriculum sequence, it typically takes three to four consecutive semesters to complete the minor. Rising seniors typically cannot complete the minor by graduation. Some required courses are offered only one semester a year.
This minor is open to any student at the university including SCOM majors.