Our 36-credit Sports Communication (MA) is versatile—complete it part-time or full-time, from one to three years. Courses are offered primarily in the evening, allowing working professionals to participate in our program and leaving time for students to participate in internship and networking opportunities.
Curriculum
| Number | Course | Modality | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| CC 608 | Public Affairs | In-Person | 4 |
| CC 630 | Sports Communication | In-Person | 4 |
| CC 631 | Sports Event Management | In-Person | 4 |
| CC 645 | Research Methods & Practice | In-Person | 4 |
| CC 652 | Emerging Communication Technology | Available Online in Fall Semester Only | 4 |
| CC 692 or 699 | Capstone or Thesis* | In-Person | 4 |
**CC 699 Thesis Option requires 8 credits; total of core is increased to 20 credits
| Number | Course | Modality | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| CC 632 | Sports as Soft Power | In-person | 4 |
| CC 633 | Sports, Culture and Society | In-person | 4 |
| CC 604 | Strategic Planning and the Managerial Process | In-person | 4 |
| CC 621 | Content Development & Strategy | In-person | 4 |
| CC 623 | Public Diplomacy | Available Online in Fall Semester Only | 4 |
| CC 624 | Campaign Management | Available Online in Fall Semester Only | 4 |
| CC 626 | Crisis Communication | In-person | 4 |
| CC 628 | Entrepreneurship and Creative Problem Solving | In-person | 4 |
| CC 636 | Negotiation and Group Process | In-person | 4 |
| CC 640 | User Experience Design | Available Online in Summer Semester Only | 4 |
| CC 643 | Global Communication | In-person | 4 |
| CC 655 | Project Management and Communication | In-person | 4 |
| CC 690 | Internship in PR | In-person | 4 |
| CC 695 | Seminar in PR | In-person | 4 |
| CC 697 | Directed Study | In-person | 4 |
Sample Curriculum Map
Our Sports Communication MA can be completed full-time in 2 years, or part-time in 2.5-3 years. This sample curriculum map is designed to give you an idea of your course load as a full-time student over 2 years. For full course information review our Course Catalog.
Full-time Sample Curriculum Map
Program Start - September
Fall Semester 1 (8 credits)
- Core Course: CC 608 Public Affairs
- Core Course: CC 630 Sports Communication
Spring Semester 1 (12 credits)
- Core Course: CC 631 Sports Event Management
- Core Course: CC 645 Research Methods & Practice
- Elective Course: CC 632 Sports as Soft Power
Fall Semester 2 (8 credits)
- Core Course: CC Emerging Communication Technology
- Elective Course: CC 633 Sports, Culture and Society
Spring Semester 2 (8 credits)
- Core Course: CC 692 Capstone
- Elective Course: CC 628 Entrepreneurship and Creative Problem Solving