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

Core Requirements (24 credits)

Number Course Modality Credits
CC 608 Public Affairs In-Person 4
CC 630 Sports Communication In-Person 4
CC 631 Event Planning 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

Elective Courses (12-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 Event Planning
  • 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