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 | 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
| 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 |
