The media industry is an expanding and advancing globally and technologically. It ranges from television and radio broadcasts to the Internet. In between are such areas as magazines, newsletters, newspapers, and public relations for various entities.
Students choosing the sports journalism concentration will be prepared for professional positions in a wide variety of sports careers in the media industry, including sports information, broadcast, public relations, editing, and sports writing. Students will acquire essential knowledge in such classes as Media Production for Advertising & Public Relations, Writing for the Media, Reporting Public Affairs, and Article and Feature Writing. These courses along with the sports management program core courses enables students to apply fundamental journalism skills to the field of sports and recreation.