MS in Sports Journalism and Media
To earn the master’s degree, students must complete 33 credits with a minimum 3.00 GPA and no grade less than a C. Any course with a grade of less than C must be retaken. Full-time students can complete the program in one calendar year. Part-time students can do it in two.
Program of Study
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses | ||
| JRN 504 | Sports Writing, Reporting & Content Creation | 3 |
| JRN 524 | Sports TV Reporting and Anchoring | 3 |
| JRN 562 | Sports Law and Ethics | 3 |
| JRN 563 | Sports Data Visualization & Analytics | 3 |
| JRN 564 | Sports Audio & Podcasting | 3 |
| JRN 565 | TV Sportscast Producing & Anchoring | 3 |
| or JRN 595 | Sports Newsroom Clinical | |
| JRN 567 | Sports Social Media | 3 |
| JRN 589 | Critical Issues in Sports | 3 |
| JRN 601 | Capstone Project | 3 |
| Elective Courses | 6 | |
| Select two electives from those available in consultation with your adviser. Students may take any course in any School of Communications graduate program with permission of program director. Electives are offered on an as-needed basis and may not be available during a given student’s program of study. Frequently offered electives include: | ||
| Special Topics in Journalism | ||
| TV Sports Game Coverage | ||
| Crafting the Sports Feature | ||
| TV Sportscast Producing & Anchoring | ||
| Sports Newsroom Clinical | ||
| Total Credits | 33 | |