Communication - Sports Communication, BA

Overview

The Communication Department at the University of Jamestown is designed as part of an undergraduate liberal arts education that provides students with theoretical and practical life experiences in all aspects of communication.

The mission of this program is to provide students with a solid understanding of the communication discipline and its relevance to their lives; to prepare students for further education, career, and life beyond the University of Jamestown. The program is dedicated to students’ needs and has recently revised and improved its foundation and core teachings, developing new courses and content based on regular and thorough assessment of industry needs and the communications environment.

The Sports Communication concentration is designed to provide skills training and theory for students entering careers in sports media and broadcasting.

Requirements

Degree Requirements

See Bachelor's Degree requirements

General Education

See General Education Course Requirements for the Undergraduate College

Core Courses – Communication

COMM 101	Introduction to Communication Studies	3
COMM 250	Academic Research and Writing	3
COMM 301	Communication Theory	3
COMM 312/ENGL 312	Writing in the Professions	3
COMM 318	Computer Mediated Communication	3
COMM 370	Diversity Communication	3
Total Credit Hours:		18

Core Courses – Sport Communication

COMM 112	Mass Media and Society	3
COMM 228	Online Journalism and Social Media	3
COMM 314	Publicity and PR	3
COMM 380	Foundations of Sports	3
COMM 415	Sports Information and Media	3
EE 350	Internship	1-8
Total Credit Hours:		18

Plus three of the following courses:

BUSN 430	Advertising	3
COMM 338/DIG 338	Photojournalism	3
DIG 232	Digital Design and Typography	3
DIG 251	Graphics Development	3
DIG 317	Digital Audio and Video Development	3
CS 152	Introduction to Web Development	3
Total Credit Hours:		9

Total Credit Hours: 45

Plan of Study

Fall Even Year Start

Freshman Year

Fall

COMM 101

Introduction to Communication Studies

3

Spring

COMM 250

Academic Research and Writing

3

Sophomore Year

Fall

COMM 228

Online Journalism and Social Media

3

Spring

COMM 112	Mass Media and Society	3
COMM 312/ENGL 312	Writing in the Professions	3

Junior Year

 

Fall

COMM 318	Computer Mediated Communication	3
COMM 370	Diversity Communication	3

Spring

COMM 301

Communication Theory

3

Senior Year

 

Fall

COMM 380	Foundations of Sports	3
EE 350	Internship	1-8

Spring

COMM 314	Publicity and PR	3
COMM 415	Sports Information and Media	3

In addition to the course schedule above, students must take three courses (electives) from the list below:

BUSN 430 - Advertising
COMM 338 - Photojournalism
DIG 232 - Digital Design & Typography
DIG 251 - Graphics Development
DIG 317 - Digital Audio and Visual Development
CS 152 - Web Development

Fall Odd Year Start

This 4-year plan is for students who begin their academic career as freshman in an EVEN-Year fall semester. (e.g. 2022-23). 

This 4-year plan does not include General Education courses. Please consult your catalog and speak with your advisor about general education requirements.

Finally, this 4-year plan is a suggested path; it is not a requirement to follow it exactly. Please consult with your advisor as you complete your coursework.

Freshman Year

Fall

COMM 101

Introduction to Communication Studies

3

Spring

COMM 112	Mass Media and Society	3
COMM 250	Academic Research and Writing	3

Sophomore Year

Fall

COMM 228

Online Journalism and Social Media

3

Spring

COMM 301

Communication Theory

3

Junior Year

 

Fall

COMM 318	Computer Mediated Communication	3
COMM 380	Foundations of Sports	3

Spring

COMM 312/ENGL 312	Writing in the Professions	3
COMM 314	Publicity and PR	3
COMM 415	Sports Information and Media	3

Senior Year

 

Fall

COMM 370

Diversity Communication

3

Spring

EE 350

Internship

1-8

In addition to the course schedule above, students must take three courses (electives) from the list below:

BUSN 430 - Advertising
COMM 338 - Photojournalism
DIG 232 - Digital Design & Typography
DIG 251 - Graphics Development
DIG 317 - Digital Audio and Visual Development
CS 152 - Web Development

Outcomes

1. Students will write correctly and clearly in forms and styles appropriate to the audiences and purposes they serve.
2. Students will communicate orally to an audience a document in its intellectual, emotional and aesthetic entirety.
3. Students will demonstrate emotional intelligence of the diversity of peoples and cultures and the role of communication in a global society.
4. Students will utilize critical thinking in the application of the communication process as a responsible member of society.
5. Students will integrate research and theory in the skills of communication.
6. Students will demonstrate interpersonal skills.