Sports Communication
On the Field or in the Booth
A minor in Sports Communication focuses on communication within the sports industry. Including courses in sports journalism, public relations, and media relations, students learn how to effectively communicate in various contexts, from interacting with athletes and fans to managing media coverage and public perception.
Pairs well with
- Journalism and Media Production
- Strategic Communication
- Sport and Fitness
- Health Sciences
- Education
Minor Requirements
Five of the six courses required for the minor must be from the College of Communication.
Required survey course: COM 225.
Additional requirements include:
Two foundational courses from:
- COMSTRAT 270 or COMJOUR 280
- COMSTRAT 312 or COMSTRAT 380
- COM 320
- SPMGT 379 or SPMGT 464
Two applied courses from:
- COM 388
- COMJOUR 390
- COMSTRAT 482
- SPMGT 365 or 367
One portfolio course from:
- COMJOUR 466
- COMJOUR 486
- COMJOUR 487
- COMSTRAT 477
Nine credits of upper-division work must be earned in WSU courses or through WSU-approved education abroad or educational exchange courses. Student may be admitted in the minor after they have been admitted into their major. Transfer students can be admitted to this minor after completing 60 total credits and one semester at WSU with a 2.7 or higher WSU GPA. Students must maintain a GPA of 2.0 or higher to remain in the minor. Only two courses from the minor may be applied to a student’s major(s).
How to Admit to the Minor
Contact a Murrow Academic Advisor to be admitted.
WSU Catalog
Sports Communication Requirements
Communication (COM) Course Descriptions
Journalism and Media Production (COMJOUR) Course Descriptions
Questions?
Contact Student Services for more information about certifying as a major or minor.
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