Sports Broadcasting, B.A.

Program Learning Outcomes

“Expected student learning outcomes specify the knowledge, skills, values, and attitudes students are expected to attain in courses or in a program.” Page 69. Resource Manual for the Principles of Accreditation: Foundations for Quality Enhancement, Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC), 2018.

1. Construct the various elements for video production and apply that knowledge within the sports media industry. 
2. Illustrate storytelling techniques from representational production aesthetics and media narratives.
3. Demonstrate a thorough understanding of the sports culture contexts from a biblical worldview.
4. Demonstrate the fundamental skills to write across various media platforms.

General Education Requirements - 43 Credit Hours

Sports Broadcasting majors must meet the Baccalaureate Degree Requirements  as set out in the General Education Program .

Required School of Communication and Media Courses - 9 Credit Hours

• COM 1033 - Introduction to Media
• COM 2133 - Interpersonal Communication
• COM 3513 - Communication Ethics

Production Labs - 8 Credit Hours

All Sports Broadcasting majors must enroll in and successfully complete SPB 3041 - Sports Broadcasting Lab   in each semester beginning upon declaration of major.  The lab is designed to offer students the opportunity to develop skills in the various professional positions in a typical sports broadcast.  The lab is structured so that active student athletes will be able to compete in their individual sports during the season without adversely affecting their participation in the lab.  This lab may be repeated for a total of 8 credit hours.

• SPB 3041 - Sports Broadcasting Lab

Required Sports Broadcasting Courses - 51 Credit Hours

• DMP 1403 - Introduction to Audio & Video Production
• DMP 1453 - Non-Linear Editing
• DMP 2303 - Television Production
• DMP 2703 - Introduction to Digital Media
• HHP 2033 - Sports Officiating
• HHP 3033 - Psychology of Sport
• HHP 3253 - Coaching Theory
• JRN 1613 - Foundations of Journalism
• JRN 2513 - Writing for Broadcasting
• SPB 1803 - Introduction to Sports Broadcasting
• SPB 1823 - Introduction to Live Sports Production
• SPB 2803 - Producing Live Sports
• SPB 2823 - Sports Media Postproduction
• SPB 3803 - Sports Broadcasting Performance
• SPB 3823 - Sports Documentary Production
• SPB 4803 - Senior Seminar in Sports Broadcasting
• SPBV 4723 - Sports Broadcast Internship

Note:

*9 additional credit hours of upper-division coursework are required to meet the 120 total and the 42 upper-division credit hour requirements. 

Gaming and Interactive Media Design Concentration

Game design is a challenging skill that influences how we interact with and experience digital media. A strong foundation in computer programming is essential for all members of modern game development teams. The most effective way to learn game development is to work through a hands-on production process. 

This concentration is optional. These courses will not meet the requirement for the additional 9 credit hours of upper level courses. 

DMP 1803 - Introduction to Game Design      

Sample Degree Plan

Sports Broadcasting Degree Plan