Communication, B.A., Sports Media and Production Concentration

*** This program is pending approval by the Connecticut Office of Higher Education.  We anticipate the program will be available beginning with the fall 2026 term. ***

Students earning a B.A. degree in Communication with a concentration in Sports Media and Production will build knowledge and competencies related to the coverage of sports through storytelling across multiple media platforms. Coursework will emphasize writing, media & live production, journalism, internships, and practicums which include connections to The Charger Bulletin newspaper, Horseshoe Magazine, Charger Bulletin News television program, and Chargers Sports Network. A senior-year capstone will match students with faculty or a media professional to complete a complex project and/or production. Upon program completion, students will learn to become a well-rounded production team leader, content contributor, or on-air presenter in sports and news.

Program Learning Outcomes

1. Demonstrate interpersonal and applied communication skills in human communication theory, writing for the media, and media design and production.

2. Construct increasingly complex real-world aesthetic and skill-based projects in communication.

3. Use industry-based software and equipment to address increasingly complex real-world tasks or problems.
4. Apply critical thinking and creative competencies that contribute to complex real-world outcomes in communication.
5. Demonstrate knowledge of the sports media ecosystem in relation to business, journalism, digital platforms, and social impact.