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Program Code: COSM
The Sports Media interdisciplinary academic minor focuses on critical studies of sports media, the business of sports media, and the practice of sports media. Coursework pays special attention to the changing platforms of sports media so that students both understand the complex media environment and thrive in the sports media industry.
The Sports Media minor is a collaboration throughout the College, including the affiliated Center for Sports Media. The program’s unique, interdisciplinary combination of critical studies, business, and practice sets it apart from all other sports media programs. The program incorporates all aspects of the sports media industry, including business, management, marketing, public relations, and social media, and help students develop skills to critically analyze the role of sports media within society and culture.
Students in the minor have opportunities for related extra- and co-curricular experiences in sports media through several campus organizations, including the College's Center for Sports Media, Pirate Sports Network, SHU TV, The Setonian, the Seton Hall Sports Poll, and WSOU 89.5 FM.
Curriculum Requirements
Students pursuing a minor in Sports Media must complete 18 credits in the discipline as articulated below and in consultation with an academic advisor.
Course List
| Code |
Title |
Hours |
| COBF 2882 | Introduction to Sports Media | 3 |
| COBF 2884 | Sports, Media and Culture | 3 |
| COJR 1421 | Writing for the Media | 3 |
| 9 |
| Professional Sport Franchises | |
| Sport Law * | |
| Sport Law |
| ST - Sports as Film | |
| ST - Radio Sportscasting | |
| ST - Future of Sports Media | |
| Contemp Issues in Sprts Journl | |
| Sports Reporting | |
| Sports PR | |
| Total Hours | 18 |
