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Communication Media: Concentration Sports Communication

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Why Sports Communication

Potential students for this program come from a broad variety of backgrounds. Potential interests include: Sports, sports production, TV broadcasting, radio broadcasting, on-air commentary, audio production, content creation, podcasting

As the global sporting world expands, so too are opportunities for sports communication majors. Our program will provide you with hands on experience from the day you step on campus. Learn all aspects of the sports communication industry and make connections with local sports outlets and organization. Our program aims to help you build your portfolio and have you ready to create the day your graduate.

Our faculty have decades of collective experience in the broadcast industry. Learn from faculty with experiences including: sports broadcaster, radio station operator and manager, sports journalist, news producer, and podcast producer.

What will I Learn

Sample Course Plan and General Education Requirements

Communication Media: Sports Communication (B.A.) Sample 4 Year Plan

Communication Media: Sports Communication (B.S.) Sample 4 Year Plan

General Education Core

Meghann Stamps

Broadcast Media major

Stamps has fostered her love for anchoring with Austin Peay's robust Communication programs.

“I always knew from a young age – from a very, very young age – that I enjoyed talking, especially on camera. I just knew this is what I wanted to be.”