Sports Communication, Minor

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Kansas City has many sports communication opportunities with women’s and men’s professional soccer, minor and major league baseball, football, women’s roller derby and multiple college teams. Additionally, organizations like The Greater Kansas City Sports Commission and Foundation and varied youth sports organizations create additional demand for sports communicators. This minor helps students develop skills in writing about, leading, and promoting sports and sports organizations.

Requirements For: Sports Communication, Minor – 21 hours, 2.0 gpa

CA202 - Fundamentals of Writing for Media Credits: 3
CA224 - Digital Media Skills Credits: 3
CA354 - Sports Communication in a Digital Age Credits: 3

Electives: Choose 12 credits from the following:

CA218 - Public Relations Credits: 3
CA233 - Introduction to Leadership Credits: 3
CA237 - Introduction to Organizational Communication Credits: 3
CA241 - Photography I Credits: 3
CA302 - Communication Ethics and Law Credits: 3
CA303 - Multimedia Journalism Practicum Credits: 3
CA451 - Communication and Leadership in Groups and Teams Credits: 3
CA490 - Professional Learning Experience Credits: 2-6
EXS275 - Sport Management Credits: 3