Sports Media
Sports Media
Professors: Phyllis Scrocco Zrzavy
Associate Professors: Paul Bush, Richard Roth
A Bachelor of Arts degree is offered in Sports Media for traditional students.
A minor is offered in Sports Media.
The Sports Media program allows students to capitalize on two of the greatest strengths of Franklin Pierce University—our sports programs and the Marlin Fitzwater Center for Communication. Students will gain experience in all facets of sports communication, from play- calling to marketing, as they prepare themselves for entry-level positions as sports journalists, commentators, PR practitioners, or on-air broadcasters.
Major Requirements
In addition to all graduation requirements, the following courses must be completed successfully to fulfill the major requirements:
Core Courses (33 Credits)
COMM110 Journalism 1
COMM120 Introduction to Media Production
COMM215 Sports Reporting
COMM221 Multi-Camera Production
COMM231 Diversity and Media or SPME260 Special Topics in SPME
COMM310 Convergent Journalism
SPME101 Foundations of Sports Media
SPME250 Sports Media Production
SPME300 International Sports Culture
SPME400 Capstone in Sports Media
SR310 Sports Marketing or MK335 Public Relations
Elective Course (6 credits)
Course(s) chosen with advisor approval. Must be 200-level or higher.
SPME235, 236, 335, 336, 435,436 Sports Media Practicum (1 credit each, up to 6 semesters)
SPME255, 355, 455 Internship in Sports Media (3-6 credits)
SPME351 Sports Broadcasting
Various Communication courses as well as relevant courses offered by other programs.
Minor Requirements
COMM110 Journalism I
COMM120 Introduction to Media Production
COMM215 Sports Reporting or COMM221 Multi-Camera Production
SPME101 Foundations of Sports Media
SPME235 & 236 Sports Media Practicum (2 credits)
SPME250 Sports Media Production or SR310 Sports Marketing
SMPE300 International Sports Culture
Recommended Curriculum Guide - Sports Media
First Year |
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Fall Semester |
Credits |
Spring Semester |
Credits |
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SPME101 |
Foundations of Sports Media |
3 |
COMM110 |
Journalism I |
3 |
GLE101 |
First-Year Inquiry Seminar |
3 |
COMM120 |
Introduction to Media Production |
3 |
GLE110 |
First-Year Composition |
3 |
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GLE Elective |
3 |
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GLE Elective |
3 |
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GLE Elective |
3 |
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GLE Mathematics or GLE Elective |
3 |
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GLE Mathematics or GLE Elective |
3 |
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Total |
15 |
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Total |
15 |
Second Year |
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Fall Semester |
Credits |
Spring Semester |
Credits |
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COMM215 |
Sports Reporting |
3 |
COMM231 |
Diversity and Media |
3 |
COMM221 |
Multi-Camera Production |
3 |
SPME250 |
Sports Media Production |
3 |
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GLE Lab Science I |
4 |
GLE230 |
Second-Year Composition |
3 |
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GLE Elective |
3 |
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GLE Lab Science II |
3 |
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Elective |
3 |
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Elective |
3 |
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Total |
16 |
|
Total |
15 |
Third Year |
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Fall Semester |
Credits |
Spring Semester |
Credits |
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SPME300 |
International Sports Culture |
3 |
SR310 or MK335 |
Sports Marketing or Public Relations |
3 |
SPME310 |
Convergent Journalism |
3 |
SPME___ |
300- or 400-level course |
3 |
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Elective |
3 |
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GLE Elective |
3 |
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Elective |
3 |
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Elective |
3 |
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Elective |
3 |
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Elective |
3 |
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Total |
15 |
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Total |
15 |
Fourth Year |
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Fall Semester |
Credits |
Spring Semester |
Credits |
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SPME___ |
300- or 400-level course |
3 |
SPME400 |
Capstone in Sports Media |
3 |
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Elective |
3 |
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Elective |
3 |
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Elective |
3 |
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Elective |
3 |
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Elective |
3 |
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Elective |
3 |
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Elective |
3 |
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Elective |
3 |
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Total |
15 |
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Total |
15 |
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Total Credits |
122 |
*One or more additional electives may be needed to fulfill general education requirements. See General and Liberal Education (GLE).
The Sports Media Minor allows student majoring in a variety of related programs (Communications, Marketing, Sports & Recreation Management, etc.) to gain as secondary focus in the growing area of sports communication. Students will learn about the history and cultural impact of sports media, as well as have opportunities for hands-on experience in various facets of sports communication, such as play-calling and color commentary, sports marketing, and sports reporting.