Sports Media
Sports Media
Professors: Phyllis Scrocco Zrzavy
Associate Professors: 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 (30 Credits)
SPME101 Foundations of Sports Media
COMM120 Introduction to Media Production
COMM211 Broadcast Journalism I
COMM215 Sports Reporting
COMM231 Diversity and Media —OR— SPME260 Special Topics in SPME
SPME250 Sports Media Production
SPME300 International Sports Culture
SR310 Sports Marketing
COMM321 Single-Camera Production
SPME400 Capstone in Sports Media
Elective Course (9 credits)
Course(s) chosen with advisor approval. Must be 200-level or higher.
COMM221 Multi-Camera Production
COMM311 Broadcast Journalism 2
COMM330 Media Criticism
COMM420 Advanced Media Production
SPME255, 355, 455 Internship in Sports Media (3-6 credits)
SPME260 Special Topics in Sports Media
SPME351 Sports Broadcasting
Recommended Curriculum Guide - Sports Media
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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 |
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GLE101 |
First Year Inquiry Seminar |
3 |
COMM120 |
Introduction to Media Production |
3 |
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GLE110 |
First Year Composition I |
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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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Total |
15 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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.
Minor Requirements
COMM120 Introduction to Media Production
COMM211 Broadcast Journalism 1 or COMM215 Sports Reporting SPME101 Foundations of Sports Media
SPME250 Sports Media Production
SMPE300 International Sports Culture
SPME351 Sports Broadcasting
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First Year |
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Fall Semester |
Credits |
Spring Semester |
Credits |
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SPME101 |
Foundations of Sports Media |
3 |
COMM120 |
Introduction to Media Production |
3 |
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Sophomore Year |
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Fall Semester |
Credits |
Spring Semester |
Credits |
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COMM211 or COMM215 |
Broadcast Journalism or Sports Reporting |
3 |
SPME250 |
Sports Media Production |
3 |
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Junior Year |
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Fall Semester |
Credits |
Spring Semester |
Credits |
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SPME300 |
International Sports Culture |
3 |
COMM351 |
Sports Broadcasting |
3 |
