Sport Communication Minor

Program Summary

Program: Sport Management

Program Option: Sport Communication Minor

Credential(s): Minor

Credits: 18

100% Online Option: No
On-campus/Blended Option: Yes

Cost per Credit:
$592.50 in state
$1612.00 out of state

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Offered jointly with the Department of Communication, the sport communication minor gives students a chance to analyze sports from a cross-cultural perspective and provides a foundation for those looking for careers in sport management and sports media.

In addition to the knowledge gained through their course work, students gain valuable experience through internships with partners such as Mason’s Athletic Communications Office and professional sports teams, including the Washington Wizards, D.C. United, and the Washington Football Team. Several students have even had the unique opportunity to serve weeklong public relations internships at the Super Bowl. Many graduates have worked in media relations for professional and collegiate sports organizations, while others have taken their versatile skill sets beyond the sport landscape to communication positions at corporations such as Northrup Grumman, Amateur Athletic Union (AAU), and the Lupus Foundation of America.

The Sport Management Program at George Mason University seeks to prepare reflective, principled, and knowledgeable graduates with professional skill sets that enhance their success in the $490+ billion sport sector. Serving one of the nation’s most diverse student populations, this dynamic, growing program is committed to excellence and seeks to develop students’ professional knowledge and dispositions through a curriculum guided by the North American Society for Sport Management (NASSM) and the Commission on Sport Management Accreditation (COSMA) content standards. An integral part of the curriculum is the opportunity for field experiences in sport settings in the Northern Virginia region, metropolitan Washington, D.C., and throughout the world.

• media relations
• sports broadcasting
• sportswriter
• public relations and community relations
• sports information director

Required Courses (12 credits)

COMM 203: Introduction to Journalism (3 credits)
COMM 320: Business and Professional Communication (3 credits)
SPMT 201: Introduction to Sport Management (3 credits)
SPMT 430: Sport Communication (3 credits)

Electives (6 credits)

Special topics courses, when relevant, may be used to fulfill this requirement with the prior written approval of the director. COMM majors are required to take one elective SPMT course.

Select two electives from the following:

COMM 204: Introduction to Public Relations (3 credits)
COMM 208: Introduction to Media Production (3 credits)
COMM 305: Foundations of Intercultural Communication (3 credits)
COMM 351: News Writing and Reporting (3 credits)
COMM 352: News Editing (3 credits)
COMM 353: Broadcast Journalism (3 credits)
COMM 354: Radio Production and Podcasting (3 credits)
COMM 356: Video: Performance and Writing (3 credits)
COMM 359: Media Management (3 credits)
COMM 371: Sports Writing and Reporting (3 credits)
COMM 372: Sports and the Media (3 credits)
SPMT 302: Philosophical and Ethical Dimensions of Sport (3 credits)
SPMT 304: Sport, Culture, and Society (3 credits)
SPMT 305: Managing Intercollegiate Athletics (3 credits)
SPMT 307: Sport Diplomacy (3 credits)
SPMT 318: Diversity and Inclusion Issues in Sport (3 credits)
SPMT 346: Sport History and Film (3 credits)
SPMT 405: Sport Venues and Events (3 credits)
SPMT 412: Sport Marketing and Sales (3 credits) or SRTM 412: Sport, Recreation and Tourism Marketing (3 credits)
SPMT 420: Economics and Finance in the Sport Industry (3 credits)
SPMT 440: Global Perspectives in Sport (3 credits)
SPMT 455: Governance and Policy in Sport Organizations (3 credits)
SPMT 480: Special Topics in Sport Management (3 credits)

Total: 18 credits

Face to face on the Fairfax campus, with degree completion set for four years.

Current Mason undergraduate students should contact their advisor about adding a minor. Students may need to fill out the Minor Declaration form from the Registrar's Office website.

TUITION CLASSIFICATION	COST PER CREDIT
Virginia Resident	$592.50 (includes MSF*)
Non-Virginia Resident	$1,612.00 (includes MSF*)
CEHD Course Fee ($25/credit with higher per credit or flat course fees for internship and select ATEP, RECR, and RMGT courses)	$25 - $257
Total Cost for Virginia Residents per Credit	$617.50 - $849.50
Total Cost for Non-Virginia Residents per Credit	$1,637.00 - $1,869.00
Undergraduate New Student Fee (non-refundable, one-time fee)	$350 \| $275 for transfer students

Please Note: Refer to the Students Accounts Office website for more information on tuition and fees. Various course and lab fees may be assessed depending on the course(s) in which the student is enrolled.

*Mandatory Student Fee (MSF): $159.50

For information on loans and scholarships, visit the Office of Student Financial Aid. For information regarding grants, tuition waivers, and other merit aid, please inquire with your graduate department. Also, many school districts offer tuition reimbursement options. Speak to your employer for more information.

Academic Advisor

Melissa Busillo
Email: mbusillo@gmu.edu
Phone: 703-993-5261
Fairfax Campus: Krug Hall, Suite 213
To schedule an appointment: https://gmu.campus.eab.com/pal/oOhyMST5VC

Forms

Current students should visit MyMason for important forms and documents.

Program Summary

Program: Sport Management

Program Option: Sport Communication Minor

Credential(s): Minor

Credits: 18

100% Online Option: No
On-campus/Blended Option: Yes

Cost per Credit:
$592.50 in state
$1612.00 out of state

Request Information

Apply Now!

Sport Communication Minor

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