2020-2021 Catalog (Current)

Sports Communication

Degree Type: Minor
College(s): College of Arts and Sciences
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Program Requirements

Sports Communication, Minor Program Checksheet

Includes:

  • Minor Courses
  • Admission and Transfer Requirements
  • Graduation Requirements

Why Choose the Sports Communication Minor? - Program Spotlight

The sports industry has become a major player in the national and world economy. Beyond the obvious competition events involving players, coaches and spectators, the industry requires many support personnel to administer, market, and broadcast events. At every level of involvement, appropriate and effective communication is required. This minor compliments any major for students pursuing careers in the sports industry.

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ADVISOR: Dr. Sandy Alspach
PHONE: 231-591-2779
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Department of Humanities
Ferris State University
1009 Campus Drive/JOH 119
Big Rapids, MI 49307-2280
Phone: 231-591-3675

Required Courses
Credit Hours

Sports Communication Minor - 18 Credits

COMM 301
Interviewing
3
COMM 389
Sports Communication
3
Choose One:
COMM 380
Organizational Communication
3
RMLS 250
Intro to Sport Management
3
MGMT 301
Applied Management
3
Additional Requirements:
Prerequisites
ENGL 250
English 2
3
Choose One:
COMM 105
Interpersonal Communication
3
COMM 121
Fundamentals-Public Speaking
3
COMM 221
Small Group Decision Making
3