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In a university with a unique historical relationship with sports media, this 24-unit minor examines the role of sports media in culture, how the presentation of sports in media has evolved, has been shaped by cultural issues and itself, impacted culture.

This minor in sports media studies services student interest in understanding sports media, how it functions, how to interact effectively with it, and how it has been and may be used for social change.

Requirements for admission are a minimum 3.0 GPA and completion of a minimum of 32-units (sophomore standing).

Required Core Courses:

COMM 383m Sports, Communication and Culture

Electives (choose a total of 20 units from the following):

COMM 300   Foundations for the Study of Entertainment, Communication and Society
COMM 310   Media and Society
COMM 387   Sports and Social Change
COMM 363   Media Consumption
JOUR 380   Sports, Business and Media in Today's Society
JOUR 432   Sports Commentary
MOR   479   The Business of Sports
OT     333x   Sports Ethics