Program Description
The Sports Journalism Certificate program explores issues and trends through instruction, programming and research. The curriculum covers sports writing, sports information, sports ethics, sports media and society, sports industry, and sports and public policy.
Requirements
Students must take the following classes:
- COMM 476: Sport Writing
- COMM 478: Sport Information
- Complete an on-campus sports media activity and/or internship.
More information is available in the Penn State Undergraduate Bulletin.
What is sports journalism?
Penn State students interested sports communications and sports journalism careers are in the perfect spot to hone their skills. A combination of classroom instruction and co-curricular activities provide hands-on experience covering athletics events.
Completing the certificate helps students prepare for opportunities with league, sport, and team publicity and sports information operations, as well as become members of the sports media in its varied formats.
Who can complete this certificate?
Students majoring in Digital Journalism or Corporate Communications can earn this certificate.
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