What you will study
UCM’s Sport Communication minor combines Digital Media Production and Sport Management courses for a comprehensive, multidisciplinary education. Learn the sports language
to write the news or speak to your audience. You’ll gain the technical skills you
need to build a podcast, work on a production team, implement SEO, manage social media
and more. Plus, you’ll develop management skills to lead others and make informed
decisions.
Become an MVP through these valuable courses for your Sport Communication minor
Explore all the critical functions of sports broadcasting — from pre-production to
reporting to camera management — in these exciting classes and others:
- Introduction to Sports Broadcasting
- Sports Reporting
- Writing Across the Media
Students with a major that also requires these courses as part of their UCM undergraduate
studies can complete our Sport Communication minor in two years or less. UCM faculty,
who have years of real-world experience in sport communication, sports management,
broadcast production and engineering, will be there to guide you every step of the
way.
Excellence in Sport Communication
- UCM offers world-class resources for building skills in all facets of sports broadcasting.
We’ve been recognized by the Missouri Broadcast Educators Association for play-by-play
announcing, live event production, sports talk radio and sports talk television, so
you can be confident you’re receiving a high-caliber education.
- #1: Best Value Colleges for Radio, Television and Digital Communication in Missouri (College
Factual, 2022)
- #1: Most Focused Colleges for Radio & Television in the Plains States Region (College
Factual, 2022)
- #1: Most Popular Colleges for Radio, Television & Digital Communication in Missouri (College
Factual, 2022)
Unique learning opportunities in sport communication
Get the most out of your college education at the University of Central Missouri.
We’re committed to ensuring you’re ready to tackle any role in sports broadcasting
through campus resources and applied learning opportunities that include:
- Internships: Intern with sports broadcasting and production organizations such as Prepcasts, Zimmerman
Productions and LTN Global, as well as regional and local radio stations and news
outlets, to provide coverage for a range of sports events.
- State-of-the-art equipment: Get hands-on training in cutting-edge equipment you’ll use on the job, including a
professional sports production truck that allows us to go live from anywhere.
- Campus media sources: Gain real-world experience when you intern or work at one of UCM’s media outlets:
The Beat internet radio station, Central Television (CTV) station or the Muleskinner.
- Field trips: Join us as we take advantage of our proximity to Kansas City by visiting sport production
organizations such as LTN Global, 610 Sports Radio and others.
- UCM Sports: Help us maintain our award-winning radio and video live stream coverage of UCM’s top
Division II sports teams for experience that will instantly boost your resume.
What can you do with a Sport Communication minor from UCM?
Demand for graduates of UCM’s Sport Communication program is growing. Many of our
alumni work for organizations such as the Jefferson City News Tribune, the Minnesota
Timberwolves and LTN Global, and their employers often remark on their readiness on
day one of the job. Graduates of our Sport Communication program are versatile, dependable
and well-prepared to handle any obstacle that comes their way in these settings and
others:
- Sports talk radio shows
- Newspapers
- TV stations
- Public relations firms
- Professional sports teams
- College and high school athletic departments
- Sports video production companies
Many graduates work as freelancers to expand their network and figure out their career
path. Your Sport Communication training will also help qualify you to work in any
format you wish, from country radio to political talk shows.
Explore jobs in sport communication
UCM provides resources such as our Career and Life Design Center to help you search
and apply for jobs and prepare for interviews. Use the interactive tool below to get
an idea of the career paths that await you upon your graduation.
Financial assistance options for your Sport Communication minor
Adding a Sport Communication minor to your undergraduate education will allow you
to live your passion for sports while opening the door to many exciting career opportunities.
At the University of Central Missouri, we offer some of the region’s more affordable
tuition rates and have been recognized by LendEDU as a top university for low student
debt.
You may also want to explore the ways we can help you finance your education, including loans, grants, work-study opportunities and scholarships.
Apply for scholarships to help fund your UCM education
Scholarships offer financial support that enables you to more easily focus on your
college experience. See if you qualify for one of the many opportunities made possible
through UCM, our alumni and other supporters using the .
Meet Tyler J.
BS Digital Media Production, Sport Communication Minor ’17
“UCM’s Sport Communication courses provide the experience you need to start a job.
From rolling cables to producing, you learn it all. The Sports Reporting class required
us to run a two-hour live show from our chosen positions for real-world experience.
The program prepared me for all the broadcasting opportunities that have come my way
since graduation.”
Get Hands-on Training in Radio
Join the UCM Radio Club
Do you want to host or produce a sports talk radio show or podcast? Learn the ins
and outs of radio when you participate in the UCM Radio Club to produce live events
on UCM’s online radio station, The Beat. If you’re not a Digital Media Production
(DMP) major, you may work with a DMP program student to host or produce an event and
gain membership.
Meet Our Faculty
Learn from industry professionals and experts
Faculty for UCM’s Sport Communication minor are more than professors and instructors
— they’re industry professionals with many years of experience in sports communication,
broadcast production and engineering and sport management. You can be confident that
our faculty will give you the training you need to take on any sportscasting position
you desire.
Read Faculty Bios
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