Sports Media Minor

Sports Media Minor Program Information

Department of Media and Communication
PO Box 70669
Phone: (423) 439-5575
Web address: https://www.etsu.edu/cbat/media-communication/

A sports media minor provides a strong multimedia foundation for students interested in sports and producing sports news, information, and entertainment. Along with acquiring professional media skills, students learn the role sports play in society and their associated effects, such as fandom. Sports media minor students receive hands-on training in photography, videography, online production, writing, reporting, and editing for sports. Students also deepen their experience with social media as it relates to sports, sports teams, sports personalities, and sports fan engagement. 

For general information about the department or courses, contact Dr. Robert Dunn, Chair dunnra@etsu.edu or (423) 439-4170.

Sports Media Minor Requirements: 21 credits

Core Requirements: 18 credits

• JOUR 4300 - Sports Reporting (3 credits)
• MCOM 2100 - Media Writing (3 credits)
• MCOM 4100 - Sports Media Research (3 credits)
• RTVF 2602 - Video-Film Techniques (3 credits)
• RTVF 3661 - TV1: Studio Performance and Production (3 credits)
• RTVF 4300 - Sports Production (3 credits)

Advisor Approved Electives: 3 credits

• MCOM 4604 - Media Laboratory (1 credit) (take 3 times for a total of 3 credits)
• RTVF 3600 - Radio-TV News (3 credits)
• RTVF 4600 - Radio-TV Reporting and Editing (3 credits)
• RTVF 4661 - TV2: Advanced TV Production (3 credits)
• SALM 3220 - Facility Planning and Event Management (3 credits)
• SALM 4235 - International Sport (3 credits)

Minor Requirement

A minor is a secondary area of study outside of the major program of study with a structured curriculum composed of at least 18 credits of which at least 9 credits must be at the 3000-level or above.