Overview
Why Earn Your Master of Arts in Sports Communication and Media from Sacred Heart?
Graduates of Sacred Heart University’s Sports Communication & Media (SCM) program are working as on-air broadcasters and sports media professionals at companies across the country.
Career
Held on-campus, the SCM curriculum is a combination of:
- Television studio production
- Live-event broadcasting
- Single camera production
- Advanced Editing
- Sports media history and theory
- Hands-on practicum and internship experiences
- The program is designed to produce successful media professionals with well-developed critical thinking skills focused on the issues surrounding sports, culture and the media.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Sports Com. In Digital Age
- Sports Media Productions
- Studio Sports Broadcasting
- Sports Journalism
- Sports Event Production
- Advanced Editing: Sport Media
- Sports, Culture & the Media
- Sports Media Practicum
- Sports Media in a Prof Context
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 12 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- StartingApply anytime.
- StartingApply anytime.
Applications are reviewed by the admissions committee on a rolling basis.
Language
Credits
Delivered
Disciplines
Journalism Media Studies & Mass Media Sports Sciences View 156 other Masters in Journalism in United StatesAcademic requirements
English requirements
Other requirements
General requirements
- Non-refundable application fee
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution
- Official transcripts from all undergraduate institutions attended. Sacred Heart University students and alumni may authorize the Office of Graduate Admissions to obtain their official SHU transcripts on their behalf.
- Personal statement: a one-page statement describing career goals and reasons for interest in the program
- Two letters of recommendation
- Professional résumé
Tuition Fee
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International
31500 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 1050 USD per credit during 12 months. -
National
31500 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 1050 USD per credit during 12 months.
Living costs for Fairfield
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.