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Journalism, Sports Media Concentration, B.S.
Earn your Sports Media degree as a concentration in the Bachelor of Science Journalism program through the School of Journalism and Strategic Media in the Scott Borchetta College of Media and Entertainment at MTSU.
The sports journalism degree offers students from all majors an opportunity to gain additional exposure to the sports industry and its impact on society. This emphasis can be beneficial for students who wish to pursue sports careers in print/online media, public relations, promotions, marketing communications, and broadcast journalism. You don't have to be a pro athlete to appreciate the thrill of the game. Sports Media connects your passion with a multitude of exciting career options. Many of our students have found employment in radio play-by-play, TV sports, newspaper and online sports reporting, sports public relations, and sports marketing. Many others work in industries where at least part of the job is in the sports industry.
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News Briefs
MTSU’s Party in the Grove pregame tailgates return with new artists, family fun, food
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June ‘Out of the Blue’ welcomes young artists, scientists to campus, learns from student’s sports media experience
The June 2022 edition of Middle Tennessee State University‘s “Out of the Blue” TV magazine show is welcoming gifted young Tennesseans to campus for a deep dive into the arts and the sciences with stories on the 38th annual Governor’s School for the Arts and the inaugural STEM Summer Camp and learns about what a [ Read More ]
Journalism, Sports Media Concentration, B.S.
Sports Media connects your passion with a multitude of exciting sports journalism career options including:
- Communications
- Content Specialist
- Journalist
- Play-by-play
- Podcasting
- Producing
- Public Relations
- Social Media
- Sports Information
- Television Reporter
MTSU’s Career Development Center
MTSU offers a comprehensive Career Development Center that serves students throughout the full student experience and beyond. They collaborate with faculty and staff to equip students with the tools to be marketable to the world of work and continuing education.
Students can schedule an appointment or check online resources and job boards at mtsu.edu/career.
Students can find current internship opportunities by talking to faculty and visiting the University job and internship board called Handshake.
Wondering what you can do with your major? Check out our What Can I Do with A Major In guides.
Journalism and Strategic Media Degrees
MTSU’s School of Journalism and Strategic Media offers a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree with a major in Advertising and Public Relations or Journalism.
Concentrations within Advertising and Public Relations include:
Concentrations within Journalism include:
- Entertainment Journalism
- Environmental Journalism and Communication
- Investigative Journalism
- Media Design
- Media Studies
- Sports Media
For complete curriculum details, click on REQUIREMENTS.
Undergraduate or graduate students outside the Scott Borchetta College of Media and Entertainment may choose to minor in Mass Communication with an emphasis in any of the School of Journalism and Strategic Media’s concentrations.
A Master of Science (M.S.) degree is available in Media and Communication.
Accreditation Equals Excellence
About 1,000 schools across the US offer study in journalism, public relations or some form of media. Only 112 of these are accredited journalism and media programs. We’re proud that MTSU is one of these.
Accreditation is a voluntary self-assessment and external review by educators and media professionals. The reviewers examine program resources, classes and student success. Every six years, MTSU’s program is measured against national standards to ensure that we’re offering the best, most up-to-date experience we can provide. Accreditation provides an assurance of quality to students, parents, and the public.
The MTSU School of Journalism and Strategic Media was found in full compliance on all nine accreditation standards.
Go to the Accrediting Council on Education in Journalism and Mass Communication for more information about the value of accreditation.
Our Mission Statement
The School of Journalism and Strategic Media’s mission statement contains five key points:
- Provide an undergraduate education combining contemporary media instruction with hands-on professional experience.
- Educate students about the role and responsibilities of a free press and media in a democratic and diverse society.
- Prepare students for careers in journalism, communication, and strategic media in an ever-evolving media environment.
- Contribute to the body of knowledge in journalism, communication, and strategic media through research, scholarship, creative, and professional activity.
- Create an inclusive environment that celebrates diversity in its curriculum, organizations, and community engagement through its students, faculty, staff, and alumni.
A PDF copy of the Mission Statement can be downloaded here.
Our Strategic Plan
The SoJSM’s Strategic Plan can be viewed here.
Our Assessment Plan
The SoJSM’s Assessment Plan can be viewed here.
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