The Sports Media major provides students with an education to help them explore and succeed in the sport media industry. Courses will provide students with an in-depth education in sports media that will help them to pursue the industry from an interdisciplinary perspective and prepare them for careers in sports media.
Students will take core courses in advertising, journalism, and media and cinema studies that introduce them to the various components of media with a focus on the sports industry. They can also take elective courses within the Department of Recreation, Sport, and Tourism in the College of Applied Health Sciences, which will offer even broader opportunities for interdisciplinary learning within the field.
As streaming, podcasting, and multi-screen sports viewing continue to reshape how teams, fans, and brands interact, graduates who understand these evolving dynamics will have an advantage in the job market. The program will prepare students for a variety of careers in sports media, including as PR and strategic communication professionals, content creators, digital storytellers, sports reporters, social media analysts, and more.
View degree requirements for the Sports Media major.
Admissions Information
For more information about admission as a first-year or off-campus transfer student, please visit the Office of Undergraduate Admissions.
If you are interested in transferring to the Sports Media program from another University of Illinois major, please visit the Intercollegiate Transfer (ICT) information page for the transfer requirements.