Bachelor's-MA in Sports Communication & Media

Transform your passion for sports into a career with a dual degree in sports communication & media (SCM)

In the dual degree sports communication & media program, students gain hands-on experience in sports broadcasting and communications through numerous real-world experiences. Program faculty members are industry experts and have a wealth of experience in the sports media industry.

Dual degree students are guaranteed admission to the Master of Arts in Sports Communication & Media provided they continue, as undergraduate students, to meet program-specific criteria to progress into graduate program enrollment.

Students in the master’s program have two tracks to choose from:

Sports Broadcasting Track

The sports broadcasting track trains students through in-class exercise, out-of-class field production work and internships with sports media companies. All SCM students will graduate with an accomplished digital portfolio/production reel of their work.

Athletic Communications & Promotions Track

The athletic communications & promotions track gain extensive multimedia training in graphics production, preparing them for many different careers in athletic communications.

Why Earn Your Bachelor’s-Master of Arts in Sports Communication & Media at Sacred Heart?

This program provides students access to seasoned faculty and state-of-the-art facilities. The program is housed in the Frank and Marisa Martire Center for the Liberal Arts, a $50 million, 120,000-square-foot world-class facility offering unparalleled resources. Students have access to media production studios and interactive laboratories designed to provide them with the skills and knowledge they will need for the global marketplace.

Other benefits of SHU's 4+1 Dual Degree Program include:

Find Support

As undergraduates, students have an academic adviser, as well as other faculty and counseling resources to help them stay on track and progress toward their graduate degree. Industry-specific events and student clubs are also available for undergraduate students to become more deeply involved in their graduate field. 

Save Money

Students who participate in dual degree programs may save on tuition costs as compared to completing a separate graduate program.

Less Stress

When you take advantage of the dual degree program, your spot in graduate school is already reserved. There’s no need for last-minute applications to graduate school during the final months of senior year.

Criteria to Progress to the Master of Arts in Sports Communication & Media

Dual degree students must meet program-specific guidelines to progress through the dual degree program and enroll in the Master of Arts in Sports Communication & Media program.

• Successful completion of the bachelor’s degree with a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher to matriculate into the graduate SCM program
• Grade of B or better in the graduate program courses taken during undergraduate study

More Information

For additional information for prospective first-year students, contact:

Undergraduate Admissions
203-371-7880
enroll@sacredheart.edu

For additional information for current dual degree students, contact:

Graduate Admissions
203-365-7619
gradstudies@sacredheart.edu