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Sports is more than just a hobby, it can be your career. If you are comfortable with public speaking, and you want to share your passion for sports with the world, sports media technology is a great major for you.
The sports media technology program will give you the opportunity to produce sports content for radio and TV. You will work with the professional staff at IWTV, and 89.7 The River, to get hands-on experience in sports announcing, video and audio production, and sports writing. In addition, you will learn about social media, new media, and marketing.
Our students also get real-world experience by completing an internship. As a sports media technology major you will learn how to develop the skills you need to move directly into the sports media industry after graduation.
Job Outlook
-4% projected change in job outlook from 2023-2033 from the National Bureau of Labor Statistics.
What will you do
This program is designed for students intending to enter the workforce upon completion of this two-year degree. This program prepares students for a career as a sports media specialist in radio, television, and journalism fields.
Wages
- Entry: $12.33
- Average: $18.16
- Experienced: $21.13
First Semester | ||||
| ENG 105聽-聽Composition I | 3.0 Credit(s) | |||
| MMS 105聽-聽Audio Production | 3.0 Credit(s) | |||
| MMS 113聽-聽Introduction to Media Production | 3.0 Credit(s) | |||
| MMS 123聽-聽Electronic Media Performance | 3.0 Credit(s) | |||
| MMS 306聽-聽Sports Media Practicum I | 1.0 Credit(s) | |||
| JOU 110聽-聽Introduction to Mass Media | 3.0 Credit(s) | |||
Semester Total: 16.0 Credits | ||||
Second Semester | ||||
| MMS 114聽-聽Media Production II | 3.0 Credit(s) | |||
| MMS 152聽-聽Spring Sports Announcing | 3.0 Credit(s) | |||
| MMS 204聽-聽New Media Production | 3.0 Credit(s) | |||
| MMS 205聽-聽Advanced Audio Production | 3.0 Credit(s) | |||
| MMS 307聽-聽Sports Media Practicum II | 1.0 Credit(s) | |||
| PHI 211聽-聽Ethics in the Media | 3.0 Credit(s) | |||
Semester Total: 16.0 Credits | ||||
Third Semester | ||||
| MAT 711聽-聽Business and Financial Mathematics | 3.0 Credit(s) | |||
| MMS 107聽-聽Sports Field Production | 3.0 Credit(s) | |||
| MMS 202聽-聽Social Media Marketing | 3.0 Credit(s) | |||
| MMS 231聽-聽Advanced Video Production I | 3.0 Credit(s) | |||
| MMS 308聽-聽Sports Media Practicum III | 1.0 Credit(s) | |||
Semester Total: 13.0 Credits | ||||
Fourth Semester | ||||
| MMS 134聽-聽Media Writing | 3.0 Credit(s) | |||
| MMS 309聽-聽Sports Media Practicum IV | 1.0 Credit(s) | |||
| MMS 312聽-聽Photojournalism | 3.0 Credit(s) | |||
| MMS 933聽-聽Media Studies Internship | 2.0 Credit(s) | |||
| MGT 195聽-聽Workplace Empowerment | 3.0 Credit(s) | |||
| SPC 112聽-聽Public Speaking | 3.0 Credit(s) | |||
Semester Total: 15.0 Credits | ||||
Total Semester Hours Required: 60.0 | ||||
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Program Outcomes
Upon the successful completion of the program students will:
- Demonstrate vocal performance abilities for live sports broadcast situations.
- Use digital audio editing software and audio production equipment to produce professional quality materials.
- Create written content including but not limited to scripts, media guides, and press releases for use in the media.
- Use digital video editing software and video production equipment to produce professional quality materials.
- Demonstrate interviewing techniques in both live and recorded situations.
- Create a post-graduation packet including a resume, cover letter, demo, and web/social media components.
- Organize marketing events and materials to benefit the team or institution.
Program Disclaimers
- Wage data was obtained from OEWS (occupational employment and wage statistics) through Iowa Workforce Development.