Sports Communication

People and Society

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Academic Plan
PS_0085
Cognate
People and Society
Responsible Academic Unit

Contact Info
- Name: Luis Herrera
- Email: lherrera@miami.edu
- Phone: 305-284-2474
- Location: 2035 Wolfson Building
Recommended for
All students and anyone with an interest in sports.
Required Courses
Students must complete at least 3 courses for at least 9 credits.
Number of Groups: 1

Cognate Categories

Description

This cognate examines sports in contemporary society and culture from a communication perspective. Students gain a comprehensive understanding of the role of sports as a social phenomenon from a variety of approaches including television and film, economics, fandom, identity and representation, publicity and promotion, and social issues.

Option Groups

Complete exactly 1 of the following option groups:

Option Group

Complete at least 3 courses from the following:


Course	Name	Credits (Min/Max)	Typically Offered
COS 328	Sports As Communication	3/3	Spring
JMM 448	Sports and the Media Requisite: Sophomore Standing or Higher	3/3	Fall & Spring
REL 255	Religion and Sports: From the Ancients to the Present	3/3	Spring Even Years
SOC 352	Sport and Society Prerequisite: SOC 101.	3/3	Fall & Spring
STC 426	Sports, Publicity, and Promotions Pre-Requisite: STC 114 or STC 116 and Junior Standing or Higher	3/3	Spring Odd Years