The sports journalism and media certificate is for communication studies, journalism, broadcasting, and multimedia journalism students of the Department of Communication and Media.
Students explore the trends and issues connected with sports. As they learn in the classroom, they can apply their knowledge in internships and opportunities with campus media, Lamar Athletics, and local media.
The goals of this program are to develop reporters and communicators who understand the functions of sport in society and to enhance writing, reporting, broadcast and multimedia skills for our students entering sports journalism.
For more information about this certificate, contact the Department of Communication and Media at (409) 880-8153 or communication@lamar.edu.
The certificate requires 15 credit hours. Students must earn a C or higher in each class to obtain the certificate.