{"id":6748,"date":"2025-09-19T14:15:35","date_gmt":"2025-09-19T18:15:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/academics\/?post_type=program-page&#038;p=6748"},"modified":"2026-02-11T09:21:57","modified_gmt":"2026-02-11T14:21:57","slug":"ba-sports-communication","status":"publish","type":"program-page","link":"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/academics\/programs\/ba-sports-communication\/","title":{"rendered":"Sports Communication"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class='program-hero'><div class='top-part'><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"mlt-responsive-background\" data-original-image=\"\/academics\/wp-content\/plugins\/msu-program-finder\/2025-08-07_mosaic-background-high-res.jpg\" src=\"\/responsive-media\/cache\/academics\/wp-content\/plugins\/msu-program-finder\/2025-08-07_mosaic-background-high-res.jpg.0.1x.generic.jpg\"\/><div class='content-area'><h1 id=\"content-start\">Sports Communication<\/h1><p class=\"program-info\"><a href=\"\/academics\/program-finder\/?degree_type=ba\">BA<\/a> &bull; <a href=\"\/academics\/program-finder\/?program_type=major\">Major<\/a><\/p><div class='image-holder'><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"mlt-responsive-image\" data-original-image=\"\/academics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2025\/09\/071818_3508_Sports-Communication-hero.jpg\" src=\"\/responsive-media\/cache\/academics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2025\/09\/071818_3508_Sports-Communication-hero.jpg.0.1x.generic.jpg\" alt=\"A student produces a soccer game broadcast at Montclair State University\"\/><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class='bottom-part'><div class='wrapper'><div class='content-area'>\n<p>Montclair\u2019s Sports Communication program prepares you to tell the stories that bring the excitement of sports to life while getting you ready to succeed in a fast-growing and competitive industry.<\/p>\n<p>You will learn how to produce, write, and direct compelling sports content across broadcast, radio, digital, and social media, all while training in cutting-edge facilities with the latest industry equipment.<\/p>\n<p>You will discover what makes sports media work, from play-by-play announcing to analytics and public relations, and use those skills to create content that connects fans and communities. Working with Red Hawk Athletics and the Red Hawk Sports Network, you will gain hands-on experience that sets you apart.<\/p>\n<p>Best of all, you will build a professional portfolio through real projects and benefit from strong industry connections, including partnerships with top sports media outlets and professional teams.<\/p>\n<p>If you want to turn your passion for sports into a career that makes an impact and be the storyteller who gets fans talking, you have found your home in this program. <a href=\"http:\/\/catalog.montclair.edu\/programs\/sports-communication-ba\/\">See the curriculum<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p class=\"prpl-button-row\"><span class=\"prpl-button\"><a href=\"https:\/\/apply.montclair.edu\/portal\/admissions\">Apply Now<\/a><\/span><span class=\"prpl-button ghost-red\"><a href=\"https:\/\/apply.montclair.edu\/register\/inquire\">Request Info<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><aside><p><strong>Program Format<\/strong><br \/><a href=\"\/academics\/program-finder\/?modality=in-person\">In-person<\/a><\/p><p><strong>College or School<\/strong><br \/><a href=\"\/academics\/program-finder\/?college=ccom\">College of Communication and Media<\/a><\/p><p><strong>Area of Study<\/strong><br \/><a href=\"\/academics\/program-finder\/?area_of_study=arts-culture-design\">Arts, Culture and Design<\/a><\/p><p><strong>Cost Information<\/strong><br \/>In-state tuition is just <strong>$7,839<\/strong> per semester. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/tuition-and-fees\/undergraduate-costs\/\">Undergraduate Cost of Attendance<\/a><\/p><p><span class='prpl-button full-width'><a href=\"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/admissions\/visit-us\/\">Visit Us<\/a><\/span><\/p><\/aside><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"prpl-band image-right\"><div class=\"image-wrapper\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"mlt-responsive-image\" data-original-image=\"\/academics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2025\/09\/2026-02-11_sports-communication.jpg\" src=\"\/responsive-media\/cache\/academics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2025\/09\/2026-02-11_sports-communication.jpg.0.1x.generic.jpg\" alt=\"A male reporter in a red polo shirt interviews a female soccer player on the sideline at Sprague Field\"\/><\/div><div class=\"text-content\">\n<h2>Check Out Red Hawk Sports Network<\/h2>\n<p>Where else can you learn how to broadcast live sports \u2013 both in front of and behind the camera \u2013 while utilizing cutting-edge equipment and facilities?<\/p>\n<p>Our Red Hawk Sports Network puts you in the middle of the action, broadcasting for Montclair\u2019s 18 NCAA Division III athletics programs. Call the play-by-play, oversee the production, create a podcast in our digital studio or film the action \u2013 the choice is yours, and you\u2019ll be supported by world-class faculty every step of the way.<\/p>\n<p><span class=\"prpl-button\"><a href=\"https:\/\/montclairathletics.com\/sports\/2020\/4\/18\/red-hawk-sports-network.aspx\">Red Hawk Sports Network<\/a><\/span><br \/>\n<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"prpl-band no-margin\"><div class=\"text-content\">\n<h2>Jobs in Sports Media<\/h2>\n<p>By enrolling in our Sports Communication program, you\u2019ll be ready to take on any role in the industry. Here\u2019s a short list of the jobs you\u2019ll be ready for after graduation:<\/p>\n<div class=\"link-list triple\">\n<ul>\n<li>Sports Reporter<\/li>\n<li>Sports Producer<\/li>\n<li>Production Manager<\/li>\n<li>Video Editor<\/li>\n<li>Camera Operator<\/li>\n<li>Writer\/Editor<\/li>\n<li>Digital Content Producer<\/li>\n<li>Multi-media Journalist<\/li>\n<li>Documentary Producer<\/li>\n<li>Photojournalist<\/li>\n<li>Social Media Producer<\/li>\n<li>Podcaster<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"prpl-band no-margin\"><div class=\"text-content\">\n<h2>Hear From Our Graduates<\/h2>\n<p>Don\u2019t just take our word for it. Here\u2019s what one recent graduate had to say about our Sports Communication program.<\/p>\n<p><div class='program-testimonial no-image'><div class='content-panel'>\n<blockquote><p>&#8220;Being a student in the program allowed me to understand sports from a storytelling and media production standpoint. Because of my work within the major, I earned an editorial internship at Sports Illustrated, an opportunity I\u2019d dreamed about for years.&#8221;<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><strong>Corey Annan<\/strong><br \/>\nSports Communication, 2022<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"prpl-band no-margin\"><div class=\"text-content\">\n<h2>Featured Faculty<\/h2>\n<p class='a11y-label'><!-- fetch new: 25.48 ms --><!-- decode:  0.04 ms --><!-- output:  0.02 ms --><\/p><ul class=\"profile-grid\"><li><div class=\"card\"><div class=\"profile-photo\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"mlt-responsive-background\" alt=\"Kevin Lerner profile photo\" data-original-image=\"\/profilepages\/media\/15376\/user\/8ad2815f71614d2f9e7978ab5eff090d45005c.jpeg\" src=\"\/responsive-media\/cache\/profilepages\/media\/15376\/user\/8ad2815f71614d2f9e7978ab5eff090d45005c.jpeg.0.1x.generic.jpg\" \/><\/div><div class=\"profile-text\"><span class=\"name\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/~lernerk\">Kevin Lerner<\/a><\/span><span class=\"title\">Professor of Journalism and Sports Media<\/span><span class=\"email\"><a href=\"mailto:lernerk@montclair.edu\">lernerk@montclair.edu<\/a><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/li><\/ul><br \/>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"prpl-band lt-gray no-margin\"><div class=\"text-content\">\n<div class=\"prpl-row\"><div class=\"prpl-column two-fifths\">\n<h2>Related Programs<\/h2>\n<p>Like what you see but want to branch out? Check out our Social Media and Public Relations program, which will help you craft amazing content for any industry \u2013 sports included.<br \/>\n<\/p><\/div><div class=\"prpl-column three-fifths\">\n<p><div class=\"related-program-container\"><ul><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/academics\/programs\/ba-social-media-and-public-relations\/\" class=\"name\">Social Media and Public Relations<\/a><span class=\"program-info\"><span class=\"program-info\">BA &bull; Major<\/span><\/span><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"program-contact-band\"><div class=\"background-container\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"mlt-responsive-background\" data-original-image=\"\/academics\/wp-content\/plugins\/msu-program-finder\/2025-08-07_mosaic-background-high-res.jpg\" src=\"\/responsive-media\/cache\/academics\/wp-content\/plugins\/msu-program-finder\/2025-08-07_mosaic-background-high-res.jpg.0.1x.generic.jpg\"\/><\/div><div class=\"content-container\">\n<h2>Questions? We&#8217;re Here to Help.<\/h2>\n<p>If you have any general questions regarding the application process and requirements, please contact Undergraduate Admissions.<\/p>\n<p><div class=\"contact-card-holder\"><div class=\"contact-card\"><div class=\"narrative\"><p class=\"name\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/admissions\/\">Office of Undergraduate Admissions<\/a><\/p>The office of Undergraduate Admissions will guide you every step of the way on your journey from learning about the University and its offerings, to applying for a program through to acceptance and enrollment.<\/div><div class=\"details\"><ul class=\"contact-list\"><li><svg title=\"envelope icon\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\"><path d=\"M0 64l512 0 0 80L256 320 0 144 0 64zM0 448L0 182.8 237.9 346.4 256 358.8l18.1-12.5L512 182.8 512 448 0 448z\"><\/path><\/svg><a href=\"mailto:msuadm@montclair.edu\">msuadm@montclair.edu<\/a><\/li><li><svg title=\"phone icon\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\"><path d=\"M164.9 24.6c-7.7-18.6-28-28.5-47.4-23.2l-88 24C12.1 30.2 0 46 0 64C0 311.4 200.6 512 448 512c18 0 33.8-12.1 38.6-29.5l24-88c5.3-19.4-4.6-39.7-23.2-47.4l-96-40c-16.3-6.8-35.2-2.1-46.3 11.6L304.7 368C234.3 334.7 177.3 277.7 144 207.3L193.3 167c13.7-11.2 18.4-30 11.6-46.3l-40-96z\"><\/path><\/svg><a href=\"tel:973-655-4444\">973-655-4444<\/a><\/li><li><svg title=\"map icon\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 384 512\"><path d=\"M215.7 499.2C267 435 384 279.4 384 192C384 86 298 0 192 0S0 86 0 192c0 87.4 117 243 168.3 307.2c12.3 15.3 35.1 15.3 47.4 0zM192 128a64 64 0 1 1 0 128 64 64 0 1 1 0-128z\"><\/path><\/svg>Susan A. Cole Hall, Suite 100<\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"prpl-band no-margin next-steps\">\n\t<div class=\"text-content\">\n\t\t<div class=\"prpl-row\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"prpl-column one-half\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"next-steps-left\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2>Next Steps<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t\t<p>Wherever you learn\u2014on campus or online\u2014Montclair State University offers the programs, community and support to help you reach your goals. Take the next step today.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"prpl-button-row\"><span class=\"prpl-button\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/apply-to-montclair-state\/\" class=\"program-sock\">Apply Now<\/a><\/span><span class=\"prpl-button ghost-red\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/request-information\/\" class=\"program-sock\">Request Information<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"prpl-column one-half\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"next-steps-right\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3>Learn on Campus<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t<p>Immersive classes, vibrant campus life and hands-on experiences that put you at the center of it all. <\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"prpl-button-row\"><span class=\"prpl-button ghost-red\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/academics\/program-finder\/?modality[]=in-person\" class=\"program-sock\">Explore Majors &amp; Minors <\/a><\/span><span class=\"prpl-button ghost-red\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/red-hawk-life\/\" class=\"program-sock\">The Campus Experience<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3>Learn Online<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t<p>Montclair Online offers the same nationally recognized faculty, engaging coursework and supportive community as our on-campus classes - designed to fit your life. 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