Nov 21, 2024  
2023-2024 Graduate Catalog 
    
2023-2024 Graduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Sports Media Certificate


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This 15-credit certificate is open to graduate students seeking certification in the broad area of sports media. The employment market for this certificate includes: any sports media outlet, including Internet-based sports outlets where sports content has been growing; sports information offices in any sport: collegiate or professional levels; and sports management positions.

The department regularly offers sport media courses associated with video, field, and audio production, which are offered in conjunction with the University’s participation in NCAA Division 1 sports competitions (on-air broadcasting and streaming through EPSN3 broadcasts, and the Sports Division of the campus radio station, WVUR). Students have access to high-definition video and audio production studios and field equipment, and post-production labs and software to develop their portfolios and complete course-related assignments.

The internship experience may be carried out in conjunction with Valparaiso University’s webcasting requirements of Division 1 sporting events, and other media functions associated with league participation, and/or the Valparaiso University Sports Information Office functions, or other relevant internship sites in the region. Transfer credits may not be applied to this certificate.

Certificate Requirements


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Students must complete 3 credits of CVA 686  prior to graduation. The credits can be taken either as 1 credit in one semester and 2 credits in the following semester, or students can complete the 3 credit hour requirements in one semester. Please note that 80 hours of work are required for each credit hour (240 total work hours). The internship experience may be carried out in conjunction with Valparaiso University’s webcasting requirements of Division 1 sporting events, other media functions associated with league participation, and/or the Valparaiso University Sports Information Office functions, or another relevant internship site.

Electives: 9 Cr.


Three Courses From The Following Options:


Total: 15 Cr.


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