Tempe,
AZ,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
MA in Sports Journalism in Flagstaff United States | Arizona State University
Arizona State University
|
Flagstaff United States
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Qualification
Masters Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
40,526
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
12 months
The sports journalism field is experiencing rapid expansion across all media platforms, including digital outlets, television networks, radio broadcasts, podcasts, and various team/league online channels and social media.
At the Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication, the Master's program in sports journalism offers a comprehensive 36-credit, three-semester curriculum designed to thoroughly prepare students for careers in sports media and communications.
The program starts with an immersive multimedia course that trains students in producing sports content for television, digital, and print media. Students then select specialized courses covering sports reporting, video production, podcast creation, live event coverage, commentary, feature writing, documentary filmmaking, and gain practical experience through sports bureaus in Phoenix and Los Angeles. Throughout the program, students explore ethical considerations in sports journalism and industry challenges, guided by the professional values exemplified by Walter Cronkite.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.0
Qualification Requirements
Applicants must fulfill the requirements of both the Graduate College and the Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication.
Applicants are eligible to apply to the program if they have earned a bachelor's or master's degree in a closely related field from a regionally accredited institution.
Applicants must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.00 (scale is 4.00 = A) in the last 60 hours of their first bachelor's degree program, or they must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.00 (scale is 4.00 = A) in an applicable master's degree program.
All applicants must submit:
graduate admission application and application fee
official transcripts
three letters of recommendation
personal statement of interest (350 to 500 words in length)
resume
proof of English proficiency
An applicant whose native language is not English must provide proof of English proficiency regardless of their current residency. TOEFL scores must be at least 100 for the internet-based examination.
Applicants are eligible to apply to the program if they have earned a bachelor's or master's degree in a closely related field from a regionally accredited institution.
Applicants must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.00 (scale is 4.00 = A) in the last 60 hours of their first bachelor's degree program, or they must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.00 (scale is 4.00 = A) in an applicable master's degree program.
All applicants must submit:
graduate admission application and application fee
official transcripts
three letters of recommendation
personal statement of interest (350 to 500 words in length)
resume
proof of English proficiency
An applicant whose native language is not English must provide proof of English proficiency regardless of their current residency. TOEFL scores must be at least 100 for the internet-based examination.
Tuition
USD
40,526