Intercollegiate Athletic Communication Certificate

If you are passionate about sports and possess an interest in intercollegiate athletics, this certificate is for you. It provides an opportunity to work inside our athletic department — running social media, covering games, managing media relations, and building athlete brands. It pairs well with sport management, communication & new media, or marketing and gives you real experience with our athletic teams.

A unique element of the certificate is that it will be offered in partnership with College Sports Communicators (CSC). The CSC was founded in 1957. Formerly CoSIDA, it is an affiliated partner with the National Association of Collegiate Directors of Athletics. It is a national organization serving communications and public relations professionals in multiple areas of intercollegiate athletics.

Intercollegiate Athletic Communication Certificate at the Mount

Best Suited for this Certificate

This certificate is built for:
• Students who love sports, but don’t want to play
• Student-athletes who want to stay in athletics
• Communication & New Media, Marketing, or Graphic Design majors
• Sport Management majors who want a media edge
• Students interested in careers in sports media, in athletic departments, or with professional teams

Careers in Athletic Communication

Sports Information Director (SID)
Athletic Communications Coordinator
NIL (name, image, lineness) Branding and Athlete Promotion
Ahtletics Social Media Director
Media Relations for College Athletics
Game Day Media Operations

Curriculum Requirements

15 credit hours total (CR)
SPM 225 Principles of Athletic Administration (3)
SPM 355 New Media & Public Relations in Sport (3)
SPM 396 Internship (MSJ Athletic Communications) (3)
COM 295 Writing for New Media Environments (3)
COM 321 Public Relations in the Digital Age (3)

In addition to the above, students must complete:
• One-year CSC Student Membership Cost is $35 per student.
• CSC U Summit Two-day virtual seminar offered to students, interns and young professionals on an annual basis.
• CSC Mentorship Program - Students are paired with an NCAA Div. I Athletic Communications Director for one semester.
• Three elective CSC webinars during the course of the one-year membership.

Hands-On Experience

Students will work directly with MSJ sports teams and have access to cameras and editing software.

Launch Experience

The MSJ School of Business and Communication is where innovation meets real-world preparation. With programs in communication, leadership, marketing, accounting, finance, and sport management, students are prepared to lead, solve problems, and make an impact from day one. You'll learn from experienced faculty who bring industry knowledge into the classroom. From hands-on projects to internships, MSJ students have opportunities to work with regional and international business like Fifth Third Bank, to healthcare organizations like TriHealth, to major league teams like the Bengals, Reds, or FC Cincinnati-where you'll gain the skills and confidence to thrive in today's fast-paced business world.

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Intercollegiate Athletic Communication Certificate

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