{"id":7085,"date":"2019-07-02T14:29:02","date_gmt":"2019-07-02T14:29:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/harrington.uri.edu\/?page_id=7085"},"modified":"2024-08-27T11:46:57","modified_gmt":"2024-08-27T15:46:57","slug":"sports-media-and-communication","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/harrington\/academics\/sports-media-and-communication\/","title":{"rendered":"Sports Media and Communication"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><section class=\"cl-wrapper cl-hero-wrapper\"><div class=\"cl-hero fullwidth   cl-has-accessibility-controls\"><div class=\"cl-hero-proper\"><div class=\"overlay\"><div class=\"block\"><h1>Sports Media and Communication B.A.<\/h1><\/div><\/div><div class=\"still\" style=\"background-image:url(https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/harrington\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2164\/Sports-media-91-webheader-6.jpg);\"><\/div><div class=\"cl-accessibility-controls-container\"><div class=\"cl-accessibility-controls\"><div class=\"cl-accessibility-icon\" title=\"Accessibility controls\">Accessibility controls<\/div><div class=\"cl-accessibility-control cl-accessibility-motion-control cl-accessibility-control-hidden\"><div class=\"cl-accessibility-control-default\"><div class=\"cl-accessibility-control-button\" title=\"Pause motion\">Pause motion<\/div><div class=\"cl-accessibility-control-label\">Motion: <span class=\"cl-accessibility-syntax\">On<\/span><\/div><\/div><div class=\"cl-accessibility-control-alternate\"><div class=\"cl-accessibility-control-button\" title=\"Play motion\">Play motion<\/div><div class=\"cl-accessibility-control-label\">Motion: <span class=\"cl-accessibility-syntax\">Off<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"cl-accessibility-control cl-accessibility-contrast-control\"><div class=\"cl-accessibility-control-default\"><div class=\"cl-accessibility-control-button\" title=\"Increase text contrast\">Increase text contrast<\/div><div class=\"cl-accessibility-control-label\">Contrast: <span class=\"cl-accessibility-syntax\">Standard<\/span><\/div><\/div><div class=\"cl-accessibility-control-alternate\"><div class=\"cl-accessibility-control-button\" title=\"Reset text contrast\">Reset text contrast<\/div><div class=\"cl-accessibility-control-label\">Contrast: <span class=\"cl-accessibility-syntax\">High<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"cl-accessibility-system-setting\"><div class=\"cl-accessibility-toggle\" title=\"Apply my preferences site-wide\"><\/div><div class=\"cl-accessibility-toggle-label\">Apply site-wide<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section><section class=\"cl-wrapper cl-menu-wrapper\"><nav id=\"\" class=\"cl-menu  \" data-name=\"sports-media\" data-show-title=\"0\"><ul id=\"menu-sports-media\" class=\"cl-menu-list cl-menu-list-no-js\"><li id=\"menu-item-11545\" class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-post_type menu-item-object-page menu-item-11545\"><a href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/harrington\/academics\/sports-media-and-communication\/\">Overview<\/a><\/li>\n<li id=\"menu-item-11546\" class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-post_type menu-item-object-page menu-item-11546\"><a href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/harrington\/academics\/sports-media-and-communication\/curriculum\/\">Curriculum<\/a><\/li>\n<li id=\"menu-item-11548\" class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-post_type menu-item-object-page menu-item-11548\"><a href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/harrington\/academics\/sports-media-and-communication\/minor\/\">Minor<\/a><\/li>\n<li id=\"menu-item-11547\" class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-post_type menu-item-object-page menu-item-11547\"><a href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/harrington\/academics\/sports-media-and-communication\/faculty\/\">Faculty<\/a><\/li>\n<li id=\"menu-item-12389\" class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-post_type menu-item-object-page menu-item-12389\"><a href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/harrington\/academics\/sports-media-and-communication\/news\/\">Stories<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul><\/nav><\/section><\/p>\n<h2>Overview<\/h2>\n<div class=\"cl-wrapper cl-boxout-wrapper\"><div class=\"cl-boxout right  \"><h1>Careers<\/h1><p>Sports Media and Communication Majors will have an opportunity to apply for internship experiences with such organizations as ESPN, The Boston Red Sox, Boston Bruins, The NBA, Nike, URI Athletic Department, WRIU Radio, and Local TV stations, to name a few.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n<p>The world of sports media and communication opens up a wide variety of career opportunities for students interested in pursuing a future in the sports industry. As a Sports Media and Communication major, you will be immersed in historical, critical, analytical, practical, and professional approaches to sports communications disciplines. You will learn the most contemporary perspectives, technologies, platforms, and insights from industry professionals and experts who will help you discover your strengths and interests and aid you in developing your career aspirations.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>You will be taught and challenged by real-world professionals as well as renowned sports industry experts and celebrities. Faculty of the major are among the very best and most respected in the field. You will get an insightful insider\u2019s view of the importance of sports communication careers.<span style=\"font-size: 20px\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p>The unique interdisciplinary nature of the major will give you a broad understanding of sports media as well as the many ways sports communication expertise translates into industries that span journalism, broadcasting, manufacturing, consulting, technology, management, and many more. A vital part of your major is on and off-campus internships.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>If you are excited by the sports world and are seeking a career that optimizes your skills and interests than the Sports Media and Communication Major is the right choice for you.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div class=\"cl-tiles thirds\">\n<div><div class=\"cl-wrapper cl-card-wrapper\"><a class=\"cl-card  \" href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/harrington\/academics\/sports-media-and-communication\/curriculum\/\" title=\"\"><div class=\"cl-card-container media\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/harrington\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2164\/aniekan-sports.jpg\" srcset=\"\" alt=\"Student reporting on football field\"><\/div><div class=\"cl-card-container text\"><div class=\"cl-card-text\"><h2>Curriculum <\/h2><p>Explore the degree requirements, courses, and timeline.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"cl-card-container button\">Read more<\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<div>\n<div id=\"_2ei4ntnbj\" class=\"cl-wysiwyg-loading\" data-shortcode=\"%5Bcl-card%20title%3D%22Curriculum%22%20body%3D%22%22%20link%3D%22https%3A%2F%2Fweb.uri.edu%2Fharrington%2Facademics%2Fjournalism-b-a%2Fcurriculum%2F%22%20button%3D%22Explore%22%20alt%3D%22Ammina%20Kothari%20with%20students%20at%20the%20Harrington%20Hub%20in%20Ranger%20Hall.%22%20img%3D%22https%3A%2F%2Fweb.uri.edu%2Fharrington%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F2164%2FHarringtonHub-7-scaled-1.jpg%22%20class%3D%22%22%20float%3D%22%22%5D\"><div class=\"cl-wrapper cl-card-wrapper\"><a class=\"cl-card  \" href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/harrington\/experiential-learning\/\" title=\"\"><div class=\"cl-card-container media\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/harrington\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2164\/SportsMedia-3.jpg\" srcset=\"\" alt=\"Student with broadcasting camera on the basketball court\"><\/div><div class=\"cl-card-container text\"><div class=\"cl-card-text\"><h2>The Harrington Experience<\/h2><p>Explore our hands-on learning opportunities.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"cl-card-container button\">Explore<\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div><div class=\"cl-wrapper cl-card-wrapper\"><a class=\"cl-card  \" href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/harrington\/creative-spaces\" title=\"\"><div class=\"cl-card-container media\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/harrington\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2164\/IMG_0538-1-scaled-1.jpg\" srcset=\"\" alt=\"Sports Broadcasting\"><\/div><div class=\"cl-card-container text\"><div class=\"cl-card-text\"><h2>Creative Spaces<\/h2><p>Discover our interactive state-of-the-art facilities and classrooms.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"cl-card-container button\">Explore<\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<section class=\"cl-wrapper cl-boxout-wrapper\"><div class=\"cl-boxout cl-tiles halves \"><p>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"cl-panel-spacer\">Contact Us<\/h3>\n<div class=\"cl-tiles halves\">\n<p>Davis Hall Rm 204<br \/>\n10 Lippitt Rd<br \/>\nKingston, RI 02881<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"mailto:molly.yanity@uri.edu\"> molly.yanity@uri.edu <\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><\/p><\/div><\/section>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Overview &nbsp; The world of sports media and communication opens up a wide variety of career opportunities for students interested in pursuing a future in the sports industry. As a Sports Media and Communication major, you will be immersed in historical, critical, analytical, practical, and professional approaches to sports communications disciplines. You will learn the [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":581,"featured_media":0,"parent":36,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":"","_links_to":"","_links_to_target":""},"class_list":["post-7085","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/harrington\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/7085","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/harrington\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/harrington\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/harrington\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/581"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/harrington\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=7085"}],"version-history":[{"count":5,"href":"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/harrington\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/7085\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":14012,"href":"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/harrington\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/7085\/revisions\/14012"}],"up":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/harrington\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/36"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/harrington\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=7085"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}