The public’s interest and participation in sports has grown significantly over the past 20 years and spans many sectors of society. Today, sports coverage can be accessed around the globe at any time through many forms of media. As a result, the industry has a significant need for professionals who can convey engaging and accurate information through writing, streaming, video, and promotion of sports on the recreational, youth, collegiate, and professional levels.
OBU’s sports communication degree meets this need by offering a robust program that offers instruction and hands-on training. It will prepare you to communicate, inform, educate, and engage the wide range of audiences affiliated with sports.
Benefits of the OBU Sports Communication Program
Diverse Curriculum
OBU’s sports communication degree will instruct you in media relations, crisis management, community relations and cultural issues between sports organizations and their audiences. Specifically, you will benefit from courses such as business communication, public speaking, advertising, social media, ethics in sports, communication and conflict, sports governance and regulations, and more.
Partnership with OBU Athletics
Through connections with the OBU athletics department, you will be exposed to a variety of campus sports and events. These settings can provide ample opportunities for hands on experience in areas such as photography, story writing and videography as you cover events related to the university’s athletic teams. Much like an internship, it is a valuable avenue to build relationships, gain confidence and strengthen skills to enhance your marketability upon graduation.
Broad Spectrum of Faculty
A unique aspect of our sports communication degree is the opportunity to interact with a wide range of faculty members from multiple academic disciplines. You will be exposed to OBU world-class faculty from the areas of communication, journalism, art, and sports management. Their combined experiences deepen your level of understanding and provide you with a comprehensive look into the various elements of the sports communication field.
Incredible Education, Affordable Cost
At OBU, we believe finances shouldn’t stand in the way of your purpose. With generous scholarships and 100% of students receiving aid, your future is within reach.
To get an estimate of what your cost to attend OBU might be,please check out our Net Price Calculator. We think you’ll be pleasantly surprised with how affordable an OBU education really is, especially considering the incredible academic quality, personal mentor relationships with faculty and staff, and strong Christian commitment you will experience at OBU. You won’t find an experience like this anywhere else!
Scholarships and Grants$60,000
minimum university scholarship per student
over four years
100%
of all OBU students receive financial aid$24,000
average annual financial award
based on 2022-23 IPEDS data
World-Class Faculty
OBU faculty are experts in their fields and will be with you every step of the way.
Frank W. Patterson Professor of Communications
Professor of Communication Studies
Chair, Division of Art and Design
Chair, Division of Communication Arts
Associate Professor of Animation and Media Production
Assistant Professor of Journalism
Ruth Jay Odom Professor of Fine Arts
Professor of Graphic Design
Assistant Professor of Communication Studies
Chair, Division of Exercise Science, Sports and Recreation
Associate Professor of Exercise Science, Sports and Recreation
Faculty Athletics Representative
Professor of Media Production