Journalism and Sports Media, B.A.

Core Curriculum Requirements

Core Curriculum (36-40 Total Credit Hours)  

Graduation Requirements

Graduation Requirements (3-6+ Credits) *  

Major Courses (11-18 credits)

Students must earn a grade of ‘C’ or better in each of the courses used to satisfy major courses requirements. Final responsibility for satisfying degree requirements, as outlined in the university catalog, rests with the student. For journalism and sports media majors, no course can be counted for major courses and major requirements and no more than six credits can be counted for major courses, major requirements, and minor requirements.

Major Requirements (20 to 24 credits)

Students must earn a grade of ‘C’ or better in each of the courses used to satisfy major requirements. Final responsibility for satisfying degree requirements, as outlined in the university catalog, rests with the student. For journalism and sports media majors, no course can be counted for major courses and major requirements and no more than six credits can be counted for major courses, major requirements, and minor requirements. 

Suggested Focus Areas

The Department of Communication, Media, and Culture strongly suggests students work to complete one of the following focus areas within this major: news and editorial journalism or sports journalism. Neither is required, but students are encouraged to work with their advisors to complete a suggested pathway. 

Minor Requirements (18 credits)

Final responsibility for satisfying degree requirements, as outlined in the university catalog, rests with the student. Students select a minor in consultation with their advisors. They choose from any minors listed in the Coastal Carolina University catalog, including, but not limited to: communication, film and production studies, graphic design minor (for non-art studio majors), health communication, new media and digital culture, Photography, social media, or sport studies.

Electives (14-16 credits)