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Undergraduate
Certificate

Sports Communications

The Sports Communications Certificate at Seton Hall University prepares students to communicate effectively in the fast-growing sports industry. This 12-credit undergraduate certificate introduces the core principles of sports communication while providing opportunities for hands-on experience covering sporting events and producing media content.

Students explore how storytelling, journalism, public relations and digital media shape the sports landscape. Through coursework and experiential learning connected to the Center for Sports Media, students develop skills in content creation, reporting, branding, and communication strategy across multiple platforms.

Open to students from any major, the certificate complements a wide range of academic programs and provides a practical credential that enhances career opportunities in sports media, communications and related industries.

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Curriculum

The Sports Communications Undergraduate Certificate requires 12 credits and combines foundational coursework with hands-on experience.

Required Courses (6 credits):

  • Introduction to Sports Communications
  • Sports Communications Fieldwork

Students also complete two elective courses from different subject areas, allowing them to tailor the certificate to interests such as media production, journalism, public relations, design or broadcasting.

Why Study Sports Communications at Seton Hall?

Seton Hall offers students unique access to the sports media industry through its Center for Sports Media, industry partnerships and proximity to New York City — one of the world’s leading hubs for sports and media.

The certificate combines classroom learning with hands-on experience so students can build real-world skills and professional portfolios while still in school.
Students benefit from:

  • Experiential learning opportunities covering live sporting events on and off campus
  • The Pirates in the Field program, which sends students to cover events such as the Super Bowl, NCAA Final Four and the Big East Tournament
  • Industry partnerships with organizations including ESPN, NBC Sports and Fox Sports
  • Networking opportunities through the Center for Sports Media speaker series featuring leading professionals and alumni
  • Access to student media outlets including WSOU, SHU TV, Pirates Sports Network and The Setonian

These opportunities allow students to produce professional content, develop industry connections and gain practical experience in sports media and communications.

Faculty

The faculty in our internationally recognized research and teaching programs are committed to guiding students to success. Seton Hall is a Catholic University where great thinkers do more than think. They teach.
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B.J. Schecter
Executive Director, Center for Sports Media
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Taylor Henry
Assistant Professor
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Jeanne Salvatore
Lecturer
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