Intercollegiate Athletic Communications Certificate (Undergraduate)

Hours: 15

SPM 225 Principles of Athletic Administration (3)
SPM 355 New Media & Public Relations in Sport (3)
SPM 396 Internship (MSJ Athletic Communications) (3) *Students must complete 3 total credit hours for the internship.  Students may elect to complete the 3 credit total by taking a combination of 1 or 2 credits in multiple semesters.  
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.

*Students must submit verification of completion for each requirement to the IAC coordinator or dean.

Admission Requirements

Applicants must currently be pursuing a degree at Mount St. Joseph University.  A 3.0 GPA is required for admission.  Students must maintain a 3.0 GPA in all certificate courses.  All course work must be completed through Mount St. Joseph University.  Students must be admitted to the certificate program before their senior year and prior to beginning the CSC requirements. The IAC coordinator or dean has authority to admit a student to the certificate program.  

Application Procedure

Students may apply for the certificate at any time prior to their senior year.  Applications may be submitted online.  The certificate serves as a specialized area of study.  It is not intended as a diploma or a degree.