Sports Communication | Self-Paced Online Course
UND's COMM 346 introduces key skills and career paths in sports journalism, broadcasting, media, and marketing, from writing and interviewing to podcasting and social media.
| Course Title | COMM 346: Sports Communication |
|---|---|
| Credits | 3 undergraduate credits |
| Format | Online - Self-Paced Enroll Anytime |
| Estimated time to complete | Up to 9 Months |
| Cost |
Undergraduate tuition is $407.97 per credit. Visit the Costs & Aid page for more information. |
Learn Sports Communication in This Online Course
Are you passionate about sports and interested in media, journalism, or digital content creation? In COMM 346, students explore the foundations of sports communication through hands-on assignments and lessons covering multiple fields — including reporting, podcasting, play-by-play, and sports marketing.
This fully online, self-paced course introduces the tools and techniques used by today’s sports media professionals. You’ll practice writing leads, structuring sports stories using the inverted pyramid format, and conducting interviews with athletes and coaches. Whether you're looking to break into sports journalism, broadcasting, or media relations, this course offers a comprehensive starting point.
This online course contains 10 lessons covering:
- Leads
- Writing Sports Stories Using the Inverted Pyramid
- Interviewing Coaches and Athletes
- Sports Story and Features for Print/Web
- Sports Information
- TV Anchoring and Sports Reporting
- Play-by-Play for Athletic Games
- Podcasts
- Sports Marketing
- Digital Media in Sports
With no textbook required and all materials provided online, this 3-credit course combines practical assignments, real-world applications, and expert instruction — making it a flexible, engaging way to build your media portfolio.
How will the course appear on my transcript?
You may enroll at any time and have up to 9 months to complete this online course.
The credits earned will be recorded on your UND transcript based on the date you registered
for the course. It will appear on your transcript in the same way as a course taken
during a regular semester. There is no indication that the course was taken online
or that you completed it at your own pace.
Consult the table on our How Enroll Anytime Courses Work page for a current listing of Enroll Anytime Registration Dates and the semester
information that will appear on a UND transcript.
Why Take Online Classes at UND?
Here are a few reasons why you should take an online enroll anytime course at UND:
- Great customer service – Our registration team is ready to answer questions quickly so you can focus on your coursework.
- Affordable – UND's enroll anytime courses are priced at North Dakota's affordable, in-state tuition rate.
- Accredited – UND is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.
- Easily transfer credits – Transferring credits is always at the discretion of the institution to which the credits are being transferred. In general, credits from schools/universities that are regionally accredited by the Higher Learning Commission transfer to other regionally accredited institutions. UND's online courses appear on your UND transcript in the same way as other courses.
Flexible 100% Online Course
You'll take this online course at your own pace. Some students thrive in this environment, while other students may struggle with setting their own deadlines. If you have successfully taken an independent study or correspondence course previously, UND’s enroll anytime courses may be right for you. Still not sure? Take our online quiz to help determine if online enroll anytime courses are right for you.
Course information including tuition, technology requirements, textbooks, lessons and exams is subject to change without notice.
