Curriculum - Western Illinois University

Kinesiology

The curriculum requirements for the programs are listed below;

B.A. in Broadcasting and Journalism with an option in Sports Broadcasting

Broadcasting and Journalism Core Courses (15 s.h.)
- BC&J 100 Introduction to Mass Communication (3)
- BC&J 101 Digital Media Production I (3)
- BC&J 200 Intro to AP Writing and Reporting (3)
- BC&J 201 Intro to Broadcast Writing and Reporting (3)
- BC&J 400 Mass Communication Law and Ethics (3)
Option Courses in Sports Broadcasting (21 s.h.)
- BC&J 120 Sports Media and Society (3)
- BC&J 212 Intro to Studio Production (3)
- BC&J 220 Multimedia Sports Writing (3)
- BC&J 221 Interactive Web Sportscasting (3)
- BC&J 321 Broadcast Sports Performance (3)
- BC&J 320 Sports Production I (3)
- BC&J 420 Sports Production II (3)
Directed Elective
- BC&J 300/400 Elective (3)
Any Approved Minor (16-20 s.h.)
Open Electives (9-13 s.h.)
Bridge Courses (9 s.h.) (Note: Bridge Courses count toward the requirements for both degree programs)
SM 558 Organizational Theory in Sport (3)
SM 548 Sport and Cultural Identities (3)
SM 555 Sport Marketing or SM 561 Public and Media Relations in Sport (3)

M.S. in Sport Management

Research Core (6 s.h.)
- KIN 511 Measurement and Statistical Analysis (3)
- KIN 512 Research Methods in Kinesiology (3)
Sport Management Courses (24 s.h.)
- SM 545 Sport and Facility Management (3)
- SM 546 Sport Governance and Policy (3)
- SM 547 Financial Issues in Sport (3)
- SM 548 Sport and Cultural Identities (3) (Bridge Course)
- SM 555 Sport Marketing (3) (Bridge Course)
- SM 558 Organizational Theory in Sport (3) (Bridge Course)
- SM 561 Public and Media Relations in Sport (3) (Bridge Course)
- SM 564 Legal Issues in Sport (3)
Electives
- BC&J 499 Fieldwork in Broadcasting (3)
- Open Elective (3)
Capstone
- SM 560 Internship in Sport Management (6 s.h.)