Media & Strategic Communication

Faculty:

Chair: M. Bard; Graduate Coordinator for Sports Communication and Media Program: M. Damergis; Professors Emeriti: J. Darretta, A. Kelso; Associate Professors: M. Bard, R. Petrausch, N. Redcross; Associate Professor Emeritus: J. Breslin; Senior Clinical Lecturer: M. Damergis; Clinical Lecturers: G. D’Aloisio, A. Hawley-Alexander, J. Iglehart.

The M.A. in Sports Communication & Media degree program blends traditional coursework with experiences in real-world broadcasting related to professional and collegiate sports. Students gain professional experience working and training in the field with ESPN+ and D-1 MAAC coverage of Iona’s men’s and women’s basketball teams.

The courses in our sports media program train you to perform at the highest level of professional media competencies, including live game reporting, video editing, studio and radio show production, social media and blogging.

Admission

See “Academic Information - Matriculated ” in this catalog for requirements to be met, in addition to the following:

Applicants who lack an undergraduate GPA of 3.0 may qualify for admission by attaining a score of 450 on the verbal exam of the GRE. Alternatively, applicants who have significant professional experience may be admitted based on evidence of their achievements.
Writing samples which demonstrate clarity of analysis and advanced use of language.
An interview with the program director.

Graduation Requirements

Completion of 36 credits including the appropriate distribution of credits;
A minimum GPA of 3.0;
Acceptance of the written master’s thesis/project or completion of the culminating experience;
All requirements must be completed within five years from the date of admission to the program

Programs

Sports Communication and Media, MA (0605)