Sports Media Certificate

Sports from Every Angle

Students choose the KU J-School because of the many connections we have within the local, collegiate and professional sports markets. With this certificate, undergraduates will be able to tailor their education, knowledge and experience to prepare them for wherever they want to work in the sports industry after graduation.

An Array of Sports Opportunities

In addition to courses, our students get opportunities to get hands-on experience by working at professional sports organizations, KU Athletics, ESPN, Time Warner Cable, local media outlets and campus media organizations. Whether you are interested in reporting, production, play by play, multimedia, marketing, public relations or administration, our curriculum will immerse you in the exciting and expanding world of sports media.

Whether your dream is to be in front of or behind the camera, our sports media courses will help you get there.

On Your KU Transcript

Graduates who complete the requirements of Sports Media Certificate will have it noted on their official KU transcript, further enhancing resume and job prospects.

Sports Media Programs

Check out the Media Crossroads YouTube channel to view our student-produced sports shows.

#15

Listed as one of the top 20 sports broadcasting schools, according to Sportscasters Talent Agency of America.

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Required Courses

Interested students will complete the requirements of the certificate by successfully completing the first three JMC courses listed below and then choosing one elective from the HSES courses (a total of 12 credit hours):

Road to a National ChampionshipView as gallery page

Ten students attended the NCAA Tournament to cover the Jayhawks road to win the 2022 National Championship. Students traveled to Fort Worth, Texas, Chicago and New Orleans.

Jayhawks in Sports Media

Kevin Harlan

Play-by-play announcer,
CBS Sports and NBA

Laura Okmin

NFL sideline reporter
Fox Sports

Brian Hanni

Voice of the Jayhawks,
University of Kansas

Matt Gardner

Vice President, Digital Media & Emerging Technology,
St. Louis Blues

More Jayhawks in Sports Media

Jennifer Berquist, associate athletics director – development, Kansas Athletics
Julie Browman, reporter, Altitude Sports and Entertainment
Nate Bukaty, lead commentator, Sporting Kansas C
Jenni Carlson, sports columnist, The Daily Oklahoman
Jennifer Cobb, owner, JJC Racing
Scott Chasen, Kansas beat writer, 247Sports
Nick Couzin, lead sports anchor, KVRR-FOX
Rustin Dodd, writer at The Athletic
Jen Halvorson, on-air host, Minnesota Gopher Sports
Mike Harrity, deputy athletic director and chief operating officer, Army West Point Athletics
Kimberly Hobbs, vice president of corporate partnerships and premium sales, Kansas City Chiefs
Amie Just, New Orleans Saints beat reporter, The Advocate
Taylor Kauffman, sports anchor/reporter, KY3, Gray Television
Coral Lu, reporter, host, anchor, ESPN
Sam Mellinger, vice president of communications, Kansas City Royals
Erin Meyer, communications assistant, Wake Forest Athletics
Mike Miller, senior editor, NBCSports.com
Jesse Newell, University of Kansas beat writer, The Kansas City Star
Mike Rigg, producer, Altitude Sports and Entertainment
Bill Riley, ESPN 700 program director and Voice of the University of Utah
Mick Shaffer, sports director, 41 Action News
Mike Vernon, content producer, Bleacher Report
Abby Walsh, graphics broadcast associate, MLB Network