Bachelor’s in Sport Journalism
Use Your Platform to Engage with Other Fans with a Degree in Sports Journalism
Do you love sports? Are you interested in writing and reporting on sporting events and related content to help fans get excited about their favorite teams and athletes? If that sounds like you, Liberty University’s Bachelor of Science (BS) in Digital Media and Journalism – Sports Journalism can help you begin the exciting journey and support your game plan!
With a sports journalism degree, you could have the potential to pursue a variety of positions that revolve around reporting on sports. You could work to become a radio announcer, a radio or television host, a sportscaster, or a writer or editor for digital sports content. You could even potentially manage social media accounts for athletes, teams, or sports organizations. Take your passions to new heights with our degree in sports journalism!
Credit Hours
View CoursesNext start date: Aug 18, 2025
Liberty University is accredited by SACSCOC
Highlights
Highlights of Our BS in Sports Journalism Degree
A Biblical Foundation
Our degrees emphasize integrity. As a nonprofit, Christian university, we aim to help raise the next generation of media professionals with ethics grounded in the Christian faith.
Resources for Preparedness
Our curriculum focuses on experiential and hands-on experiences. Study and train with over $1 million in state-of-the-art equipment and facilities. These opportunities are designed to help you build practical skills for your future.
Experienced Mentorship
Our instructors have both academic and professional credentials and years of experience, and many of them work in their field as they teach. This allows them to bring relevant, real-world insight into the classroom.
Practical Training
Build your professional portfolio through opportunities in our radio and television studios, an on-campus sports network, client promotional projects, our student-run public relations firm, and our school newspaper.
Career Potential
What Can You Do with a BS in Sports Journalism Degree?
Liberty University’s Bachelor of Science with a specialization in Sports Journalism can help you prepare to pursue the following occupations:
- Radio announcer
- Radio/television host/co-host
- Social media manager
- Sports journalist
- Sportscaster
- Television personality
- Writer/editor for digital content
#4 Best College Campus in America
At Liberty, you’ll find an affordable, high-quality education designed to help equip students like you for the real world. Our commitment to excellence has earned us recognition as the #4 Best College Campus in America by Niche.com.
Earning your degree from a nonprofit university with state-of-the-art resources like ours can help set you apart from your peers.
Courses
What Will You Study in Our Sports Journalism Specialization?
If you love sports and want to share your passion with other fans by reporting on them, a sports journalism degree could be a great path for you. In our program, you’ll study a variety of topics related to the field, and you can have the opportunity to develop relevant skills. Some of the things you’ll study include sports broadcasting, television and digital reporting, how to write and produce digital news, and writing and editing specifically for digital magazines and other similar mediums.
In your core courses, you can have the chance to cultivate skills for excellence in media or journalism. Some of the things you’ll study include:
- Ethical principles for working in the media industry
- How society and cultures affect media and vice versa
- How to write for various mediums including the news, social media, and digital formats
- Television studio production
- The fundamentals of editing, audio and video production, and media writing
- The role and responsibilities of the digital producer
Featured BS in Sport Journalism Courses
DIGI 310 – The Digital Producer
DIGI 333 – Intermediate Video Production
DIGI 370 – Studio Production
JOUR 220 – News Writing and Reporting I
Degree Information
- This program falls under the School of Communication and the Arts
- View the Degree Completion Plan
- Check out our course catalog
- Transfer in up to 75% of the degree
BENEFITS
Why Choose Liberty’s BS Digital Media and Journalism Program?
A Mission That Guides Your Education
At Liberty University, our mission of Training Champions for Christ shapes everything we do – including your experience in the digital media and journalism program. Each course is integrated with biblical principles, helping you develop a strong foundation in Christian ethics. Our program can help you become prepared to make a positive impact in the media industry.
Accredited and Respected
Liberty University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC). This accreditation ensures that your degree meets high academic standards and is recognized by employers and graduate schools alike. You can be confident that your education is both rigorous and respected as you prepare to pursue your dream job.
Study Under Experienced and Caring Faculty
Our professors bring years of real-world experience in digital media and journalism into the classroom. More than just educators, they are mentors who care deeply about your academic and spiritual growth. They are committed to supporting you with personalized guidance and prayer throughout your time at Liberty.
Hands-On Experience and Career Connections
You won’t just study journalism – you’ll live it. Our program includes hands-on experiences through a required practicum and internship, giving you valuable real-world experience. These opportunities can also open doors to meaningful networking connections that can help launch your career in media, broadcasting, public relations, and more.
Admissions
How do You Become a Student in the Bachelor’s in Digital Media and Journalism – Sport Journalism Program?
Every application is reviewed by the admission committee on a case-by-case basis, meaning there are no set minimums for acceptance. However, all applicants must submit the following documents* for admission:
- Admission application
- Official high school transcripts
- Official college transcripts (if applicable)
- Admission essay
Results from the CLT, SAT, or ACT are not required for admission, but may be used in consideration for merit-based aid.
*Note that additional documentation may be requested by the admission committee after your application has been received.
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