Sports Broadcasting

Turn your passion for the game into a career. The Sports Broadcasting program combines classroom learning with hands-on training across radio, TV, and internet-based sports media. You'll develop production, play-by-play, and interviewing skills, and cover sporting events from both the studio and the field. You'll produce collaborative radio and TV shows in the school's studios and create your own final project to sharpen your production and announcing skills — covering sports writing and journalism, sports talk, sports radio and TV production, remote play-by-play, live remotes, and sports video production. Graduate with a diploma in Sports Broadcasting.

You won't just study sports broadcasting — you'll do it. Produce and present your own sports shows in industry-relevant broadcast studios, train on tools like the TriCaster system, and graduate with a standout demo reel and portfolio. Through ACTIVATOR, you'll gain real-world experience across the seven-school network, including live remotes and live production events.

Getting started is straightforward. You'll need a high school diploma or the equivalent (GED) — accepted proof includes your high school diploma or transcript, a GED diploma or transcript, a DD-214 with high school equivalency notation, or a transcript from an accredited college showing an earned high school diploma. (If your records are unavailable due to circumstances beyond your control, the school can use the CELSA or TABE assessment instead.) You'll also complete a short Online Readiness Assessment (80% or higher) to make sure hybrid and online coursework is a good fit. From there, your own admissions representative will guide you through every step — including a campus tour and a meeting with financial aid. Just be sure everything is complete and you're formally accepted by your program's start date.

This 32-week hybrid program is made up of two (2) terms of approximately equal length and consists of 24 semester credit hours of instruction, leading to a diploma. Your specific class days and times are set with your cohort when you enroll. New cohorts start regularly throughout the year. Our start dates are as follows:

• 2026-06-30
• 2026-07-28
• 2026-08-25
• 2026-09-22
• 2026-10-20
• 2026-11-17
• 2026-12-15

You'll complete eight courses across two terms.

Term 1

• MED110 Media Fundamentals
• MED120 Audio and Video Production Essentials
• SPB110 Fundamentals of Sports Broadcasting
• SPB120 Sports Talk and Radio

Term 2

• SPB210 Sports TV and Video
• SPB220 Live Remote
• SPB230 Station Flip
• SPB240 Sports Portfolio and Professional Launch

Totals

• 384 lecture hours
• 192 lab hours
• 720 total clock hours
• 24 semester credits

Here is what your program costs:

• tuition of two (2) terms at $9,220.00, which totals $18,440.00

• a one-time registration fee of $125.00 and a technology fee of $30.00 upon enrollment, which equals a Total Program Cost of $18,595.00

There are no finance charges and no interest. All course materials you'll need are provided by the school and included in tuition. You'll just supply your own basics — pens, paper, and your own headphones — which typically adds about $50–150 in out-of-pocket expenses.

Financial aid is available for those who qualify: students receiving assistance under Federal Title IV programs (Pell Grants, Direct Student Loans) are subject to Federal regulations, and the Financial Aid Office can walk you through your options.

The school also offers a College Completion Grant ($3,000 — $1,500 per semester — if you already hold a bachelor's or master's degree and stay in good academic standing) and a Need-Based Grant when funds are available. A Tuition Installment Plan is offered alongside your enrollment agreement.

You'll be prepared for entry-level sports media roles like production assistant, sports writer/reporter, and assistant producer — stepping stones toward anchor, commentator, or producer roles. As a graduate, you'll have access to the school's full-time Career Services Department, which continually receives job inquiries from employers looking to hire graduates. While the school works hard to help you launch your career, job placement is not guaranteed.

Expect to learn by doing. You'll train hands-on in the school's studios and facilities, and gain real-world experience through the ACTIVATOR program — internships and media collaborations across the seven-school network, live remotes, and live production events. You'll also get one-on-one career services support from enrollment through graduation. Want to see it for yourself? Book a campus tour to meet students and instructors. Financial assistance is available for those who qualify.