Learn how to report and write about sports and the people involved in them. Besides covering NCAA Division I games and talking to athletes, you'll go beyond the scoreboard to explore the factors that shape the 21st-century sports world.
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"From the moment I stepped onto campus, every professor, staff member, and student I encountered treated me with such genuine warmth and respect, as if I were already a valued member of their community. Despite not having officially joined the EIU family, I immediately felt a deep sense of belonging. The atmosphere was one of comfort and inclusivity, where everyone seemed genuinely invested in my success and well-being."Abbey McCordSports Media | Class of 2025
The Sports Media minor prepares you for a job in a $600 billion industry, whether you want to report from the sideline, anchor a sports broadcast, manage media relations for an athletic organization or tell the stories that define athletes and teams. It is a fit if you love sports, write and speak well and want to go beyond the scoreboard to explore the factors that shape the sports world.
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