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Bachelor of Arts in Sports Communication

Global University Systems (GUS) - Webster University - St. Louis Campus

USA,Missouri

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48 Months

Duration

CAD 28,500/year

Tuition Fee

CAD 50 FREE

Application Fee

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USA, Missouri

Type: University

Location Type: Urban

Founded: 1915

Total Students: 10,000 +

Campus Detail

Main Campus Address

470 East Lockwood Avenue St. Louis, Missouri 63119, USA

Overview
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Fees & Funding
Admission Requirements
Scholarships
Student Visa
Work Permit

Bachelor of Arts in Sports Communication

Program Overview

The many manifestations of sports constitute a large and growing industry with an expanding need for professional communicators stretching across contexts such as family and youth sports, personal fitness, the amateur, high school, college and professional leagues that fill stadiums, newspaper columns, talk radio and television channels, video games, fantasy sports, sports betting and social media platforms. Sports communication explores the various aspects of the sports industry, focusing on communication strategies and media. Webster University's program provides a unique balance of theory and practice that spans the breadth of sports cultures. The sports communication curriculum also frames core and elective coursework in a way that builds a solid foundation with flexibility for the pursuit of individual interests within sports fields. The combination of a broadly framed curriculum and a senior capstone internship or thesis project equips students for a variety of careers as professional sports communicators.

Learning Outcomes
Successful graduates of this program will be able to:

Define and engage a personal connection within professional and academic sports communication fields.
Critically analyze the socio-political connections with the culture and industry of sports.
Effectively communicate sports messaging across a variety of platforms, including writing, speaking and mediated communication.

Detailed Program Facts

Program Level

4-Year Bachelor's Degree

Application Processing Days

30 Days

Program Intensity

Full-Time

Duration of Program

48 Months

Program Intakes

Intake Month/Year		Intake Status

Application Fee

Application Fee: CAD 50 FREE

Tuition Fee

CAD 28,500 per year

*Note: The fee is approximate and is subject to change

Living Cost in Global University Systems (GUS) - Webster University - St. Louis Campus

CAD 14,000 per year

*Note: The fee is approximate and is subject to change

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

Check program website for more information about funding options.

English Test Requirements

IELTS
- Minimum Overall Score - 6.0
TOEFL
- Minimum Overall Score - 80
SAT
- Minimum Overall Score - 450.0
PTE
- Minimum Overall Score - 53.0

Minimum Level of Education Required: To be accepted into this program, applicants must have Grade 12 / High School Diploma.

Minimum CGPA Required: 60.00 %

Additional Information

Scholarships

University is offering a 25% scholarship for transfer students applying for the Spring 2025 intake. This scholarship is available for students with a GPA of 3.5 and above, for applications submitted between December 17th, 2024, and January 13th, 2025.
The scholarship will provide a discount of USD 6,768 off the total program fee of USD 27,072. As a result, the net cost for eligible students will be USD 20,304 for the entire program.

Work Permit

PGWP

Optional Practical Training or OPT is a period during which students, who have completed their degrees in the USA, are permitted to work for one year on a student visa by the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). OPT allows students to work for up to 3 years and develop real-world skills to survive in the competitive jobs market.

It is temporary employment for a period of 12-months that is directly related to the major area of study of an F-1 student. Eligible students have the option to apply for OPT employment authorization before completing their academic studies and/or after completing their academic studies.

A student can participate in three types of Optional Practical Training (OPT):

Pre-Completion OPT: This is temporary employment provided to F-1 students before completion of their course of study.
Post-Completion OPT: This is temporary employment available to F-1 students after completing their course of study.
24 Month STEM Extension: Students enrolled in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) courses can a 24-month extension after their initial Post-Completion OPT authorization.