Program Information

The Communications/Sports Journalism major is designed to educate students in the fields of print and electronic journalism so that they may work in the media profession and/or pursue graduate studies in communications. The major seeks not only to provide preprofessional training but also to educate the student in the traditional liberal arts and humanities. The major is interdisciplinary, allowing the student to pursue individual interests and providing a broad cultural context for the specialized field of communications/sports journalism. Communications/sports journalism majors, in consultation with their academic advisors, will be expected to work on campus publications and/or contribute writing to these publications.

For more information on the Communication/Sports Journalism major and the Humanities Department, click here.

To view a major program sequence to assist with course planning, click here.

Degree Information

Degree: Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) with a major in Communications/Sports Journalism

(120 credit hours) Requirements are subject to change.

Contact Information

For more information about the Communications/Sports Journalism major, contact Professor Martin Dobrow of the Humanities Department at (413) 748-3253 or the Admissions Office at (800) 343-1257.

Curricular Requirements

I. Core Curriculum (40 credits)

This Core Curriculum is faithful to the Springfield College mission and further strengthens the Humanics philosophy of educating students in spirit, mind, and body. It is a cornerstone of a Springfield College education. Regardless of one’s major, it provides a strong, developmental, and holistic foundation for leaders in service to humanity. Upon completion, all graduates will be prepared to learn, lead, and serve in diverse, multicultural, and global contexts as well as in any career path they may choose. They will have the knowledge, habits of the mind, skills, and abilities to face unexpected situations and challenges, the values and attitudes for self-motivation and a vision of service that stems from hope, optimism and making a difference, as well as the self-determination to maintain a healthy and active lifestyle.

View the Core Curriculum Requirements (40 credits)  section for a complete list of the domains and courses therein.

I. Major Requirements (54 credits)

II. Electives (to complete a minimum of 120 credits)

Program Standards

In order to continue in the communications/sports journalism major, students must: 

1. Earn a minimum 2.50 cumulative grade point average for all courses required for the COSJ major and all COMM courses.  Grades will first be reviewed once a student has earned 24 credits (at Springfield College or via transferring).  Thereafter, grades will be reviewed each semester.
2. Students who fall below the 2.50 criteria will be put on departmental probation and have one semester to raise their cumulative average in the major.  If they fail to do so, they will be removed from the major.  Students who successfully meet the 2.50 criteria through subsequent coursework may appeal for readmission to the major, but readmission is not guaranteed.