MS in Sports Journalism

Sports Journalism

On Campus

On Campus

A sports journalist is on top of the action. If you want to study this exciting field, Quinnipiac is the place to do it. Between our nationally ranked Division I teams and our proximity to ESPN in Bristol, Connecticut, and a variety of sports networks in New York City and Boston, you’ll have endless opportunities to sharpen your skills and immerse yourself in the industry.

A group of students and a professor sit behind large master control boards in the control center of a live news broadcast

Program Overview

A student wearing headphones and operating a large camera on a tripod films a pregame show at the hockey arena — The video production team tapes a Quinnipiac Live video stream at the M&T Bank Arena before the start of a hockey game against Yale.

Get in the game

From interviewing NFL players after a big game to covering the Olympics, sports journalism requires a blend of technical and storytelling skills and the drive to inform and entertain a passionate audience. Developed in part by sports TV executives, our curriculum prepares you for a successful career in multimedia sports production and broadcasting.

We’ll give you the journalistic foundation to cover not only what’s happening on the field, but to dig deeper to uncover the financial, health and ethical issues facing the world of sports today. In our Ed McMahon Communications Center, you’ll build websites, write scripts and shoot, and edit and produce video using the latest equipment in our high-definition studio and the HD and Ultra HD (4K) editing suites. You’ll learn from current and former professionals and join an alumni network that spans the nation. Quinnipiac was rated a Top 10 school for media professionals by LinkedIn, in large part to the success of our alumni in the industry, many of whom are employed at ESPN, NBC Sports, Northeast Sports Network, SportsNet New York and professional teams and leagues throughout the country.

Alumni Spotlight

Student's passion led him to working alongside his heroes

Early on, Bonssa Tufa, MS ‘21 got a taste of media and fell for it. It wasn’t only his role as the on-air talent for the middle school morning show that influenced him, his mother is a well-known Ethiopian national broadcaster for Voice of America (VOA). When Tufa was a child, he visited his mother at work in the VOA studio in Washington, DC where he saw both the broadcasting and the production side of the business. He was enamored by the entirety of the industry.

The Ed McMahon Communications Center

Our Ed McMahon Communications Center has the tools ready to help you realize your creative vision, no matter your abilities. Our collection of professional equipment and software includes:

Jimmy Jib Triangle Pro Crane
- Creates unique movements popular on sitcoms and dramas
- Used by networks on many live news and sporting events
HTC Vive virtual reality environment
Six 360 capable cameras for live and recorded 360 acquisition
DJI Mavic and spark drones for aerial and interior perspective shots
Sony 4K/IP video production switcher in our control room
Same switcher series as used in many network studios

Two students wearing headsets sit behind a large control board in the McMahon Center communications room — Our communications center houses a professional studio where you can write, produce and direct your own productions.

A film professor assists a student with shooting a scene behind a video camera — We have a full complement of audio equipment and lighting gear to create your individual or group projects.

Two students go over notes together as they sit in the control room of QU's television studio — Our professional television studio includes a 4K editing suite with more than 90 media workstations.

A full class in session in the Media Innovations Classroom with blue light fixtures — The Media Innovations Classroom gives students an opportunity to develop broadcast, print, mobile and interactive news content for campus media and other outlets.

A student lines up his film camera outside on the quad while another student holds a boom mic in the background — You’ll work on the latest industry standard software and equipment for design, film, sound and more.

Two cameras in the McMahon Center production room. — Tell your story in cinematic detail using our professional-grade 4K video cameras.

4K Hitachi camera in the McMahon Center production room. — Our technology is up to date with the latest industry standards to help you jump-start your learning and gain experience with professional equipment.

Career Paths

Our MS in Sports Journalism positions you for a growing number of specialized and in-demand opportunities. Graduates gain valuable skills suited for a wide array of potential careers.