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New Sports Media and Communication Major

Whether you want to have a career in the press box as a writer, be on the sidelines as a photojournalist, or feel the excitement covering post-game press conferences as sports information experts, our new degree in sports media and communication provides an exciting experiential learning opportunity – working in the field and building your portfolio.

Jump-start your career in advertising, journalism and mass communication, public relations or sports media and communication. As a Greenlee student, you’ll enjoy a second-to-none adventure studying the latest industry practices and methods with passionate faculty. You’ll gain hands-on experience both in and out of the classroom through client partnerships, student media and our 300-hour internship requirement. When you graduate from the Greenlee School, you’ll have the skills, experience and confidence you need to excel in your career.

Majors

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    Advertising

    A degree in advertising will provide you with skills in copy writing, media planning, multimedia production, advertising creative and strategic communication.

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    Journalism and Mass Communication

    A degree in journalism and mass communication will provide you with skills in generating and presenting content across media platforms for various audiences, with a strong emphasis on reporting, writing, multimedia production, visual communication, AP Style and editing.

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    Public Relations

    A degree in public relations will provide you with the concepts, skills, and expertise needed to help organizations build mutually-beneficial relationships with diverse publics. You will learn to create and manage brands, communicate using strategies and tactics, handle crisis communication and carry out information campaigns.

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    Sports Media and Communication

    A degree in sports media and communication will enable you to explore your creativity as you craft compelling narratives, analyze sports trends, and engage audiences across various platforms. Embrace your love of sports through hands-on experiences and expert guidance, preparing you for a career where passion meets profession.

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My classes at Greenlee helped in so many ways. From the planning process to creative techniques, the amount of things I learned in classes cannot be counted.

Alex Beach, ’17 advertising

Minors

If you’re interested in declaring a minor in advertising, journalism and mass communication, or public relations, set up an appointment in 101 Hamilton Hall or by phone at 515-294-4342. Questions about minors can be directed to greenlee@iastate.edu.

Science Communication Certificate

Are you interested in science and passionate about communicating to, and collaborating with, the public? The Science Communication Certificate at Iowa State University provides an excellent opportunity for students from any major to develop the skills needed to engage broad audiences around complex and sometimes controversial scientific topics.