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What You'll Learn

Be a voice that brings sports teams, fans, and communities together.

A sports communication major from »Æ´óÏɸßÊÖÂÛ̳ equips you to thrive in one of today's fastest-growing media careers. Build connections and solve problems to support athletes and the communities that love them.

Make creative decisions about your team's brand. Write and speak with integrity about the sports you love. Graduate ready to lead the conversation in any sports environment.

At Calvin, you'll find:

  • Hands-on courses that explore every aspect of sports communications. Your classes cover public relations, crisis communication, broadcast journalism, and media production.
  • Internships and other practical opportunities. You'll get experience in the field before you graduate.
  • A deeply Christian perspective. Build the confidence and skills to speak truth into difficult ethical questions in the sports world. 
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Faculty

Garth Pauley
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Garth Pauley

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2011–present: Professor, Department of Communication, »Æ´óÏɸßÊÖÂÛ̳2005–2011: Associate Professor, Department of Communication, Calvin College1998–2005: Assistant Professor, Department of
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