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43 courses with the subject SMC, each shown exactly as we captured it from the college's catalog, with every element we hold. Where the wording looks broken, that is our reading of the catalog, not the college's text.

SMC 210Topics in Communications for Esports1

Five-week, one-credit courses focused on communications skills for esports professionals. Topics vary.

Subject
SMC
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
1
Credit unit
Credit
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Catalog
2025-2026 SU Undergraduate Course Catalog
Source
coursecatalog.syracuse.edu
SMC 214Writing for Sports Communications3

A writing-focused class for sports communicators. Introduction to newswriting, basic reporting, strategic storytelling, media relations and pitching techniques; understanding the audiences, demonstrating professional writing skills using AP style, developing planning and presentation skills.

Subject
SMC
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Catalog
2025-2026 SU Undergraduate Course Catalog
Source
coursecatalog.syracuse.edu
SMC 300Selected Topics1-6

Exploration of a topic (to be determined) not covered by the standard curriculum but of interest to faculty and students in a particular semester.

Subject
SMC
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
6
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Catalog
2025-2026 SU Undergraduate Course Catalog
Source
coursecatalog.syracuse.edu
SMC 330Topics in Esports and Media3

Students learn the history of Esports, trending technologies, fan experience and Esports reporting. Students will develop skills that enhance an Esports media property's social media, distributed content and brand management. Esports media properties rotate as industry partners. Additional work is required of graduate students.

Subject
SMC
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Catalog
2025-2026 SU Undergraduate Course Catalog
Source
coursecatalog.syracuse.edu
SMC 345Communications Ethics in Sports3

The ethical challenges facing the sports communications industry are vast and far-reaching. Explored through traditional ethical theory, this course evaluates and analyzes the decision-making process unique to sports communications.

Subject
SMC
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Catalog
2025-2026 SU Undergraduate Course Catalog
Source
coursecatalog.syracuse.edu
SMC 351Sports Interviewing1

Sports Interviewing supplements a student's Newhouse curriculum in developing stories applied to sports. It focuses beyond the final story product, showing students the array of information provided by interview subjects based on questions asked. Additional work required of graduate students.

Subject
SMC
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
1
Credit unit
Credit
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Catalog
2025-2026 SU Undergraduate Course Catalog
Source
coursecatalog.syracuse.edu
SMC 352Sports Column Writing and Commentary1

This class focuses on expressing opinions on sports issues, personalities and events in all media. It covers differences in platforms, the challenge of producing quality work on deadline, and the importance of establishing credibility. Additional work required of graduate students.

Subject
SMC
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
1
Credit unit
Credit
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Catalog
2025-2026 SU Undergraduate Course Catalog
Source
coursecatalog.syracuse.edu
SMC 353Television Sports Anchoring and Reporting3

Prepares students for careers in television sports anchoring & reporting. Students will be equipped with the skills to perform live shots in the field, anchor in-studio sportscasts and will produce feature stories to enhance storytelling capabilities. Additional work required of graduate students.

Subject
SMC
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Catalog
2025-2026 SU Undergraduate Course Catalog
Source
coursecatalog.syracuse.edu
SMC 355Television Sports Play-by-Play1

Students will explore the principles and practice of television sports play-by-play through examination, discussion and execution. Students are responsible for in-class participation, play-by-play assignments, writing assignments and a final project. Additional work required of graduate students.

Subject
SMC
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
1
Credit unit
Credit
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Catalog
2025-2026 SU Undergraduate Course Catalog
Source
coursecatalog.syracuse.edu
SMC 356Radio Sportscasting3

Introduction to radio play-by-play and sport journalism. This class concentrates on sports writing and delivery. The course is designed to prepare students for the real world of sports broadcasting. Additional work is required of graduate students.

Subject
SMC
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Catalog
2025-2026 SU Undergraduate Course Catalog
Source
coursecatalog.syracuse.edu
SMC 358Sports Beat and Event Reporting1

This is a one-credit course designed to provide students with specific instruction and experience in what it takes to cover a sports beat in a thorough and professional manner. Additional work required of graduate students.

Subject
SMC
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
1
Credit unit
Credit
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Catalog
2025-2026 SU Undergraduate Course Catalog
Source
coursecatalog.syracuse.edu
SMC 400Selected Topics1-6

Exploration of a topic (to be determined) not covered by the standard curriculum but of interest to faculty and students in a particular semester.

Subject
SMC
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
6
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Catalog
2025-2026 SU Undergraduate Course Catalog
Source
coursecatalog.syracuse.edu
SMC 403Sports Content for Social Platforms3

This is a course to research, analyze and produce creative content for multi-platform sports distribution including social media, in arena shows and any non-broadcast area. Additional work for graduate students.

Subject
SMC
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Catalog
2025-2026 SU Undergraduate Course Catalog
Source
coursecatalog.syracuse.edu
SMC 404Esports Shoutcasting3

Introductory specialized esports reporting/performance course, concentrating on journalism in esports and utilizing basic and intermediate-level technologies.

Subject
SMC
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Catalog
2025-2026 SU Undergraduate Course Catalog
Source
coursecatalog.syracuse.edu
SMC 405Esports Event Production3

This class examines how promos, streaming content and live esports production utilize storytelling, technology, music and editing techniques.

Subject
SMC
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Catalog
2025-2026 SU Undergraduate Course Catalog
Source
coursecatalog.syracuse.edu
SMC 421Sports PR and Athlete Advocacy1

This course examines and explores the unique situations and skills required for public relations practitioners, through both a domestic and global look at sports industry and reputation management. Additional work required of graduate students.

Subject
SMC
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
1
Credit unit
Credit
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Catalog
2025-2026 SU Undergraduate Course Catalog
Source
coursecatalog.syracuse.edu
SMC 422Sports Production3

This class examines how promos, long form, studio and live sports production utilizes storytelling, interviews, music, shot selection and editing techniques. Additional work required of graduate students.

Subject
SMC
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Catalog
2025-2026 SU Undergraduate Course Catalog
Source
coursecatalog.syracuse.edu
SMC 423Sports Documentary3

This workshop course examines the history of sports filmmaking and challenges students to utilize studied techniques to find their own voice and produce documentary short(s). Additional work required of graduate students.

Subject
SMC
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Catalog
2025-2026 SU Undergraduate Course Catalog
Source
coursecatalog.syracuse.edu
SMC 424The Sports Media Pitch3

Students will collaborate with a real-word partner and industry professionals on content creation, programming, advertising and social media to create a promotional campaign for a major brand/advertiser. Additional work required of graduate students.

Subject
SMC
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Catalog
2025-2026 SU Undergraduate Course Catalog
Source
coursecatalog.syracuse.edu
SMC 454Sport Writing Across Platforms3

A reading and writing intensive class of sportswriting. Techniques to be covered: sourcing, reporting, interviewing, writing, and editing. Formats include: game stories, social media, book reviews, long form storytelling. Additional work required of graduate students.

Subject
SMC
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Catalog
2025-2026 SU Undergraduate Course Catalog
Source
coursecatalog.syracuse.edu
SMC 475Esports Industry Practicum3

Provides students who are interested in a career in the esports industry with a unique opportunity to intern with esports production companies, content creators and esports event broadcasters. Students will also meet with instructor throughout semester.

Subject
SMC
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Catalog
2025-2026 SU Undergraduate Course Catalog
Source
coursecatalog.syracuse.edu
SMC 482Sports Feature Production Capstone3

This advanced course challenges students to cap their academic experience with a summative project in sports feature production not addressed by specialized tracks of study.

Subject
SMC
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Catalog
2025-2026 SU Undergraduate Course Catalog
Source
coursecatalog.syracuse.edu
SMC 483Esports Communications Capstone3

This advanced course challenges majors to cap their academic experience with a summative project in esports content creation not addressed by specialized tracks of study.

Subject
SMC
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Catalog
2025-2026 SU Undergraduate Course Catalog
Source
coursecatalog.syracuse.edu
SMC 490Independent Study1-6

In-depth exploration of a problem or problems. Individual independent study upon a plan submitted by the student. Admission by consent of supervising instructor or instructors and the department.

Subject
SMC
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
6
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Catalog
2025-2026 SU Undergraduate Course Catalog
Source
coursecatalog.syracuse.edu
SMC 500Selected Topics1-6

Exploration of a topic (to be determined) not covered by the standard curriculum but of interest to faculty and students in a particular semester.

Subject
SMC
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
6
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Catalog
2025-2026 SU Undergraduate Course Catalog
Source
coursecatalog.syracuse.edu
SMC 510Topics in Sports Media & Communications1

These five-week mini-courses provide specific areas of study not covered in depth in other courses. Examples: Live Sports Seminar and others based on faculty and student interest.

Subject
SMC
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
1
Credit unit
Credit
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Catalog
2025-2026 SU Undergraduate Course Catalog
Source
coursecatalog.syracuse.edu
SMC 600Selected Topics1-6

Exploration of a topic (to be determined) not covered by the standard curriculum but of interest to faculty and students in a particular semester.

Subject
SMC
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
6
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Catalog
2025-2026 SU Undergraduate Course Catalog
Source
coursecatalog.syracuse.edu
SMC 601Sports Media & Communications Proseminar1

This class is an examination of the sports media field. Students will discuss career paths within the industry and the roles sports media professionals play.

Subject
SMC
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
1
Credit unit
Credit
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Catalog
2025-2026 SU Undergraduate Course Catalog
Source
coursecatalog.syracuse.edu
SMC 603Sports Content for Social Platforms3

This is a course to research, analyze and produce creative content for multi-platform sports distribution including social media, in arena shows and any non-broadcast area. Additional work for graduate students.

Subject
SMC
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Catalog
2025-2026 SU Undergraduate Course Catalog
Source
coursecatalog.syracuse.edu
SMC 621Sports PR and Athlete Advocacy1

This course examines and explores the unique situations and skills required for public relations practitioners, through both a domestic and global look at sports industry and reputation management. Additional work required of graduate students.

Subject
SMC
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
1
Credit unit
Credit
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Catalog
2025-2026 SU Undergraduate Course Catalog
Source
coursecatalog.syracuse.edu
SMC 622Sports Production3

This class examines how promos, long form, studio and live sports production utilizes storytelling, interviews, music, shot selection and editing techniques. Additional work required of graduate students.

Subject
SMC
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Catalog
2025-2026 SU Undergraduate Course Catalog
Source
coursecatalog.syracuse.edu
SMC 623Sports Documentary3

This workshop course examines the history of sports filmmaking and challenges students to utilize studied techniques to find their own voice and produce documentary short(s). Additional work required of graduate students.

Subject
SMC
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Catalog
2025-2026 SU Undergraduate Course Catalog
Source
coursecatalog.syracuse.edu
SMC 624The Sports Media Pitch3

Students will collaborate with a real-word partner and industry professionals on content creation, programming, advertising and social media to create a promotional campaign for a major brand/advertiser. Additional work required of graduate students.

Subject
SMC
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Catalog
2025-2026 SU Undergraduate Course Catalog
Source
coursecatalog.syracuse.edu
SMC 630Topics in Esports and Media3

Students learn the history of Esports, trending technologies, fan experience and Esports reporting. Students will develop skills that enhance an Esports media property's social media, distributed content and brand management. Esports media properties rotate as industry partners. Additional work is required of graduate students.

Subject
SMC
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Catalog
2025-2026 SU Undergraduate Course Catalog
Source
coursecatalog.syracuse.edu
SMC 651Sports Interviewing1

Sports Interviewing supplements a student's Newhouse curriculum in developing stories applied to sports. It focuses beyond the final story product, showing students the array of information provided by interview subjects based on questions asked. Additional work required of graduate students.

Subject
SMC
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
1
Credit unit
Credit
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Catalog
2025-2026 SU Undergraduate Course Catalog
Source
coursecatalog.syracuse.edu
SMC 652Sports Column Writing and Commentary1

This class focuses on expressing opinions on sports issues, personalities and events in all media. It covers differences in platforms, the challenge of producing quality work on deadline, and the importance of establishing credibility. Additional work required of graduate students.

Subject
SMC
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
1
Credit unit
Credit
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Catalog
2025-2026 SU Undergraduate Course Catalog
Source
coursecatalog.syracuse.edu
SMC 653Television Sports Anchoring and Reporting3

Prepares students for careers in television sports anchoring & reporting. Students will be equipped with the skills to perform live shots in the field, anchor in-studio sportscasts and will produce feature stories to enhance storytelling capabilities. Additional work required of graduate students.

Subject
SMC
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Catalog
2025-2026 SU Undergraduate Course Catalog
Source
coursecatalog.syracuse.edu
SMC 654Sport Writing Across Platforms3

A reading and writing intensive class of sportswriting. Techniques to be covered: sourcing, reporting, interviewing, writing, and editing. Formats include: game stories, social media, book reviews, long form storytelling. Additional work required of graduate students.

Subject
SMC
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Catalog
2025-2026 SU Undergraduate Course Catalog
Source
coursecatalog.syracuse.edu
SMC 655Television Sports Play-by-Play1

Students will explore the principles and practice of television sports play-by-play through examination, discussion and execution. Students are responsible for in-class participation, play-by-play assignments, writing assignments and a final project. Additional work required of graduate students.

Subject
SMC
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
1
Credit unit
Credit
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Catalog
2025-2026 SU Undergraduate Course Catalog
Source
coursecatalog.syracuse.edu
SMC 656Radio Sportscasting3

Introduction to radio play-by-play and sport journalism. This class concentrates on sports writing and delivery. The course is designed to prepare students for the real world of sports broadcasting. Additional work is required of graduate students.

Subject
SMC
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Catalog
2025-2026 SU Undergraduate Course Catalog
Source
coursecatalog.syracuse.edu
SMC 658Sports Beat and Event Reporting1

This is a one-credit course designed to provide students with specific instruction and experience in what it takes to cover a sports beat in a thorough and professional manner. Additional work required of graduate students.

Subject
SMC
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
1
Credit unit
Credit
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Catalog
2025-2026 SU Undergraduate Course Catalog
Source
coursecatalog.syracuse.edu
SMC 675Sports Media & Communications Practicum3

Provides students interested in sports media industry careers with a unique opportunity to intern with sports networks, production companies, content creators, and sports event broadcasters. Students will also meet with instructor throughout semester.

Subject
SMC
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Catalog
2025-2026 SU Undergraduate Course Catalog
Source
coursecatalog.syracuse.edu
SMC 690Independent Study1-6

Exploration of a problem, or problems, in depth. Individual independent study upon a plan submitted by the student. Admission by consent of supervising instructor(s) and the department.

Subject
SMC
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
6
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Catalog
2025-2026 SU Undergraduate Course Catalog
Source
coursecatalog.syracuse.edu

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