Sports Journalism and Broadcasting Certificate Program for Teens
You don’t have to wait for college to experience sports journalism and broadcasting. At the Sports Journalism and Broadcasting Institute for Teens, our non-credited certificate programs is open to anyone from 12 to 18 years of age.
The in-depth series of courses within the certificate program shall provide students with the necessary fundamental core foundations and skill sets required in sports journalism, as well as, how to become a well-rounded sportscaster. Students are taught in state-of-the-art classrooms and studios on the Hofstra University campus.
Certificate Program
Areas of Training
- Research and Preparation
- Writing
- Interviewing
- Radio Hosting
- TV Hosting and Anchoring
- Debating
- Vocal Training
- Producing and Editing
- Sports Play-by-Play & Color Commentary
The central difference between the two certificate options is the training and utilization of the equipment in the TV and Audio Recording studios. Through the virtual certificate program, we have abilities to:
- Record any training (Radio / TV / Play-by-Play) activity.
- Edit any training activity.
- Simulate utilization of a teleprompter.
Students currently matriculating through the in-person certificate can satisfy the requirements either by taking in-person and/or virtually class options.
The skills sets taught in this certificate program will help prepare students for college level studies, work experiences, and future career goals.
Our instructors through critical critique will provide honest student assessments.
Upon successful completion of the programs students will receive a Hofstra University Continuing Education official student transcript and a program certificate. Certificate can be earned in less than 12-months.
Tuition Discounts Available
- Early registration discounts apply for every program.
- Interest free payment plans are available.
All Sports Journalism programs can be taken as Open Enrollment classes.
For more information, contact Madeline Schmitt, Sports Journalism Director, at 516-463-7400,
or email ce-youth@hofstra.edu.
Note: Continuing Education reserves to right to adjust and/or substitute program courses and curriculum as required.
The Sports Journalism certificate program requires successful completion of seven (7) required courses and two (2) elective courses.
Format: Classes can be take in-person and/or virtually.
Required Courses
H0800 -
Introduction to Sports Research and Sportscasting Prep
H0805 -
Sports Writing, Blogging, and Social Media
H0810 -
Preparing and Conducting Sports Related Interviews
H0815 -
Sports Radio Hosting
H0825 -
Sports Play-by-Play for TV & Radio
H1014 -
Introduction to Sportscasting for Teens
H0821 -
Sports Producing and Editing *or* H0829 -
Sports Show Creation
Elective Courses (Choose 2)
H0806 -
Introduction to Digital Content Creation
H0809 -
Vocal Coaching for Teens
H0820 -
Sports Television Hosting and Anchoring
H0822 -
Television Sports Reporting
H0823 -
Hosting, Pre & Post Game Shows for Radio & TV
H0824 -
Sports Round Table Hosting
H0833 -
Sports Fantasy Preparation, Drafting, and Debating
H0830 -
Introduction to Sports Journalism for Young Women
H0831 -
Sports Journalism 101 for Teens
H0845 -
Independent Study [Private Training: Choose Your Own Topics]
H1016 -
Intermediate Sportscasting for Teens
*Note: programs not part of certificate program:
H0816 -
Advanced Radio Hosting
H0826 -
Advanced Play-by-Play and Color Commentary
H0827 -
Advanced Play-by-Play and Color Commentary: Live Professional Sporting Events
H0847 -
CE and Sports Journalism Demo Reel Editing
H0848 -
Sports Journalism and Broadcasting Resume Reel
H0849 -
Sports Journalism Capstone Course
The skills sets taught in this certificate program will help prepare students for college level studies, work experiences, and future career goals.
Our instructors through critical critique will provide honest student assessments.
Upon successful completion of the programs students will receive a Hofstra University Continuing Education official student transcript and a program certificate. Certificate can be earned in less than 12-months.
Tuition Discounts Available
- Early registration discounts apply for every program.
- Interest free payment plans are available.
All Sports Journalism programs can be taken as Open Enrollment classes.
For more information, contact Madeline Schmitt, Sports Journalism Director, at 516-463-7400,
or email ce-youth@hofstra.edu.
Note: Continuing Education reserves to right to adjust and/or substitute program courses and curriculum as required.
× Non-Credit Certificate Program Requirements The Sports Journalism Virtual Certificate Program requires successful completion of six (7) required courses and two (2) elective course.
Required Courses H0800 -
Introduction to Sports Research and Sportscasting Prep H0805 -
Sports Writing, Blogging, and Social Media H0810 -
Preparing and Conducting Sports Related Interviews H0815 -
Sports Radio Hosting H0820 -
Sports Television Hosting and Anchoring H0825 -
Sports Play-by-Play for TV & Radio H0829 -
Sports Show Creation Elective Courses H0806 -
Introduction to Digital Content Creation H0809 -
Vocal Coaching for Teens H0822 -
Television Sports Reporting H0823 -
Hosting, Pre & Post Game Shows for Radio & TV H0824 -
Sports Round Table Hosting H0830 -
Introduction to Sports Journalism for Young Women H0831 -
Sports Journalism 101 for Teens H0833 -
Sports Fantasy Preparation, Drafting, and Debating H0845 -
Independent Study [Private Training: Choose Your Own Topics] Virtual Certificate Scheduling Options
- Enroll in any of our open-enrollment classes and/or private one-on-one training sessions available.
- Private One-on-One Training Sessions Details
- Special tuition will be applicable for any private one-on-one training sessions.
- The scheduling of the private one-on-one training sessions will be mutually setup around participant and instructor availability, prior to finalization of the registration.
- Class sessions can be held during the weekday and/or weekends with the specific days and times to be adjusted based on availability.
- The participant will receive written notification as to the training dates, times and training program segment order.
What You Need
- Laptop or PC with a Microphone and Webcam (or an IPad)
- Internet access
Note: You may be required to download the free Zoom Video Conferencing app to your device, or visit https://zoom.us/ to join the meeting directly.
How to Access the Training Sessions Participant will receive an email from Hofstra Sports Journalism & Broadcasting administration and/or instructors for every meeting date and time with the following information:
- Meeting ID#
- Password
- Website Link
The skills sets taught in this certificate program will help prepare students for college level studies, work experiences, and future career goals.
Our instructors through critical critique will provide honest student assessments.
Upon successful completion of the programs students will receive a Hofstra University Continuing Education official student transcript and a program certificate. Certificate can be earned in less than 12-months.
Tuition Discounts Available
- Early registration discounts apply for every program.
- Interest free payment plans are available.
All Sports Journalism programs can be taken as Open Enrollment classes.
For more information, contact Madeline Schmitt, Sports Journalism Director, at 516-463-7400,
or email ce-youth@hofstra.edu.
Note: Continuing Education reserves to right to adjust and/or substitute program courses and curriculum as required.
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