Top Rated Schools for Sports Broadcasting

S.I. Newhouse School at Syracuse University

• The S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications at Syracuse University has a great program for prospective sports broadcasters. It is considered as one of the best schools in the nation according to a number of ranking organizations, including "U.S. News and World Report" and the "Gourman Report." According to its website, numerous graduates have gone on to successful careers in sports broadcasting, including Steve Bunin and Ryan Burr at ESPN and Bob Costas at NBC and HBO Sports. Newhouse also features many prestigious speakers, which would be beneficial to young sportscasters. Lecturers in the past have included sportscasters from major networks and media outlets such as Bob Costas and NBC Sports Director Drew Esocoff.

  S.I. Newhouse School
  Syracuse University
  215 University Place
  Syracuse, NY 13244-0001

University of Southern California

• The University of Southern California Annenberg School for Communication and Journalism is a prestigious top-ranked journalism and broadcasting school, according to "U.S. News & World Report" and other ranking organizations. Those who go here for sports broadcasting will find many opportunities to network with industry professionals and intern at networks and broadcasting outlets. Not only will students learn from Emmy Award-winning professionals on how to be a good broadcaster, but starting in 2010 the school will offer a minor in sports media studies, which will give young broadcasters a chance to focus more thoroughly on sports journalism. USC's proximity to Los Angeles also allows young sports broadcasters to take advantage of close ties to the ESPN headquarters and possibly get a job or internship there.

  Annenberg School for Communication
  University of Southern California
  3502 Watt Way
  Los Angeles, CA 90089-0281

University of Texas at Austin

• The sports journalism program within the College of Communication at the University of Texas at Austin, is ranked as one of the best programs by "U.S. News and World Report" and other ranking organizations. Students indeed cover sports broadcasting, and the program strongly emphasizes their writing and reporting skills. Courses offered include subjects such as sports ethics, the sports business, and sports and society, and students are expected to complete coursework in kinesiology and physical education.

  University of Texas at Austin
  Dept. of Radio, TV and Film
  1 University Station A0800
  Austin, TX 78712