Summer
Pre-College
SPORTS COMMUNICATION
When John spent
two weeks of his
summer at Marist’s
campus in New York,
he lived in a dorm,
took a class in Sports
Communication,
studied sports media,
and spoke with
industry professionals.
But John is, in fact,
not a college student;
John attended the
Summer Pre-College
program before he
even began his senior
year of high school.
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Campuses” by the
Princeton Review.
Expand your academic and creative aspirations! Marist’s Summer Pre-College
is a summer academic program exclusively for rising juniors and seniors in high
school. During your time here, you’ll learn from experienced professionals and
talented faculty, while spending 14 days in the heart of the historic Hudson River
Valley. You’ll make new friends and maybe even discover what you want to be
when you grow up. Think that’ll happen at a summer job?
Do you stay up late writing for the sports section of your school paper? Are you a
sports television junkie who wants to learn more about the networks you watch?
If so, then consider attending Marist’s Sports Communication Institute housed
in Marist’s highly-regarded School of Communication and the Arts - one of the
only schools in the country to offer dedicated study in sports communication.
Spend two weeks with our talented and experienced faculty to explore topics
such as story development from idea to press, the role of sports marketing, and
the impact of sports media on society. Students will get hands-on experience with
sports reporting and have a chance to
ask questions of and interact with sports
media professionals who are happy to
share their experiences.
2016 Dates:
June 26 - July 9
The New York campus offers one of the most scenic settings
in the heart of the Hudson River Valley, an area renowned for
over 400 years of American history. The campus is bordered
by the Hudson River on the western side and a lush 15-acre
arboretum and hiking area on the northern end of campus.
Located 90 miles north of metropolitan New York City,
the Marist location provides both breathtaking views and
outstanding professional resources to enhance your college
experience.
Marist College is always improving upon its state-of-the-art
technology and teaching methods and striving to ensure that
campus is filled with resources that will take Marist students’
education to the next level. The James A. Cannavino Library
and the brand new Hancock Center of Technology are critical
to the students’ educational experience, as they allow students
to utilize the latest technological innovations. Marist is
continually developing the way the latest technology is
integrated within courses, whether it’s through utilizing multimedia presentations, interactive classrooms, or the state-ofthe-art investment center.
Through the Marist Summer Pre-College Program, high
school students can experience college life while immersing
themselves in academic study and taking advantage of
additional career opportunities. With the support of Marist
staff, students graduate the Pre-College Program saying,
“This was the best summer of my life” and travel home
with a newly developed resume, an enhanced skill set, and
the confidence essential for success in college. So join us this
summer and experience all that Marist’s Summer Pre-College
Sports Communication Program has to offer.
Program Goals:
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Analyze the business strategies behind live games and
websites
Learn how a story goes from idea to press
Scrutinize the impact that sports media has on society
Explore how sports information and sports marketing attract
fans and corporate sponsors.
Discover how new technologies influence sports media
Experience sports reporting and broadcasting
Learn firsthand from sports media professionals
Upon successful completion of the Summer Sports
Communication Institute, each student will earn three (3)
transferable college credits for the Marist College course
COM 160, Introduction to Sports Communication.
“Overall, the program at Marist
was more than what I thought it
would be. I learned so much about
a topic I’m interested in and might
want to pursue as a career. I got a
good sense of what college life is
like and met great people. I can’t
think of a better way I could have
spent two weeks.”
– Jaclyn
Academics
Students complete coursework related
to their area of interest, both on their
own and in collaboration with others.
Participants learn about the industry
from professionals who could become
their professors if they attend Marist
as undergraduate students
Campus Life
Students get the opportunity to
experience college life by living in
dorms, eating in the dining hall, and
meeting new friends from around the
world. They can explore the beautiful
campus and get a sense of what
college-life is like at Marist.
Resume Building
Students can boost their resume (and
their career) by attending a 3-credit
college class before they finish high
school. They also have the opportunity
to network with industry professionals
and potentially earn letters of
recommendation.