Dr. Rook Campbell

Instructor

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Biography

Rook Campbell’s work as a scholar, community leader, and storyteller is concerned with ordinary encounters in sport, play, and games. As a Clinical Assistant Professor at USC Annenberg, Campbell explores the intersection of politics, money, and the culture of sports, highlighting the lived experiences of individuals engaged in these activities. His academic endeavors reveal the often-complex workings of sports, which are laden with theory but rooted in the insights of primary sports stakeholders. Through various initiatives, Campbell strives to build empathy and visibility within storytelling. He created the 'Day Fastest Boy World' public engagement project aimed at fostering understanding and representation in sports. Additionally, he leads the LANEMATE Project, which hosts transgender and non-binary swim activations in the Los Angeles swimming community, motivated by a vision to welcome diverse individuals into sports while helping to remove social hurdles. Campbell's work seeks to reveal the beauty and wonder of human experiences in the realm of sports.

Research Interests

Courses

COMM 355: Advertising Communication COMM 381: Issues Contemporary Sport COMM 445: Global Networks of Sport COMM 675: Independent Study JOUR 490x: Directed Research

Requirements for University of Southern California

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:90
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
GRE General
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Math, or Hard Science
Application Checklist
  • Online application
  • Official transcripts
  • Personal Statement
  • Resume/CV
  • Letters of Recommendation (not required for MS CS, but allowed)
Specialization Notes

GRE is NOT required for Master's applicants for 2025-2026.