Communication plays an integral part in the sports world, and it is imperative for sports professionals to have a strong communications foundation to be successful and competitive. Clemson’s new sports communication major provides a multi-faceted and diverse approach to sports communication through examining areas such as social media, public relations, organizational communication and interpersonal communication. Our students will gain a strong theoretical foundation and will understand why certain messages work, and how to optimize communication in the sports context. During your time in this degree program, you’ll be enabled to develop a customized study that allows you to focus on your areas of interest in addition to providing extensive opportunities to network with people who work in the sports communication industry.

Career Options Graduates from our program have found jobs in: Development (fundraising, grant writing) Media Production Political Communication/Campaign Management Public Relations Radio and Television Production Sales and Management Special Events Coordination Sports Production and Promotion Organizational Training and Development Hospitality and Leisure Human Resources Allied Health Social Work and Counseling