Degree Offerings
The Department of Communication at Clemson University cultivates undergraduate and graduate students with the knowledge and critical thinking skills necessary to succeed not only in a professional or advanced academic environment, but also in the larger society as engaged global citizens.
“Why I chose Clemson was because it felt like home away from home. I'm originally from São Paulo, Brazil and moved here 3 years ago. When I toured with my parents, it just felt like family. It felt like home. The faculty, the staff, even when I wasn't a student yet, they made it feel like home, and they made me feel so welcome. I just couldn't say no. Whenever I was touring Clemson, actually, a faculty member found a way for me to talk to a professor that I would end up having in my second semester of sophomore year, and he told me about how Clemson helps its students through athletics, internships and other stuff. ”
Carolina Ugolini San Martin, '27Sports Communication
Communicate with Purpose
Our communication programs combine innovative coursework with hands-on learning to prepare students for success in today’s fast-moving media and communication industries. Undergraduate students build a strong foundation in communication theory and research while exploring areas such as public relations, popular culture, health communication, political communication and sports communication. Through an integrated focus on oral, visual and written communication, students learn how to create meaningful messages, present ideas effectively and engage audiences in digital environments. Graduates are prepared for careers across media, marketing, public relations, sports, politics, health organizations and corporate communication, as well as continued study in graduate and professional programs.
Lead Conversations that Matter
The graduate program develops thought leaders equipped to examine the relationship between communication, technology and society. Students learn to direct research, critically evaluate information and implement solutions to complex communication challenges. Graduates are prepared for doctoral study at leading research universities and for leadership roles in teaching, public service and industry. Communication expertise gained through the program applies to diverse fields including public health, media studies, marketing research, entertainment, sports and community engagement.
Students at both the undergraduate and graduate levels learn from nationally recognized faculty whose research explores health and sports communication, organizational communication, social media, emerging technologies, media and culture. Faculty members bring both scholarly expertise and practical insight into the classroom, encouraging intellectual curiosity, ethical awareness and critical thinking. Through close mentorship and engaging coursework, students gain the skills and perspective needed to thrive in an evolving communication profession.
Bachelor of Arts In Communication
Whether you hope to manage a business, produce documentaries, coordinate public relations and publicity for a major corporation, promote a nonprofit or tell stories as a news reporter, the secret to success is effective communication. The Bachelor of Arts in Communication provides a thoroughly integrated yet individual degree program that prepares students for careers in business, government, and public sectors.
Bachelor of Arts in Sports Communication
Clemson’s sports communication major provides a multifaceted, diverse approach to sports communication by examining areas such as social media, public relations, organizational communication and interpersonal communication. Our students gain a strong theoretical foundation that allows them to understand why certain messages work, and how to optimize communication in the sports context.
Master of Arts in Communication
The Master of Arts in Communication (MAC) program cultivates an appreciation for the breadth and depth of communication inquiry. In line with the Department of Communication's mission, our program equips students with the tools to understand, evaluate, and interpret communication scholarship and its practical applications, particularly in health communication, strategic communication, sport communication, and media and technology.
