ABOUT
Do you have something to say? Clemson is the place to learn how to say it — persuasively and effectively. Communication is ever evolving. Today we are blogging, tweeting, friending, liking and eblasting. Tomorrow? Who knows? The principles of effective communication, however, are timeless. As a communication major, you’ll gain important oral, written and visual communication skills to be prepared for careers in business, health, government, sports — well, anything, really — or go on to an advanced degree. Discover the best ways to be heard, read and seen. Whether you communicate through a website or from a podium. Whether you are talking to the masses or one-to-one. This is where you will find your voice.
FAST FACTS
- Our program provides instruction in oral, visual and written communication.
- Our faculty have degrees from top research institutions and regularly publish in prestigious academic journals.
- Our students are actively involved in numerous clubs and event planning committees on campus.
- Our students regularly participate in internships and earn internship credit toward graduation.
- Our faculty are conducting cutting-edge research in health and sports communication, communication technologies and social media, and organizational communication, media and culture.
WHAT YOU'LL STUDY
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. Tell our faculty your thoughts on where you want to be at graduation, and we will work with you to get you there.
Our curriculum is forward thinking, from core courses in communication theory and methods to our focused plans of study listed below. You’ll find that many classes, such as those in broadcast production and public relations, are taught by industry professionals who can give you practical insight that can put you a step ahead at graduation. If you think you want to pursue an advanced degree, this major provides a strong foundation for graduate studies in the humanities, social sciences, business and law.
Our focused plans of study include:
- Public Relations
- Media and Mass Communication
- Communication and the Law
- Health Communication
- Interpersonal Communication
- Organizational Communication
Popular Minors
- Business Administration
- Nonprofit Leadership
- Social Sciences Cluster
- Travel and Tourism
AFTER GRADUATION
Your college decision isn't really about the next four years. We get it. It's about what doors are opened by your degree and whether those opportunities are what you had envisioned for yourself. Here's a snapshot of what life after graduation looks like for some of our most recent students.
WHERE OUR RECENT GRADUATES HAVE GONE
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- 41-100%
- 21-40%
- 11-20%
- 0-10%
RECENT EMPLOYERS
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Alumni Relations Consultant
Pennington & Company
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Assistant Account Executive
Erwin Penland
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Digital Service Representative
Turner Broadcasting
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Videographer
King Street Studios Photography
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Assistant Director of Marketing and Communications
Condrey Corp
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Multimedia Journalist
KVAL
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Communications Assistant
PGA Tour
RECENT POSTGRADUATE STUDIES
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MSPH Health Education & Health Communications
Johns Hopkins University
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M.Ed. School Counseling
Clemson University
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M.A. Journalism
University of Missouri
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M.A. Communication
Auburn University
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J.D., Intellectual Property and Technology Law
George Washington University School of Law
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M.A. Political Communication
American University
COMMON CAREER AREAS
- Business
- Customer Service
- Management
- Training and Development
- Writing and Editing
- Public Relations and Advertising
- Public Relations
- Advertising and Marketing
- Corporate Public Affairs
- Media Analysis and Planning
- Creative Directing
- Writing and Editing
- Audience Analysis
- Public Opinion Research
- Media
- Writing and Editing
- Publishing
- Producing
- Managing and Directing
- Research
- Management
- Administration
- Program Coordination
- Grant Writing
- Fundraising
- Government
- Public Information
- Campaigning
- Research
- Lobbying
- Education
FIND OUT MORE
Have more questions or want more information? Fill out the form below, which goes directly to the following department contact. If you’d also like to receive general University information from Clemson’s admissions office, please follow the link to the right and sign up to join our mailing list.
Emma Stephens
Student Services Program Coordinator
864-656-1567
easteph@clemson.edu