Our 32-credit Sports Communication (MA) program is versatile—complete it part-time or full-time, in two to three years. Housed in the School of Communication, the program offers courses primarily in the evening, allowing working professionals to attend and leaving time for students to participate in internship and networking opportunities.
Advanced Standing for Working Professionals
Professionals with 2+ years of related experience waive four credits from the core course CC 645 Research Methods. Advanced standing allows you to graduate sooner and decreases the cost of tuition.
If you are granted advanced standing, you must complete the remaining 28 credits at Emerson College to satisfy degree requirements. Advanced standing credit advances your position within the program, but credits are not granted or transferable to another institution.
Courses
Core Requirements (20 credits)
| Number | Course | Modality | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
CC 652 CC 621 | Emerging Communication Technology or Online Content Strategy | Online | 4 |
CC 645 CC 640 DC 608 | Research Methods & Practice or User Experience Design or Digital Analytics | In Person/Online | 4 |
| CC 630 | Sports Communication | In Person | 4 |
| CC 631 | Sports Event Management | In Person | 4 |
| CC 692 | Capstone | In Person | 4 |
**CC 699 Thesis Option requires 8 credits; total of core is increased to 20 credits
Elective Courses (12-credits)
| Number | Course | Modality | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| CC 632 | Sports as Soft Power | In person | 4 |
| CC 633 | Sports, Culture and Society | In person | 4 |
| CC 604 | Strategic Planning and the Managerial Process | In person | 4 |
| CC 621 | Content Development & Strategy | In person | 4 |
| CC 623 | Public Diplomacy | Available Online in Fall Semester Only | 4 |
| CC 624 | Campaign Management | Available Online in Fall Semester Only | 4 |
| CC 626 | Crisis Communication | In person | 4 |
| CC 628 | Entrepreneurship and Creative Problem Solving | In person | 4 |
| CC 636 | Negotiation and Group Process | In person | 4 |
| CC 640 | User Experience Design | Available Online in Summer Semester Only | 4 |
| CC 643 | Global Communication | In person | 4 |
| CC 655 | Project Management and Communication | In person | 4 |
| CC 690 | Internship in PR | In person | 4 |
| CC 695 | Seminar in PR | In person | 4 |
| CC 697 | Directed Study | In person | 4 |
Sample Curriculum Map
Our Sports Communication MA program can be completed full-time in two years or part-time in two-and-a-half to three years. This sample curriculum map is designed to give you an idea of your course load as a full-time student over two years. For full course information, review our course catalog.
Full-time Sample Curriculum Map (September - May)
Fall Semester 1 (8 credits)
- Elective Course: CC 608 Public Affairs
- Core Course: CC 630 Sports Communication
Spring Semester 1 (12 credits)
- Core Course: CC 631 Sports Event Management
- Core Course: CC 645 Research Methods & Practice
- Elective Course: CC 632 Sports as Soft Power
Fall Semester 2 (8 credits)
- Core Course: CC Emerging Communication Technology
- Elective Course: CC 633 Sports, Culture and Society
Spring Semester 2 (8 credits)
- Core Course: CC 692 Capstone
- Elective Course: CC 628 Entrepreneurship and Creative Problem Solving