Emerson College’s 36-credit Sports Communication graduate 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.
Courses
Core Requirements (24 credits)
| Number | Course | Modality | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| CC 608 | Public Affairs | In-Person | 4 |
| CC 630 | Sports Communication | In-Person | 4 |
| CC 631 | Sports Event Management | In-Person | 4 |
| CC 645 | Research Methods & Practice | In-Person | 4 |
| CC 652 | Emerging Communication Technology | Available Online in Fall Semester Only | 4 |
| CC 692 or 699 | Capstone or Thesis* | 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)
- Core 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