Sports Communication

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The Sports Communication program at DePaul University prepares students for careers in the sports industry. It offers a blend of communication and business theory, with internships and networking opportunities connecting students to professionals. Concentrations in Sports Journalism, Sports Promotion and Publicity, and Sports and Society allow for specialization. Graduates have a 100% employment rate, pursuing careers in areas like advertising, marketing, sportswriting, and event planning.

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Degree Overview:

The Sports Communication program at DePaul University prepares students for careers in the sports industry. The program focuses on viewing sports as a business and teaches students how companies and organizations communicate with fans, sponsors, and media.

Objectives:

• To provide students with interdisciplinary knowledge and skills that link communication and business theory.
• To introduce students to sports communication professionals, including DePaul alumni.
• To help students gain valuable internship experience.

Careers:

Common Career Areas:

• Advertising
• Journalism
• Marketing
• Media planning/buying
• Media relations
• Sales management
• Social media
• Sports event planning
• Sportswriting or broadcasting
• Sports team public relations

Other:

• The program offers a 3+3 BA/JD Program for high-achieving students, allowing them to complete their first three years in the College of Communication and their final three years in the College of Law.
• Students can choose from three concentrations: Sports Journalism, Sports Promotion and Publicity, and Sports and Society.
• The program is located in Chicago, which provides students with access to world-class media and global sports organizations.
• 100% of Sports Communication graduates were employed, continuing their education, or not seeking employment after graduation.