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College of Information and Communications New Minors

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Expand Your Career Opportunities

Aiming for a career involving social media, sports media or informatics? Three new minors from the University of South Carolina College of Information and Communications can help you get ahead in the job market before graduation. 

Is a minor right for you?

Three minors to maximize your professional impact.

Pairing undergraduate coursework with a targeted minor does more than prepare you for the professional world — it makes you stand out. Our new minors offer expertise in sought-after skills for today’s more in-demand roles. Plus, you’ll grow your professional network with our college’s more than 2,100 students, nearly 20,000 alumni and more than 75 faculty members.  

  • A sports journalism student broadcasts in front of a stadium.

    Sports Media

    Does your future involve marketing or management of a sports team? Is your goal an on-the-field reporting gig for a sport or network? Our sports media minor gives you a foothold in the demanding sports industry. Minor electives will help you explore the many intersections of the industry, athletes, media and consumers while core communications classes will provide a foundation for succeeding in today’s digital world.

  • A student takes a photo with their cell phone.

    Social Media and Mass Communications

    Do you thrive as a content creator? Fascinated by what’s trending right now and why? Our social media and mass communications minor is a smart addition for anyone planning for a career in communications, marketing or sales or students especially interested in the growth and evolution of social media. Learn about content planning and strategy, the internet, the effects of mass communication and social media law. 

  • A student smiles while working on their computer as another student works in the background.

    Informatics

    Want to explore humans’ role in technology? Or pursue solutions to current issues like digital misinformation? Our informatics minor offers next-level information science knowledge that benefits anyone planning a career as a data scientist, software developer or user experience developer. Expand your knowledge in one of the most in-demand skillsets in today’s job market as you advance through your undergraduate studies.

 

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