Where Theory Meets Action
Discover how you can play a part in today's new media landscape with ETSU’s Media and Communication degree. Our program is designed provide students with hands-on experiences that lead to professional careers in such fields as:
- Advertising
- Journalism
- Public Relations
- Radio Broadcasting
- Television Writing and Producing
- Film Production
- Podcast Creation
- Documentary Filmmaking
- Marketing Communication
- Social Media Content Management
- Sports Media & Reporting
Create your Specialty
Our undergraduate major has endless possibilities. Choose from a wide variety of classes to create your own specialization within our major.
15:1 Grad student to Faculty
Small class sizes ensure one-on-one interaction with professors and a more personalized experience for our graduate students.
Fastest Growing Program
Our Brand and Media Strategy Master's degree is the fastest growing graduate degree here at ETSU.
Undergraduate Degree
BA/BS
The Media and Communication program at East Tennessee State University is a dynamic, experiential media education that serves a wide range of media careers such as journalism, advertising, public relations, marketing communication, social media, sports media, radio, television and filmmaking as well as streaming media and podcasting. Our program is designed to combine theory with action, leading to professional careers.
Graduate Degree
MA
ETSU's Department of Media and Communication offers graduate degrees in Brand & Media Strategy and a certificate in Film Production. These programs provide useful knowledge, training and experience for guaranteed success in the media landscape.
Adobe Certified Professional
Certificate
East Tennessee State University’s Department of Media & Communication offers training and testing that lead to the Adobe Certified Professional (ACP) credential — in Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator, Premiere Pro, and After Effects.
Scholarships
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East Tennessee State University delivers one of the best returns on investment in the country. We have a number of funding opportunities through on and off-campus awards, but students should investigate all available funding opportunities by visiting our university scholarships page.
Notable Alumni
Meet Raina Wiseman
Wiseman is a media and communication alumni. She graduated with a bachelor’s in Media and Communication and a master’s in Brand and Media Strategy. Today, she works as the Director of Operations and Marketing for the ETSU research corporation.
Student Life
Students
ETSU's Department of Media and Communication offers a variety of programs, activities and facilities for the development of our students.
Lab Hours
Computer Labs
Computer Lab Hours
Student Groups
Media & Communication Clubs
Here is a collection of the students groups under the Media and Communication Department.
Student Showcase
Highlighted Students
Showcase of Current Students
Equipment Room Forms
Request Forms
Complete list of all forms for the equipment room
Internships Opportunities
Internships
Internships help students gain valuable experience and insight into their career goals, build their resumes, shape and grow their professional network. Our Department encourages students to attain internships during their MDCM tenure.
Resources
Quick Links
About MCOM
Additional Resources