
MTSU's College of Mass Communication is unique in many ways. The College of Mass Comm
is the only college in the United States with both a recording industry program and extensive offerings in mass communication together.
The make-up of the College lends itself to some unique opportunities - like the B.S.
in Mass Communication with an emphasis in public relations for the recording industry
or the B.S. in Recording Industry with concentrations in Music Business, Commercial
Songwriting and Production & Technology. There are also minors in areas as diverse
as film studies or physics.
The College of Mass Comm boasts nationally accredited programs in the School of Journalism and Department of Electronic Media Communication. The College also offers Master's Programs in Mass Communication. In addition, the College employs state-of-the-art technology in all three academic
areas - Journalism, Electronic Media Communication and Recording Industry.
In 2012, the College opened its Center for Innovation in Media, a $700,000 facility located in the Bragg Mass Communication building. The Center
houses offices for Sidelines, MTSU's student-run newspaper; WMTS-FM, a student-run radio station; MT Records,
a student-run record label; MT10, a student-operated cable television station; and
WMOT-FM, a 100,000-watt public radio station at MTSU.
The College has graduated many leaders in the communication industry and prepares
current students for the dynamic field. Such resources and efforts are recognized
by staples of the industry such as Sony. In addition, faculty of the College of Mass Comm are consistently presented with recognition and/or
are working on projects in specific areas of interest. Visit the College's online
magazine, Mass Comments for the latest updates about faculty and student achievements, alumni highlights,
college news and more.
The College employs a variety of resources and opportunities in order to guide its students, MTSU and the communication industry
into the future of mass communication. Problems with the site? Click here to tell us!
Middle Tennessee State University is an AA/EEO employer and does not discriminate
on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability or age in its programs
and activities.
Upcoming Events
EMC Friday Forums: Every Friday, all are welcome to participate in an open conversation about the exciting things happening in the department and field.
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm, COMM 103
For more information on these events, please click here.
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