The Media and Communication Major at the East Tennessee State University (ETSU) provides graduates with a dynamic, experiential media education serving a wide range of media careers such as journalism, advertising, public relations, marketing communication, social media, sports media, radio, television and film as well as streaming media and event planning experiences.

Major core coursework in writing, research, law and production provide students a foundation while course flexibility in writing, research, and production course blocks give them the ability to design a unique program to meet their career goals. Professional development and course direction are overseen by department advising/mentoring. Through experiences with real-world clients, students gain the skills and knowledge they need for success in this growing profession.