Mass Communications
To inquire about this program:
Dr. Teresa Keller | 276.944.6822 | Email
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The B.A. in Mass Communications at Emory & Henry is unique from those at other colleges in that students do not choose specialty tracks or sequences in a particular media field. Instead, the broad-based curriculum will prepare you for a wide variety of career opportunities and will still allow you to develop expertise in an area of interest.
Our graduates thrive in their careers because:
1. They are grounded in the liberal arts.
Both the College and the Mass Communications department at Emory & Henry operate in the finest of liberal arts traditions. You will gain strong writing and critical thinking skills plus an understanding of modern media issues. With a well-rounded academic background, combined with strong media skills, you will be ready to grow and succeed in the professional world.
2. They are prepared for a converged media industry.
In today’s media world, reporters often must cover events for both print and electronic media. Meanwhile, public relations specialists must know how to write, design, persuade, utilize video, and build web sites. And most media specialists move around during the course of their career. Our alumni continually praise our program for the diverse skills and knowledge that they acquired which prepared them for their challenging and successful careers.
More Career Choices
The B.A. in Mass Communications prepares students for careers in journalism (print, TV, radio, and Web) and persuasive communication (public relations and advertising). Students learn how to communicate visually through graphic design, and they develop creative production skills for radio, television, and film. Our graduates then secure rewarding jobs across the region and the country, while their broad-based education positions them for career advancement and growth.
Rich Media Experience
Part of the rich educational opportunity for mass communications majors at Emory & Henry is the number of media outlets in which you can participate.
- The Whitetopper, student newspaper
- The Sphinx, student yearbook
- WEHC-FM, campus radio station
- EHC-TV, departmental television studio
- EHCWired.com, departmental news web site
Many of our students also find media-related work experience on and off campus. While one internship is required for the mass communications degree, some of our majors work in a variety of professional settings before they graduate.
Our Graduates Find Jobs
Our graduates have an excellent track record in landing outstanding jobs. They work in local institutions such as Abingdon’s famed Barter Theatre and Bristol’s WCYB-TV, but they also find jobs in the national market – from news organizations in major metro markets to television and film companies in southern California. Some of the jobs held by our alumni include the editor of a daily newspaper in Maine, the sales manager of a cable television company in Florida, and key positions in advertising and public relations along the East Coast with hospitals, universities, businesses, chambers of commerce, and nonprofit organizations.
Our Graduates Win Awards
While getting good jobs is par for our alums, they also excel in their fields. Among our stand-out graduates are three Emmy winners, a two-time Pulitzer-Prize nominee, and a variety of statewide and industry-wide award winners. These stellar professionals have been recognized not only for their excellent expertise in writing, design, public relations, and video work, but also for their commitment to covering the important issues affecting their communities and our culture.
Our Graduates Stay Involved
Strong involvement in our program doesn’t end at graduation. Our alums remain active contributors to the excellence of our curriculum by offering not only financial donations, but also their valuable gifts of time. Our students benefit from the attention of alums when they return to attend special events, speak to classes, lead workshops, advise students on career decisions, and develop internship opportunities.
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Admissions inquiries
Office of Admissions
800.848.5493
Email: ehadmiss@ehc.edu
"The Mass Communications professors do a great job making sure their students have the chance to experience a wide variety of communications fields including broadcast media, print media, and video production. They take a personal interest in students and work one-on- one to prepare them for the workforce or graduate school."
-- Brook Hall, graduate from the Class of 2001
Degrees Offered:
Bachelor of Arts
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