Department of Mass Media

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Prepare tomorrow's media professionals, today: find your fearless.

The Department of Mass Media offers classes in advertising, multimedia journalism, public relations, video and film production, and media management. It’s a place where you learn from experienced industry professionals while earning a degree that equips you for a career that matters. And did we mention that you might win a few awards along the way?

Academic Programs

Find the degree in mass media that help you find the job that fits your passion. With options in advertising and public relations, multimedia journalism, TV/Film, and online or hybrid options in media management. We teach you how to connect with audiences and employers.
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Mass Media Degree Options

  • a group of students present their advertising campaign pitch to a real client in their bridal store.

    Advertising and Public Relations

    Create imaginative messages and images to promote products, services, and ideas. Connect organizations and the public. Learn more about the Advertising and Public Relations program.

  • mass media student dressed in a navy blue tux and pink dress shirt sits a table for tv and film students to get hands on video skills

    Multimedia Journalism

    Create dynamic news content and visuals for delivery across multiple media platforms. Learn more about Multimedia Journalism program.

  • a Southeast TV/film student looks at a camera screen while shooting video for class gaining hands on experiential learning

    TV/Film

    Create, edit, and direct narrative scripts for sports and film productions. Learn more about the TV/Film program.

Online Mass Media Programs

Manage and oversee an organization’s creative media strategy from beginning to distribution to evaluating performance. Choose a Media for Managers certificate to gain new skills or a Media Management bachelors degree option.
Certificate Bachelor of Science Degree

Earn your degree and national recognition: you’ll do that here.

  • 8

    Awards given to Arrow staffers in national college media competitions

    Arrow, the student newspaper at Southeast Missouri State, has been honored with 8 national awards during the 2024-2025 school year.

  • 16

    Years of hosting the Fault Line Film Festival.

    The Fault Line Film Festival is the annual narrative short film competition for university and high school students held on the campus of Southeast Missouri State University.

  • 1

    Student-run strategic media agency.

    SE Creative gives advertising and public relations students the chance to develop their skills in an agency setting and work on real projects with actual clients.

  • 70+

    Live recordings shown on the local CBS affiliate

    TV/Film majors develop more than 70 public affairs and entertainment programs for broadcast on local TV stations annually.

Learn While Doing

With dedicated creative spaces, student organizations, and student productions, you get your hands on the tools of your trade and learn in exciting places outside of the classroom.
Experiential Learning
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Rust Center for Media

With more than 13,000 square feet of creative space, the Rust Center for Media has the production studios, podcast booths, newsroom, and classroom space to prepare you for a career in media.
Learn more about the Rust Center for Media
Rust Center for Media Building

Pro on the Go Initiative

Students taking classes within the Department of Mass Media that are at the 300-level and above are required to have either a laptop computer capable of running the full Adobe Creative Suite software for use in the classroom during class time.
Learn more about the Pro on the Go Device Initiative
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HCAM Mosaic Committee

In the Holland College of Arts & Media, it is important to us that you feel seen and heard for who you are.
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Accreditations

Accrediting Council on Education in Journalism and Mass Communications (ACEJMC) logo
Public Relations Society of America logo

Accreditation Information

Graduation and Retention Data
Diversity Plan
Strategic Plan
Assessment Plan
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Mission

The mission of the Department of Mass Media at Southeast Missouri State University is to
prepare a diverse student body to ethically and effectively understand, craft and lead media
communications in an increasingly converged, diverse and interactive media environment. We
recognize a special responsibility to prepare students to overcome personal barriers, recognize
their talents, and achieve their professional goals. We emphasize student-centered and
experiential learning through innovative curricula and work in collaboration with media
partners to prepare individuals to be critical, creative and independent thinkers.

Your Success Matters to Us!

Study in a department that invests in your success. It matters to us that you finish your degree. View the graduation and retention data now to see how we’re helping students prosper.
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Mass Media

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Location

Office

Grauel Building, 016

Mailing Address

One University Plaza, MS 2775
Cape Girardeau, MO 63701