Digital Media, M.S.

Digital Media

An online, accelerated Master’s program for media professionals who are looking to move ahead without slowing down.

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Digital Media, M.S.

This one-year, fully online, non-thesis Master’s program is built to help you take the next step in your media career on your own terms. Gain expertise in social media management, search engine optimization, strategic communication, and more, all with a solid grounding in media theory and methodology, and all on your schedule with no commute to campus.

Note: This program launches in Fall 2025.

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Middle Tennessee State University representatives appeared on the Feb. 17 “Action Line” program on WGNS-FM Radio. Pictured, from left, at the station’s studio in downtown Murfreesboro, Tenn., in order of appearance, are Katie Foss, director of the School of Journalism and Strategic Media; Maigan Wipfli, director of the June Anderson Center for Women and Nontraditional Students; and Thom Coats, director for the MTSU Center for Professional Selling in the Jones College of Business. (MTSU photo illustration by Jimmy Hart)

MTSU on WGNS: New book on COVID and media, Women’s History Month events, new professional selling course [LISTEN]

Middle Tennessee State University representatives appeared on WGNS Radio recently to share information about a journalism professor’s new book on COVID in the digital media era, the university’s National Women’s History Month events, and a new professional selling course through the Executive Education Program.[ Read More ]

MTSU Trustees OK three new master’s programs pending state, accrediting approval

Middle Tennessee State University’s Board of Trustees unanimously approved Wednesday, Dec. 4, the addition of three master’s degree programs.[ Read More ]

News Briefs

Middle Tennessee State University representatives appeared on the Feb. 17 “Action Line” program on WGNS-FM Radio. Pictured, from left, at the station’s studio in downtown Murfreesboro, Tenn., in order of appearance, are Katie Foss, director of the School of Journalism and Strategic Media; Maigan Wipfli, director of the June Anderson Center for Women and Nontraditional Students; and Thom Coats, director for the MTSU Center for Professional Selling in the Jones College of Business. (MTSU photo illustration by Jimmy Hart)

MTSU on WGNS: New book on COVID and media, Women’s History Month events, new professional selling course [LISTEN]

Middle Tennessee State University representatives appeared on WGNS Radio recently to share information about a journalism professor’s new book on COVID in the digital media era, the university’s National Women’s History Month events, and a new professional selling course through the Executive Education Program.[ Read More ]

MTSU Trustees OK three new master’s programs pending state, accrediting approval

Middle Tennessee State University’s Board of Trustees unanimously approved Wednesday, Dec. 4, the addition of three master’s degree programs.[ Read More ]

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Digital Media, M.S.


This degree will provide students with a broad range of career options, including public relations, advertising, journalism, digital data collection and analysis, and related fields, as well as jobs in other disciplines that utilize digital media for workflow, promotion, and/or training.

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MTSU’s Career Development Center

MTSU offers a comprehensive Career Development Center that serves students throughout the full student experience and beyond. They collaborate with faculty and staff to equip students with the tools to be marketable to the world of work and continuing education.  

Students can schedule an appointment or check online resources and job boards at mtsu.edu/career

Students can find current internship opportunities by talking to faculty and visiting the University job and internship board called Handshake

Wondering what you can do with your major? Check out our What Can I Do with A Major In guides. 

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Recommended course schedule

The degree requires completing 10 three-hour, graduate-level courses. Students who want to complete the program in a single calendar year may plan on following this schedule:

Semester Number Course
Fall 6010 Cultural Approaches to Media
Fall 6240 Social Media
Fall 6400 Communication and Technology
Winter 5350 Children and Media
Spring 6270 PR Storytelling
Spring 6000 Science of Communication
Spring 6380 News Culture & Democracy
Spring 6410 Global Culture and Communication
Summer 5240 Television Culture & History
Summer 6300 Media Law & Ethics

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