Marshall University | College of Arts & Media

Marshall University’s College of

Arts & Media

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Welcome To the college of Arts & Media

With its vibrant programs, the College of Arts & Media offers professional, discipline-based training within a broader learning context across four schools. We are dedicated to the discovery, application, transmission, and advancement of knowledge in arts and media. Through its rich and varied public programs, our college informs and enhances the lives of students and the wider community.

School of Art & Design

The School of Art & Design invests in the success of its students. Our studios foster the appreciation, study, production, and dissemination of scholarly and creative works.

School of Music

The School of Music offers comprehensive programs for varied musical interests and aspirations. Students here prepare for an evolving, diverse future as music professionals.

Music Ensembles

Sing or play an instrument in one of our amazing bands or choirs. All majors are welcome! Options include Wind Symphony, Symphonic Band, Marching Thunder, 6th Man Pep Band, Chamber Choir, University Chorus, 3rd Ave. A Capella Choir, Jazz Ensembles, and Orchestra.

Discover your passion by asking yourself this: What inspires you? What will you create? Whatever it may be, the College of Arts & Media can help you hone your skills to achieve your dreams.

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School of Journalism & Mass Communications

Unleash truth. Empower Voices. Tell the Story. The School of Journalism & Mass Communications is dedicated to hands-on learning and helping our students become powerful communicators.

School of Theatre

The School of Theatre prepares students for careers in entertainment, performance, design, and production. Marshall Theatre has been producing performances since the 1920s. All majors are encouraged to participate in each diverse season of plays.

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Undergrad & Grad Degrees

Program highlights

Visual Arts Center

A state-of-the-art, 66,000 square foot building with specific floors for individual art programs.

Journalism Studios

Hands-on studio spaces include a newspaper, a TV studio, an award-winning radio station, and a PR agency.

Center for Wellness in the Arts

Athletic trainers, dietitians, exercise physiologists, vocal, hearing, and performance anxiety specialists are available to assist students.

Undergraduate Programs

Advertising & Public Relations (B.A.)

Advertising ■ Public Relations ■

Art (B.A.)

Art History ■

Visual Art & Design

Commercial Music (B.A.)

Journalism (B.A.) ■

Broadcast

Multimedia Journalism

Sports Journalism

Media Production (B.A.)

Video Production

Radio/Television Production & Management

Music (B.A.) ■

General Studies

Music History

Pedagogy

Vocal Jazz

Music* (B.F.A.) ■

Performance*

Theory & Composition*

Jazz Studies*

Multidisciplinary Studies*

Musical Theatre (B.F.A.)

Theatre (B.A.) ■

Theatre* (B.F.A.) ■

Performance*

Production*

Visual Art (B.F.A.)

Graphic Design

Painting

Photography

Printmaking

Sculpture

Ceramics

Fibers

Studio Art ■

Video Production (B.A.)

Undecided - Media

Undecided - Arts

Career Opportunities

Our graduates have entered the 21st-century workforce as artists, journalists, musicians, actors, and more!

Students refine their decision-making and organization skills during their tenure in our programs. This skill set is essential for business leaders, entrepreneurs, lawyers, and tech industry professionals.

Minors

Dance

Film Studies

Media Studies

Music Entrepreneurship

Graduate Programs

Music (M.A.)

Music Composition

Music Education

Music History/Literature

Applied Music Performance

■ Program is also offered as a minor.

*Admission to Marshall University does not guarantee admission to the programs denoted by asterisks. Please request specific information about these programs, including additional admission requirements, by contacting that department.