Areas of Study
Whether you're an undergraduate or graduate student, you'll find an engaging blend of knowledge and hands-on experience in our classrooms, radio and TV studios, and Legacy and Sponberg theatres. We offer three primary areas of study, Communication, Digital Media and Cinema Studies, and Theatre Arts.
Communication
The undergraduate program in Communication is one of the largest programs in the College of Arts and Sciences. Our award winning faculty provide enriching classroom instruction that prepares students for dynamic and rewarding careers.
Media
In the Digital Media, Cinema Studies and Journalism program, you'll work with our award-winning instructors who are practicing professionals in the field of television, radio, film and journalism. Whether it's in the classroom, Eagle Radio, EMU Today, ESPN, E-TV or Eastern Echo, you'll gain practical and hands-on experience.
Theatre Arts
Theatre Arts at EMU includes the areas of Theatre, Applied Drama and theatre for the Young, Arts Management, Entertainment Design and Technology, Interpretation and Performance Studies and Musical Theatre. Intensive curricular and co-curricular programming allows you to draw on the knowledge and professional experience of our talented faculty and staff.
Hands-on Experience
As a CMTA student, you'll have access to many student organizations and opportunities where you'll gain valuable hands-on experiences designed to enhance and enrich your studies at EMU.
Celebrate with CMTA
Sponberg Theatre
Friday, April 25th, 2025, 11:30 a.m.- 1 p.m.
Join us!
The School of Communication, Media & Theatre Arts will celebrate the retirements of faculty members Susan Booth (December '25), John Seibert (August '25) and Lee Stille (April '25), as well as JSH Custodian Sindy Kennedy (Summer '25). We'll also be saying "Bon Voyage" to Melanie Schuessler Bond as she and her family head off to new adventures in New Zealand. The informal reception will take place Friday, April 25th from 11:30am-1pm in Sponberg Theatre. Email Pam Cardell at [email protected] with any questions.