Arts, Media, and Communications

Interested in a career in Arts, Media & Communication?

Unlock your potential in the pathway of Arts, Media, and Communication! The majors below provide a gateway to exciting careers where creativity and innovation thrive. From visual arts and graphic design to journalism, digital media, and public relations, we offer the resources to turn your passion into a profession.

MSU Majors in this Pathway

Student organizations provide opportunities to develop leadership skills, gain hands-on experience, build professional connections, and explore career interests while preparing for success in agriculture, life sciences, natural resources, and forestry careers. Explore a student org today!

Connections is Mississippi State University’s career management platform that helps students explore internships, jobs, career events, and Career Center resources. Through Connections, students can schedule appointments, search opportunities, register for events, and access tools to support their career development and professional success, log in today with your MSU NetID and Password!

The Bulldog Mentor Program connects students with experienced alumni and professionals who provide guidance, career insights, and networking opportunities. Whether you’re exploring career options, preparing for internships or full-time employment, or looking to expand your professional network, a mentor can help you build confidence and navigate your career journey.

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LinkedIn Learning

Versatile Communication: Engaging with Diverse Patient Types

Taught by Hometown Health University
Effective communication is a must-have skill for today’s healthcare professional. In this course, learn how to identify effective communication, understand…

Design Thinking for Everyday Innovators

Taught by Leo Chan
Curious to learn more about design thinking? Why are so many companies and professionals using it around the globe? Design…

Leadership in Cybersecurity Oversight

Taught by Starweaver
In 2024, a survey by Gartner revealed that 88% of boards now view cybersecurity as a business risk rather than…

How to Lead When the Stakes Are High with Simon Sinek

Taught by LinkedIn News
When expectations are high, what do you protect—results or people? How you lead defines your credibility, your culture, and your…

Navigating Emotionally Charged Conversations at Work

Taught by Emily Anhalt
Workplace conversations can bring up all kinds of emotions and unspoken dynamics between colleagues. This course is designed to help…

Adobe Certified Professional – Illustrator Cert Prep

Taught by Skillshare
Get ready for the Adobe Certified Professional in Graphic Design & Illustration Using Adobe Illustrator exam with our comprehensive certification…

Adobe Certified Professional – InDesign Cert Prep

Taught by Skillshare
Elevate your expertise and become an Adobe Certified Professional in Print and Digital Media Publication Using Adobe InDesign. Discover methods…

Adobe Certified Professional – Photoshop Cert Prep

Taught by Skillshare
Are you ready to validate your Photoshop skills and boost your creative career? Whether you’re aiming for that next big…

Bill George on Self-Awareness, Authenticity, and Leadership

Taught by Bill George
What’s the secret to becoming a more self-aware, authentic leader? In this course, join Bill George—the originator of True North…

Using Questions to Foster Critical Thinking and Curiosity

Taught by Joshua Miller
With AI automating routine tasks, uniquely human skills like critical thinking and curiosity are more essential than ever for career…

Navigating Grief and Loss through Creativity

Taught by Madecraft
Drawing on his occupational therapy perspective and experience as an author and creator, Zander Masser offers an interactive workshop that…

Leading Quality in Patient Safety: Systems Thinking and Design

Taught by Hometown Health University
What does it take for rural healthcare organizations to achieve an environment in which reliable processes exist with a culture…

De-escalation in Healthcare

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We often consider the healthcare experience to be solely focused on medical care and clinical outcomes. In reality, the patient…

Communication Within Teams

Taught by Daisy Lovelace
Join instructor Daisy Lovelace as she shares actionable strategies to help you transform your team’s communication from ordinary to high…

The Four Tendencies: How to Build Better Habits and Relationships at Work

Taught by Gretchen Rubin
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Executive’s Guide to Engaging on LinkedIn

Taught by Daniel Roth
Dive into an executive-focused course that shows you how to turn leadership moments into authentic, engaging content that drives impact.…

Applied AI: Projects That Stack the Best Tools

Taught by Alex Banks
While AI tools have ever-growing power and potential, most of us use them in very simple ways, one at a…

Empathy at Work

Taught by Carolyn Goerner
In this course, Dr. Carolyn Goerner—a professor at Kelley School of Business and the founder of Practical Paradigms—dives into empathy…

Create Your Own Data Blog with Quarto and Python

Taught by Charlie Joey Hadley
Data blogs are important tools for showcasing your work and personal brand, offering you a creative outlet for sharing your…

Effective Listening

Taught by Brenda Bailey Hughes
Listening is a critical competency, whether you are interviewing for your first job or leading a Fortune 500 company. Surprisingly,…

Alumni Connections

  • Lake Charles, LA
  • Meteorologist Gray Television
Meet Ben
  • Spokane, WA
  • Assistant Nonfiction Editor Sundog Literary Magazine
Meet Amber D.
  • Gulfport, MS
  • Director of Marketing RPM Pizza, LLC
Meet Penny
  • Starkville, MS
  • Marketing Specialist Camgian
Meet Alden
  • Los Angeles, CA
  • Sales and Marketing Coordinator Take-Two Interactive
Meet Jay
  • Meridian, MS
  • Sr. Account Executive M'Prints Promotional Products
Meet Deborah
  • Helena, AL
  • Marketing Production Specialist, Legacy Brands PRADCO
Meet Boyd
  • Meridian, MS
  • Graphic Artist Cellular One
Meet Jennifer
  • Lafayette, LA
  • CEO Shift Key
Meet Janet
  • Sneads Ferry, NC
Meet Victoria
  • Brandon, MS
  • Consultant Market Mix inc
Meet Wes
  • St. Louis, MO
  • COO Branding Iron Holdings
Meet Michael

Career Center Office

300 Montgomery Hall
Mississippi State Campus

Phone: 662.325.3344
Fax: 662.325.7975
Email: career@career.msstate.edu

Mailing Address

Post Office Box P
Mississippi State, MS 39762

Campus Mailstop 9533

Co-op Program Office

335 McCain Hall
Mississippi State Campus

Phone: 662.325.3823
Fax: 662.325.8733
Email: coop@career.msstate.edu

Mailing Address

Post Office Box 6046
Mississippi State, MS 39762

Campus Mailstop 9548

Career Service Hours

Day of the week
Office Hours Drop-In Hours
Monday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm 11:00 am - 2:00 pm
Tuesday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm 11:00 am - 2:00 pm
Wednesday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm 11:00 am - 2:00 pm
Thursday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm 11:00 am - 2:00 pm
Friday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm 11:00 am - 2:00 pm

*Drop-in services are available only during the Fall and Spring semesters when classes are in session.