MTSU College of Liberal Arts

MTSU College of Liberal Arts The College of Liberal Arts (CLA) is a dynamic college committed to the ideals of a classical libera in English and Public History.

More than 2,000 students major in fields housed in the ten academic departments of the MTSU College of Liberal Arts. Our disciplines encompass the arts, the humanities, and the social sciences. In addition, much of the university's General Education program is located within our college, so virtually every MTSU student will take some classes with us. Our academic offerings range from freshman surv

ey courses to Ph.D.s. The college offers several dozen undergraduate majors, nearly 30 interdisciplinary minors, and ten graduate degrees. The heart of the college is our faculty, and we have more than 300 full-time faculty members. In addition to our academic departments, a variety of other units call Liberal Arts home, including the Center for Historic Preservation, the Albert Gore Research Center, the University Writing Center, the Governor's School for the Arts, and the Forensic Institute for Research and Education (FIRE). Ours is a dynamic college, with new programs and approaches constantly being added. Yet we remain committed to the ideals of a classical liberal arts education, which introduces students to the broader world and, we hope, provides them a framework with which to understand it. Moreover, the liberal arts focus on developing students' ability to read, write, and think critically. In addition to the intrinsic value of acquiring those skills, employers increasingly report that they look for broadly-trained and quick-learning employees who can respond to the demands of our rapidly changing society. Our college is not all about work, however. We offer a variety of extra-curricular activities open to all students. These include:

-national award-winning programs in Mock Trial, Model United Nations, Model Mediation, and Debate
-more than 200 concerts a year offered by our School of Music, a prestigious "all Steinway" school
-many theatre and dance productions, and art exhibitions
-an array of departmental and discipline-specific student clubs and organizations
-nationally-known speakers, such as historian David McCullough, food writer Mark Bittman, former U.S. Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O'Connor and Kathy Reichs, author of the "Bones" series

We pride ourselves on being a "student friendly" college. The dean's office is in Todd 231, while the college advisors and graduation coordinator are in Peck Hall. Please stop by if we can help you.

Welcome Claudia!
08/31/2026

Welcome Claudia!

Congrats to MTSU Department of Political and Global Affairs students Ella and Shay on receiving the Buchanan Transfer Fe...
08/31/2026

Congrats to MTSU Department of Political and Global Affairs students Ella and Shay on receiving the Buchanan Transfer Fellowship from MTSU Honors College!

https://honors.mtsu.edu/transfer/

08/28/2026
From MTSU to the big screen! 🎬For more than 40 years, talented young artists from across Tennessee have come to MTSU for...
08/28/2026

From MTSU to the big screen! 🎬

For more than 40 years, talented young artists from across Tennessee have come to MTSU for the Tennessee Governor’s School for the Arts. Now, one part of that experience is headed to the Nashville Film Festival.

“Little Hollywood, Tennessee” follows 24 high school filmmakers through three intense weeks of writing, casting, filming and editing while living and learning on the MTSU campus.

Directed by Governor’s School alum and faculty member Christian Whittemore, the documentary captures the creativity, challenges, friendships and growth that happen when young artists get the opportunity to focus on their work alongside peers who share their passion.

The film makes its world premiere Sept. 26 at the 57th Nashville Film Festival. 🎥

Read the story and learn more about the film and its MTSU roots:

‘Little Hollywood, Tennessee’ brings Governor’s School for the Arts experience at MTSU to Nashville Film Festival by Michael Davis 27 August 2026 Top Stories MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — A documentary offering an inside look at the Tennessee Governor’s School for the Arts at Middle Tennessee Stat...

Senior political science major Kennedy Garrett came to MTSU looking for a place where she would feel supported and have ...
08/27/2026

Senior political science major Kennedy Garrett came to MTSU looking for a place where she would feel supported and have opportunities to grow. She found both in the College of Liberal Arts.

Now, after serving on Freshmen Council, in the SGA Senate and as vice president, Kennedy is serving as MTSU’s 95th Student Government Association president, where she is focused on student engagement, advocacy and making sure Blue Raiders have a voice.

We’re proud to see one of our CLA students step into a campuswide leadership role and put her liberal arts education into action.

Click the article below to more about Kennedy’s MTSU journey and her goals for the year!

MTSU Department of Political and Global Affairs

From Freshmen Council to SGA President: Kennedy Garrett focuses on supporting MTSU students by mtsunews 26 August 2026 Top Stories By Ella Cobb MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — As the fall semester begins, senior Kennedy Garrett is settling in as Middle Tennessee State University’s 95th Student Government ...

08/27/2026

Today! MTSU Mock Trial is having their interest meeting this afternoon from 4:30 - 7:30PM (you can drop in when you can) in Peck Hall 211. Come meet the team, hear from the coaches, and learn more about the class and competitive opportunities. Mock Trial is a great opportunity for students interested in studying the law and/or entering the legal profession!

If you can't make it to this meeting, feel free to email Mock Trial President Annabelle Hillis ([email protected]) or message them on Instagram (). There will be an additional mixer meeting on Tuesday, September 1st from 5:30–7:30 PM in Honors 106!

Last night, MTSU welcomed high school students and families from across Rutherford County for College Night!Our College ...
08/27/2026

Last night, MTSU welcomed high school students and families from across Rutherford County for College Night!

Our College of Liberal Arts team had a great time meeting students, hearing about their interests and goals, and sharing the many paths they can pursue through CLA.

Choosing a college and a major is a big decision, and events like College Night give students a chance to ask questions, explore their options and start thinking about where they see themselves after high school.

We always enjoy the chance to meet future Blue Raiders and introduce them to everything the College of Liberal Arts has to offer. 💙

Thanks to everyone who stopped by our table and said hello. We hope to see some of you back on campus soon!

08/26/2026
We hope everyone had a great time at the Provost Picnic. We know we did! Shout out to the MTSU School of Music bands and...
08/26/2026

We hope everyone had a great time at the Provost Picnic. We know we did! Shout out to the MTSU School of Music bands and ensembles for bringing the vibes. Here's to a great fall semester!

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