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Specialization in Global Media (Bachelor of Arts in Media)

Students on Summer 2019, Fall 2019, or Spring 2020 requirements MDAS12

Requirements

The specialization requires at least 9 credit hours, including the requirements listed below.
  1. Global Media. Three (3) courses:
    • MSCH-F 392 Media Genres (approved topics only; see academic advisor)
    • MSCH-F 398 National and Transnational Cinemas
    • MSCH-F 413
    • MSCH-J 360 Journalism Specialties (approved topics only; see academic advisor)
    • MSCH-J 448 Global Journalism: Issues and Research
    • MSCH-J 460 Topics Colloquium (approved topics only; see academic advisor)
    • MSCH-M 413 Global Media Issues
    • MSCH-T 427 International Media Networks
    • MSCH-X 478 Field Experience in Media (approved topics only; see academic advisor)
    • INTL-I 305 Advanced Topics in Culture and Politics (approved topics only; see academic advisor)
  2. Specialization GPA, Hours, and Minimum Grade Requirements.
    1. Except for the GPA requirement, a grade of C- or higher is required for a course to count toward a requirement in the specialization.
    2. A GPA of at least 2.000 for all courses taken in the specialization—including those where a grade lower than C- is earned—is required.
    3. Exceptions to specialization requirements may be made with the approval of the department's Director of Undergraduate Studies, subject to final approval by the College of Arts and Sciences.