The following
requirements apply to all students entering the College in the Fall
1997 semester or thereafter.
Currently enrolled students are subject to the requirements in effect
when they declared their major.
Students re-entering the college or transferring from other institutions
with credits in the major should consult the appropriate Program Director
for applicability of those courses to the current requirements.
B.A. in Advertising & Public Relations
Majors:
Students enrolled in the B.A. in Advertising and Public Relations majors
must maintain a cumulative GPA of 2.3,
and maintain a minimum GPA of 2.6 in the major to remain matriculated
in the program. Students whose GPA falls below this average will be
advised to seek other academic options.
B.F.A.
in Film & Video Production Majors:
Students must have 2.7 cumulative GPA (B-)
to enter the program and must maintain a 3.0 GPA within the major to
remain matriculated in the program. The BFA Review Committee may make
exceptions to the minimum GPA requirements only after a thorough assessment
of individual cases.
All MCA majors must complete the following required foundation courses:
-
New Student Seminar unless exempt (0 cr.)
-
English 11000: Freshman Composition (3 cr.)
-
MCA 20200 - Research & Writing for Media Studies or English 21000 or an equivalent Second Level Writing Course (3 cr.)
- Speech 11100 (3 cr.) or pass the Speech Proficiency test
In addition, all students must complete the following:
- College Proficiency Examination: Pass CPE after completing 45 but no more than 60 credits.
- Proficiency in a Foreign Language: Students must complete either four years of foreign language in high school or a fourth semester-level course at City College.
- Writing Across the Curriculum: Three elective-level courses that areidentified as requiring at least 3,500 words of writing. Courses designated with a (W) at the end of each course description fulfill this requirement. For more information, please consult the chapter entitled Degree Requirements in the introduction of the College Bulletin.
- Core Curriculum for the intended degree - select specialization below for major requirements
For Major requirements and course sequences select one of the following specializations:
- B.A. in Advertising & Public Relations
- B.F.A. in Film & Video Production
- Minor in Print & Broadcast Journalism