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  Media Studies Certificate Program

 
 

This Program is designed to meet the career needs of self-directed, mature student who is interested in acquiring knowledge and skills to promote their professional objectives. The Program is open to all qualified applicants whose academic preparation and/or appropriate work experience indicate potential for successful completion of the program. The Program is offered at the Dobbs Ferry campus.

Applicants seeking admission must have a high school diploma and should contact the Office of Academic Advising. Matriculated students need only submit a formal application. All students are required to maintain a minimum grade point average of 2.0 and credits earned in the Program are applicable toward the Associate's and Bachelor's degrees. A maximum of six credits in transfer will be allowed toward a certificate. Ordinarily students pursuing a degree program in a related area will not be allowed to use the courses taken in such a program to satisfy the requirements for the Certificate.

A student who has completed the requirements for a Certificate must apply before graduation.

Certificate Program Fees

 

Application Fee ( Non-Matriculated students only)

$10.00

 

Certificate Completion Fee (per Certificate)

$16.00

Required Courses (24 credits)

ENGL 111
ENGL 112
MEDA 130

Written English and Literary Studies I
Written English and Literary Studies II
News Reporting I

 

Five of the following:

 

MEDA 132
MEDA 134
MEDA 145
MEDA 230
MEDA 234
MEDA 240
MEDA 251
MEDA 295
MEDA 397

Copy Editing and Graphics
The Feature Article I
Media in America
News Reporting II
The Feature Article II
Magazine Editing and Production
Sports Reporting
Topics in Media Studies
Independent Study in Media Studies