Requirements for Completing the MA in Media Studies
These are requirements for completing the MA in Media Studies degree. They are in addition to the general College requirements for the Master of Arts degree.
1. When a candidate is admitted, the MA Director will assist the candidate in developing a plan of study.
2. All candidates in Media Studies are required to complete two core courses with an overall grade-point average of B (3.0) or better. The courses are: MEDST 703, Media and Social Justice; and MEDST 702, Capitalism and Media. Students must also complete 27 additional credits of elective graduate coursework and a 3-credit Thesis seminar.
3. Subject to approval by the MA Committee, students prepare a thesis based upon independent research under the supervision of a thesis adviser. Detailed guidelines on the thesis process, program expectations, and a recommended timeline for completion are provided in the Thesis Handbook, which will be provided to all MA students during their first year in the program. All MA students are expected to give a thesis colloquium during their final semester in the program.
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