Media Studies, Digital Journalism Concentration, B.S. (Formerly Journalism)

Louis Grasso, M.A., M.F.A., Program Director
914-674-7615
LGrasso@mercy.edu

Bachelor of Science

General Liberal Arts and Sciences
General Education Requirements	60 credits

Major Concentration
Media Studies	48 credits
Open Electives	12 credits
Total	120 credits

Students who choose the major in Media Studies with concentration in digital journalism must complete:

Concentration Requirements

Additional Requirements

Students in this major must complete 6 credits selected from the following:

MEDA 132 - Copy Editing and Layout
MEDA 154 - Promotional Writing
MEDA 240 - Mag Editing/Production
MEDA 251 - Sports Reporting
MEDA 252 - Public Relations Strategy
MEDA 255 - Creative Advertising
MEDA 261 - Free Speech/Media & Law
MEDA 275 - Photojournalism
MEDA 295 - Topics in Media Studies
MEDA 230 - Entertainment Writing
MEDA 345 - Writing for Digital Media
MEDA 387 - Problems American Journalism
MEDA 397 - Independent Study in Media
Plus Students in this major must complete 12 credits in a concentration of Media Studies offerings numbered from MEDA 110-499 chosen in conjunction with the program director and three credits in major electives (or major English courses numbered 200 or above)

Note(s)

There is an 18-credit residency requirement in the major of Media Studies.

Theatre Arts Minor

15 Credits
Students who choose to minor in Theatre Arts can complete it with 15 credits earned through five of the courses listed below. *At least TWO of these courses must be selected from the MEDA performance selections (246, 262, 263, 282).