May 23, 2026  
Mercy University 2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
Mercy University 2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog

Media Studies, Cinema Studies Concentration, B.S. (Formerly Film/Culture)


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

Bachelor of Science

Media Studies - Cinema Studies Concentration

 
General Education Requirements*  42 credits
Major Concentration  48 credits
Open Electives  30 credits
Total 120 credits

*Per New York State Education Department requirements, all students enrolled in a Bachelor of Science program must successfully complete 60 credits of Liberal Arts and Sciences coursework. If needed, students should use Open Elective credits to fulfill these requirements, beyond their General Education courses, and look for courses with the “LA” attribute when registering.

 

Students are allowed to take 12 credits of open electives.

Four Courses From the Following:


12 Credits

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).

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