School of Continuing Studies: Media Arts
2008-2009 Academic Year
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BACHELOR OF ARTS
To receive a Bachelor of Arts in Media Arts, a student must complete at least 120
credits with a cumulative grade point average of 2.000 (C) and a grade-point
average of at least 2.000 in the major. All required courses are offered during the
evening hours, with some courses additionally offered in the daytime.
Major requirements for the degree consist of:
· a two-course core (MDAR 101 and ENLS 263)
· one Media Arts writing elective (JOUR 201, 320, 330, MDAR 240, 340,
CSEN 331 and ENLS 361);
· two Media Arts computer courses (chosen from among MDAR 210, 215,
220, 230, 235, 281, 320, 330, 335, 365, 381, 430, 432, 434, and CPST
229);
· one ethical/legal course (chosen from among MDAR 201, 205, MGMT
338, and PHIL 103);
· four Media Arts electives (three of the four must be at 300 level or above)
see list below for eligible courses;
· Media Arts 501
In addition, students must complete the following general education courses
ENGL 101 or CSEN 125
Math, PHIL 106, PHIL 121, CPST 107, or MGMT 325
· one course from oral communications supporting requirement (SPCH 140,
311, MGMT 225, or THEA 210) · "nonwestern" culture (Perspectives
Outside the European Tradition or Comparative Cultures) or Foreign
Language
· Humanities (12, at least two disciplines)
· Science (12, at least two disciplines)
· Social Science (12, at least two disciplines)
· Designated writing course 3-4 credits
· Electives as necessary to achieve a total of 120 credits
POST-BACCALAUREATE CERTIFICATE IN MEDIA ARTS
The certificate program is offered to students who already hold a baccalaureate
degree. The certificate will be earned upon successful completion of 10 required
courses for the major for a BA in Media Arts.
MINOR IN MEDIA ARTS
The minor is open to students who are in a baccalaureate program other than
Media Arts. Students majoring in Journalism, Public Relations, Website
Development or Digital Design may count only one course towards both the