Communications and Digital Media, MA
Campus: Westchester
This 36-credit program in Communications and Digital Media can be completed within two years of full time study.
Prerequisites
Admission requirements include Bachelor’s degree; strong writing, verbal, and interpersonal skills; articulation of reasons supporting the decision to attend a graduate media communication arts program; academic/professional references, and knowledge of basic computer skills.
* This program was originally titled Media and Communication Arts. It was updated to Communications and Digital Media in the 2020-2021 academic catalog on January 6, 2021.
Requirements include approved Thesis or Internship and satisfactory Comprehensive Examination.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses | ||
| MCA 601 | Industry Theory and Practice | 4 |
| MCA 602 | Writing for Organizations | 4 |
| MCA 603 | Effective Speaking for Industry Professionals | 4 |
| MCA 610 | Communications Research | 4 |
| MCA 693 | Internship | 1-4 |
| Elective Courses | ||
| Select four of the following: 1 | 16 | |
| Media Relations | ||
| Corporate Communication and Reputation | ||
| Organizational Communication and Social Responsibility | ||
| Creative Writing for Media Professionals | ||
| International Communication | ||
| Digital Video Field Production | ||
| Industrial Media Production | ||
| Producing the Documentary | ||
| Effective Web Architecture and Communication Design | ||
| Media Law | ||
| Independent Study in Communications | ||
MCA 696 | Approved MCA Topic Course | |
| Total Credits | 36 | |
| 1 | For other MCA electives that might be available, they must see program director for details and required approvals. |