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. |