New York University Steinhardt School of Culture, Education, and Human Development 93 courses 128 total credits
The BS in Media, Culture, and Communication (MCC) is a 128-credit program that foregrounds the historical, political, and cultural dimensions of media and technology. As MCC majors, students gain the tools to research, analyze, and understand complex media landscapes in local and global contexts. Majors are encouraged to take advantage of the courses we offer abroad, for example through our Global Media Scholars Program, to cultivate their knowledge of the production, circulation, and reception of media around the world. Opportunities to apply theoretical coursework in practice can be sought through the degreeβs Professional Electives, by completing the optional Internship Program, and/or the BEMT minor, among other pathways. The components of the major include a strong liberal arts preparation, three core courses in theory and analysis, and upper-level courses consisting of three framing courses and four electives in the following five areas of study: If interested in pursuing a double major, students may consider combining the major in MCC with journalism, politics, sociology, or another area of interest. Students must consult with their primary adviser in MCC and an adviser in the department of the proposed second major to discuss both programs of study. Students may also declare a co-major in Global Public Health/Media, Culture, and Communication.
| MCC Areas of Study: Framing Courses | credits |
| Select any three Framing courses from any of the following areas of study: | 12 credits |
| Global Communication and Media | credits |
| Visual Culture and Sound Studies | credits |
| Interaction and Experience | credits |
| Media Industries and Politics | credits |
| Technology and Society | credits |
| MCC Areas of Study: Focus Courses | credits |
| Select any four Focus courses from any of the following areas of study: | 16 credits |
| Global Communication and Media | credits |
| Visual Culture and Sound Studies | credits |
| Interaction and Experience | credits |
| Media Industries and Politics | credits |
| Technology and Society | credits |
| Professional Electives | credits |
| Choose from MCC professional electives or, in consultation with an MCC advisor, choose non-MCC classes that are useful to professional goals. | 8 credits |
Liberal Arts Requirements
Expository Writing
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| EXPOS-UA 1 | Writing as Inquiry | 4 |
| ACE-UE 110 | Advanced Writing and Research | 4 |
Liberal Arts Requirements
Additional Requirements
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| SAHS-UE 1 | New Student Seminar | 0 |
Major Requirements
Core Courses
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| MCC-UE 1 | Introduction to Media Studies | 4 |
| MCC-UE 3 | History of Media & Comm | 4 |
| MCC-UE 14 | Methods in Media Studies | 4 |
| MCC-UE 1200 | Inquiry Seminar | 4 |
Framing Courses
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| MCC-UE 5 | Language and Culture | 4 |
| MCC-UE 1037 | Media and Music | 4 |
| MCC-UE 1300 | Media and Globalization | 4 |
Focus Courses
Framing Courses
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| MCC-UE 1006 | Television:History/Form | 4 |
| MCC-UE 1015 | Advertising and Consumer Society | 4 |
| MCC-UE 1037 | Media and Music | 4 |
| MCC-UE 1412 | Introduction to Visual Culture | 4 |
Focus Courses
Framing Courses
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| MCC-UE 1027 | Media and the Environment | 4 |
| MCC-UE 1034 | Technology and Society | 4 |
| MCC-UE 1039 | Platform Cultures | 4 |
| MCC-UE 1349 | Data and Society | 4 |
| MCC-UE 1423 | AI & Society | 4 |
Focus Courses
Framing Courses
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| MCC-UE 5 | Language and Culture | 4 |
| MCC-UE 1019 | Media & Identity | 4 |
| MCC-UE 1025 | Race and Media | 4 |
| MCC-UE 1027 | Media and the Environment | 4 |
Focus Courses
Framing Courses
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| MCC-UE 1008 | Video Game Economies | 4 |
| MCC-UE 1013 | Political Communication | 4 |
| MCC-UE 1015 | Advertising and Consumer Society | 4 |
| MCC-UE 1027 | Media and the Environment | 4 |
| MCC-UE 1107 | Game Studies | 4 |
Focus Courses
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