Media Studies BA: Concentration in Journalism

The journalism concentration offers a liberal arts approach to the study of news. Students will learn to gather information through observation, interviews, and research, to evaluate it and to communicate it through clear and compelling writing enhanced by photography, video, audio, and interactive features. In addition to a toolkit for newsgathering and presentation, they will gain a critical perspective through courses that offer a critical analysis of media.

Hunter Core Requirement

Several courses within this major may fulfill parts of the Hunter Core Requirement (CUNY Common Core [CCC], Hunter Focus, Concurrent Requirements). When selecting courses, it may be to a student’s advantage to choose courses that count toward the Hunter Core Requirement and also advance the student on the path to the major. Details on the Hunter Core Requirement can be found here: Appendix I: Hunter Core Requirement

In the case of the Media Studies major, the courses that meet CCC are:

Courses	CUNY Common Core	Foundational or Major
MEDIA 18000	Individual & Society	Major

Major-36 credits

A. Introductory Courses (9 cr.)

B. Required Production Courses (6 cr.)

C. Elective Production Courses (12 cr.)

E. Elective Analytical Courses (9 cr.)

Analytical courses may be chosen from any analytical offering; however, it is strongly recommended that students consider analytical courses in relation to their area of production.