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    Orville Lee
    Chair, Culture and Media at Lang
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    Heather Davis
    Lang Departmental Faculty Advisor, Culture and Media
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    Genevieve Yue
    Lang Departmental Faculty Advisor, Screen Studies
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  • This page outlines requirements for the BA in Culture and Media at Lang. Students in the Bachelor’s Program for Adults and Transfer Students (BPATS) who are pursuing a BA or BS in Culture and Media have different requirements and should consult their core faculty advisor. Undergraduates across the university can study Culture and Media as a minor.

    Requirements for the Major in Culture and Media at Lang

    Only specific courses satisfy the major requirements, including electives. Courses should be chosen carefully, in consultation with the Departmental Faculty Advisor and your Student Success advisor. See the university course catalog for fall 2025 Culture and Media courses that fulfill these requirements. Learn more and track your progress in the Detailed Degree Requirements section and Lang Culture and Media Requirements Worksheets below.

    Introductory courses:

    • 2 introductory core courses (6–8 credits)

    Other required courses and Senior Capstone:
    Choose either Option A or Option B below:

    • Option A: 
      • 8 courses, 2 of which are practice-based and 6 of which must be at the 3000 level or above (24–32 credits):
        • 2 electives in the area of Cultural Studies (6–8 credits)
        • 2 electives in the area of Media Studies (6–8 credits)
        • 2 electives in the area of Screen Studies (6–8 credits)
        • 2 additional courses in any area of focus (6–8 credits)
      • 2 Senior Capstone courses (7–8 credits)
    • Option B: 8 courses, 2 of which are practice-based and 6 of which must be at the 3000 level or above (24–32 credits):
      • 6 electives in one area of focus: Cultural Studies, Media Studies, or Screen Studies (18–24 credits)
      • 1 elective in second area of focus (3–4 credits)
      • 1 elective in third area of focus (3–4 credits)
      • 2 Senior Capstone courses (7–8 credits)

    Total Culture and Media credits required for the BA at Lang: 37–48

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