Media Studies BA

at Queens College, City University of New York

Undergraduate admission is based on high school grades, academic program, and SAT or ACT scores. Successful candidates have at least a B+ average in a well-rounded program of study that includes academic course work in math (3 years), English (4 years), lab science (2 years), social studies (4 years), and foreign language (3 years). New York State GED recipients may apply to Queens College if they earn a score of 3500 or better on the equivalency exam and corresponding high school units. Applicants who are not native English speakers should submit their scores on the TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language). English requirement: a minimum TOEFL of 500.

International Full Time Fees Per Year
$17,980

Coursework includes rhetorical, aesthetic, theoretical, and research-oriented approaches. Students learn how to read carefully, think critically, and write and speak effectively. They may choose to develop expertise in video, film, multimedia, and sound production. In addition, the Media Studies internship program helps students take advantage of opportunities at major public and private institutions in the metropolitan area.