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 University of Calgary Calendar 2020-2021 Faculty of Arts 4. Program Details 4.12 Communication, Media and Film 4.12.1 BA in Communication and Media Studies
4.12.1 BA in Communication and Media Studies

A. FACULTY OF ARTS REQUIREMENTS

Students must adhere to the applicable Faculty of Arts requirements in 3.3.1 Major Degree Programs.

B. MAJOR-FIELD REQUIREMENTS AND RECOMMENDED SEQUENCE

Students must successfully complete a minimum of 48 units to a maximum of 60 units in Courses Constituting the Field of Communication and Media Studies while fulfilling the following requirements:

  1. Core Courses: 24 units Communication and Media Studies 201, 203, 313, 369, 371, 381, 591; Communication and Culture 305.

  2. 18 units from courses labelled Communication and Media Studies or Film 451.

  3. An additional 6 units from Courses Constituting the Field of Communication and Media Studies.

Note: Communication and Media Studies (COMS) courses were formerly named Communications Studies (COMS). All are COMS courses and considered equivalent for prerequisite purposes.

C. DEGREE OPTIONS

The BA in Communication and Media Studies can be taken with Co-operative Education. See section 3.3.8 Co-operative Education Programs for information and requirements.