A. FACULTY OF ARTS REQUIREMENTS
1. Overall Program: Successful completion of 120 units (20.0 full-courses equivalents) inclusive of 48 units (8.0 full-course equivalents) for an applicable diploma (see below).
2. Program Focus: Successful completion of the Communication and Media Studies Requirements and Other Requirements listed below.
3. Academic Achievement:
(a) A minimum GPA of 2.00 must be achieved over all courses.
(b) A maximum of 18 units (3.0 full-course equivalent) "D" or "D+" grades overall.
(c) A maximum of 6 units (1.0 full-course equivalent) "D" or "D+" grades in the major field.
4. University of Calgary Study: A maximum of 60 units (10.0 full-course equivalents) in eligible post-secondary transfer credits from other institutions may be counted toward the degree inclusive of the 48 units (8.0 full-course equivalents) for an applicable diploma (see below).
5. Depth: A maximum of 54 units (9.0 full-course equivalents) at the junior or 200 level (including the 24 units (4.0 full-course equivalents) of junior transfer credit received as part of the diploma).
6. Breadth: A minimum of 6 units (1.0 full-course equivalent) from the Faculty of Science.
7. Physical Activity Courses: A maximum of 6 units (1.0 full-course equivalent) may be taken from: Dance Education Activity/Theory, Outdoor Pursuits Activity/Theory and Physical Education Activity/Theory.
B. COMMUNICATION AND MEDIA STUDIES REQUIREMENTS
1. Core Courses: 27 units (4.5 full-course equivalents) consisting of Communication and Media Studies 201, 313, 369, 371, 381, 580, Communication and Culture 301 and one of Communication and Media Studies 203 or 393.
2. Topics Course: an additional 9 units (1.5 full-course equivalents) from courses labelled Communication and Media Studies, 3 units (0.5 full-course equivalent) of which must be at the 400 level or above.
C. OTHER REQUIREMENT
Applicable Diploma: Completion of one of the following two-year diploma programs, or an approved equivalent, with a grade point average of 2.00 on all courses. No more than 9 units (1.5 full-course equivalents) may have a "D" or "D+".
- SAIT Polytechnic: Journalism; Cinema, Television, Stage and Radio; New Media Production and Design; Radio, Television and Broadcast News; Film and Video Production; Graphic Communications and Print Technology
- NAIT: Radio and Television Arts; Digital Media and IT
- Lethbridge College: Communication Arts: Print Journalism; Broadcast Journalism; Advertising and Public Relations
- Grant MacEwan University: Design Studies
- Mount Royal University: Broadcasting
- Algonquin College: Broadcasting; Journalism; Professional Writing
- BCIT: Broadcast and Media Communications
- Douglas College: Professional Writing
- Sheridan College: Print/Broadcast Journalism
- Memorial University: Professional Writing; Performance and Communications Media
- Confederation College: Broadcasting - Television Production; Film Production
D. DEGREE OPTIONS
The Bachelor of Communication and Media Studies can be taken with Co-operative Education but students may face sequencing constraints and/or require extra time to complete their programs. See section 3.4.4 Co-operative Education Programs for information and requirements.
Notes:
- Students must apply separately to the post-secondary institution offering the diploma and meet all its admission requirements and application deadlines. Students who are unsuccessful in applying to the post-secondary institution offering the diploma may transfer to the four-year Bachelor of Arts in Communication and Media Studies at the University of Calgary, or any other University of Calgary program for which they qualify. Courses already completed toward the Bachelor of Communication and Media Studies may be applied toward the Bachelor of Arts in Communication and Media Studies.
- Students should enrol in Communication and Media Studies 201, 313, 369, 371, 381 and Communication and Culture 301 as early as possible in their program of study.
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