FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ABOUT THE B.A. IN
MEDIA STUDY
Below are some of the most commonly asked questions about the Media Study
Major, Degree Requirements, and Undergraduate Media Study Courses.
-» What do I study as a Media Study major? -» Is Media Study a journalism degree? -» Can I do both concentrations in Media Study? -» Can undeclared/undecided majors take Media Study courses?
_/ _/ _/ DEGREE REQUIREMENTS FOR MEDIA STUDY MAJORS Questions such as the ones listed below are answered in detail on our Degree Requirements page.
How many credits do I have to take in Media Study?
What do I take for my Media Study electives?
_/ _/ _/ THE VIRTUAL MINOR FOR MEDIA STUDY MAJORS
Questions such as the ones listed below are answered in detail on our Degree Requirements page.
-» What is the Virtual Minor? -» Do I have to have a Minor?
_/ _/ _/ REGISTRATION FOR MEDIA STUDY COURSES
-»How do I force-add Media Study courses?
Check current enrollment at this Records and Registration link to see if spaces open
up. Media Study majors can fill out a force-add slip with the department advisor
and request a faculty signature.
-»What are "PI" courses?
"PI" are Permission by Instructor Only courses. Students must contact
the instructor or department for information. Most "PI" courses are
advanced production courses that must be taken in a sequence and are for majors-only.
In most cases, students will have to sign up for the course with the instructor
at least a semester in advance.
_/ _/ _/ INTERNSHIPS
Questions such as the ones listed below are answered in detail on our Internship page.
-» How do I get an internship? -» How many credit hours do I sign up for with an internship? -» Available Internships --
What resources are there in Buffalo outside of the school?
_/ _/ _/ PORTFOLIOS
Questions such as the ones listed below are answered in detail on our Admissions page.
-» What are the portfolios requirements for production? -» When are portfolios due? -» What are the portfolio submission requirements?
-» What are the criteria for portfolio review? -» What are some good introductory Media Study courses to take my freshman & sophomore year?
_/ _/ _/ GRADUATION Questions such as the ones listed below are answered in detail on our Degree Requirements page.
-» How do I know that I am ready to graduate with my B.A. in
Media Study? -» What paperwork does UB require in order for me to graduate? -» What are the deadlines to file
the degree card?
