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Kate Eichhorn
Chair of Culture and Media
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Heather Davis
Departmental Faculty Advisor of Culture and Media
davish1@newschool.edu
Genevieve Yue
Program Director of Screen Studies
yueg@newschool.edu
Leo Goldsmith
Deaprtmental Faculty Advisor of Screen Studies
goldsmil@newschool.edu
Nathan Fitch
Production Supervisor of Screen Studies
fitchn@newschool.edu
Student Success Advisor, Culture and Media
Kimberly Waters
Lang Academic Advisor
watersk@newschool.edu
Adult Bachelor's Program
Students in the Adult Bachelor's Program who are interested in this subject area should see their core faculty advisor.
This page outlines requirements for the BA in Culture and Media at Lang. Students in the Bachelor's Program for Adults and Transfer Students (Adult Bachelor’s Program) who are pursuing a BA or BS in Media Studies 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 spring 2027 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)
- 8 courses, 2 of which are practice-based and 6 of which must be at the 3000 level or above (24–32 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
