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Lang Program Contacts

Screen Studies Program Director
Genevieve Yue
Associate Professor, Culture and Media
yueg@newschool.edu

Screen Studies Deaprtmental Faculty Advisor
Leo Goldsmith
Assistant Professor, Screen Studies
goldsmil@newschool.edu 

Screen Studies Production Supervisor
Nathan Fitch
Assistant Professor, Screen Studies
yueg@newschool.edu

Student Success Advisor, Screen Studies
Lily Plummer
Lang Academic Advisor
plummerl@newschool.edu

Adult Bachelor's Program

Students in the Adult Bachelor's Program should see their core faculty advisor. 

This page outlines requirements for the degree in Screen Studies at Lang (BA Screen Studies). Students at Lang and in the Bachelor's Program for Adults and Transfer Students (Adult Bachelor's Program) can also focus on this subject when pursuing a major in Liberal Arts (BA or BS Liberal Arts), which allows them to design their curriculum. Students in the Adult Bachelor's Program who are interested in this subject or pursuing a BA or BS in Media Studies should consult their core faculty advisor.

Requirements for the BA in Screen Studies at Lang

Only specific courses satisfy the major requirements, including electives. Courses should be chosen carefully, in consultation with the your Student Success advisor and the departmental faculty advisor who can offer detailed information about the program and suggest course sequences. Learn more and track your progress in the Detailed Degree Requirements and Screen Studies Requirements Worksheets below.

Introductory courses:

  • LCST 2122 Introduction to Screen Studies (3–4 credits)
  • Choose one:  
    • LCST 2451/2450 or ULEC 2028/2029 Introduction to Media Studies (3–4 credits)
    • LCST 2121/2120 or ULEC 2026/2027 Introduction to Cultural Studies (3–4 credits)

Other required courses:

  • LCST electives totaling 27–36 credits, chosen in consultation with the departmental faculty advisor. At least one must be 4000 level or higher; at least one must be in Media Studies and one must be in Cultural Studies.

Senior Capstone:

  • Choose one in consultation with your departmental faculty advisor (3–4 credits):
    • LCST 4900 Senior Seminar (spring term only)
    • LCST 4990 Senior Work (independent study; permission required)
    • A second 4000-level LCST course (or graduate course, with approval)

Total credits: 36–48

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