Cinema and Media Studies

The Cinema and Media Studies Program in the Department of Film, Television and Digital Media offers two tracks for completion of the M.A. degree, a Pre-doctoral Track (M.A./Ph.D.) intended for students who wish to continue their education at the doctoral level and a Professional Track (M.A. Professional) intended for students who seek careers in the entertainment industry, archives, film festivals and related fields.

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