Phone: (845) 257-3450
Location: Coykendall Science Building Room 51
Web address: www.newpaltz.edu/comm_media 
The Department of Communication & Media offers distinct majors in Communication Studies, Journalism, and Media. All the Department's majors lead to either the bachelor of arts or bachelor of science degree, blending technical and theoretical courses that can lead to graduate study or a variety of careers, from journalism to media to public relations to corporate and public communication. We also offer a minor in Communication Studies and, in conjunction with the Department of Art History (School of Fine & Performing Arts), an interdisciplinary minor in Film & Video Studies.
Students wishing to declare a major in any area of this department must have completed a minimum of 30 credits of college-level work and have at least a 2.00 GPA. Acceptance into the Media Production area is limited. See the Department office, Web page, or Admissions for specific requirements and deadlines.
The Journalism and Media programs are housed in a building wing with two computer labs for writing; one computer lab for editing and graphics; two video editing suites, including computers for multi-media production; and two audio studios complete with editing facilities. There is also a lounge/reading-seminar room for students taking courses in Communication & Media.
Students may not receive a grade lower than "C-" in any course considered part of the student's major program.
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