The Undergraduate Major
There are three ways for MIT undergraduates to major in Comparative Media Studies:
It is also possible to Minor (6 subjects) or Concentrate (4 subjects) in CMS.
Fall 2008 CMS Course List
Fall 2008 CMS Course Supplement (PDF)
Requirements for the CMS Full Major
The Comparative Media Studies full major (21L-CMS) requires ten subjects, mapped out as follows.
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Six Restricted Electives
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It is strongly recommended that majors take a project-based course with a substantial hands-on component as one of their electives.
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| Additional unrestricted electives to total 180 units beyond the GIRs. |
Requirements for the CMS Joint Major
The Comparative Media Studies joint major (21E or 21S) requires eight CMS subjects, mapped out as follows, plus 6 subjects from an Engineering or Science major. In addition, the joint major requires a filed petition with the SOCR (click for PDF).
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Five Restricted Electives
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It is strongly recommended that majors take a project-based course with a substantial hands-on component as one of their electives.
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6 subjects in an Engineering or Science Major
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Students choose 6 subjects in an Engineering or Science Major in consultation with an advisor from the major
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| Additional unrestricted electives to total 180 units beyond the GIRs. |
| File a petition with SOCR (PDF) |
Requirements for the Second Degree in CMS
A second degree in Comparative Media Studies (21L-CMS) requires ten subjects (the same requirements as the full major), mapped out as follows. In addition, the second degree requires an extra 90 units and a filed petition with the CoC (Committee on Curricula) (click for instructions or PDF of the form).
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(Same Requirements as Full Major)
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Six Restricted Electives
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It is strongly recommended that majors take a project-based course with a substantial hands-on component as one of their electives.
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| Total units beyond GIRs=270 |
Major Advisors
Students with questions about the Major in Comparative Media Studies, how to declare a CMS Major, or how the Major requirements can be fulfilled, should contact the following individuals.
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William Uricchio
Major Advisor
uricchio [at] mit.edu
14N-211
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Martin Marks
Major Advisor
mmmarks [at] mit.edu
10-268
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Leila Kinney
Administrator for Academic Programs
lwkinney [at] mit.edu
14N-213
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Becky Sheperdson
Undergraduate Administrator
bshep [at] mit.edu
14N-213
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