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Film - Bachelor of Arts 2021-22 Degree Map

Requirements (Reqs) of a Bachelor Degree

Degree Maps show how you can earn a degree in four years. It has been created under the assumption that most PSU courses are 4 credits. However, the BA and BS requirements on the map can be satisfied with fewer credits, but this may require you to take additional general elective courses to reach the 180 total credits required for a degree. Speak with an academic advisor to develop your own personalized plan.

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Catalog year defines the specific set of requirements you need to complete a degree. Requirements occasionally change, so it may benefit you to follow a different catalog. Typically, your catalog year is the year you began at PSU, but if you are a transfer student you may be eligible for an earlier catalog. You should talk with your advisor about which catalog requirements make sense for you.
 

First Year

Fall Courses Fall Credits Winter Courses Winter Credits Spring Courses Spring Credits
Freshman Inquiry 5 Freshman Inquiry 5 Freshman Inquiry 5
BA Second Language 101 3-5 BA Second Language 102 3-5 BA Second Language 103 3-5
FILM 131 4 FILM 132 4 FILM 231 4
General Elective 1 General Elective 1 General Elective 1
Total Fall Credits 13-15 Total Winter Credits 13-15 Total Spring Credits 13-15

First Year Milestone: Meet with a DCP Adviser and complete FILM 131 (by end of Winter term).

Second Year

Fall Courses Fall Credits Winter Courses Winter Credits Spring Courses Spring Credits
Sophomore Inquiry 4 Sophomore Inquiry 4 Sophomore Inquiry 4
BA Second Language 201 3-5 BA Second Language 202 3-5 BA Second Language 203 3-5
FILM 280 4 CTP Film Major Elective 4 CTP Film Major Elective 4
BA Math/Science 3-4 BA Science/Social Science 3-4 International Cinema Elective 4
Total Fall Credits 14-17 Total Winter Credits 14-17 Total Spring Credits 15-17

Second Year Milestone: Meet with assigned Film Faculty Advisor (by end of Winter term).

Third Year

Fall Courses Fall Credits Winter Courses Winter Credits Spring Courses Spring Credits
Upper Division Cluster 4 Upper Division Cluster 4 Upper Division Cluster 4
FILM 381 4 FILM 382 4 FILM 383 4
CTP Film Major Elective 4 ASPD Film Major Elective 4 CTP Film Major Elective 4
General Elective 4 BA Science/Social Science 3-4 International Cinema Elective 4
Total Fall Credits 16 Total Winter Credits 15-16 Total Spring Credits 16

Fourth Year

Fall Courses Fall Credits Winter Courses Winter Credits Spring Courses Spring Credits
Senior Capstone 6 ASPD Film Major Elective 4 ASPD Film Major Elective 4
FILM 480 4 UD Film Major Elective 4 UD Film Major Elective 4
General Elective 4 UD Film Major Elective 4 General Elective 4
    General Elective 4    
Total Fall Credits 14 Total Winter Credits 16 Total Spring Credits 12

 

Additional Map Notes:

  • FILM 131 and FILM 132: Majors must be graded at a C+ or above in both courses. Majors may take each class twice to earn a minimum C+ grade in both to advance to 200-level and upper-division courses.
  • CTP Film Major Elective, International Cinema Elective and ASPD Film Major Elective: May be taken in any order. CTP = Critical & Theoretical Practices; ASPD = Advanced Studies & Professional Development; International Cinema.
  • FILM 381, 382 and 383: Can be taken in any order.
  • FILM 480: Requires FILM 280 as a prerequisite.
  • You may need to add additional general elective credits to your plan to reach 180 total credits.

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