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THESIS (CM5095)

At the end of the course work students have the option of completing a thesis or an 6-credit Internship.
In the last semester of their studies students may choose to complete a 14,000 to 20,000 word thesis (instead of an Internship). Additional paperwork available in the Office of the Registrar is MANDATORY for registration of the thesis. CM 5095 will count as 8 credits for catalogs prior to 2022-2023. 6 credit is in effect for students who start in Fall 2022 and beyond.

GLOBAL COMMUNICATIONS RESEARCH SEMINAR (CM5097)

This graduate course focuses each semester on a topic of current research within the field of communications. Each week, the topic will be explored in a dual format: a seminar accompanied by a guest lecture by a different researcher in the field. The course aims to provide a comprehensive overview of debates of contemporary relevance to communications scholarship.

INTERNSHIP (CM5098)

In the last semester of their studies students may choose to complete an Internship (instead of a Thesis) with a corporation, international organization, government body or NGO - requires a 50-60 page report and represents 3/6 months' work. Registration of the internship is subject to the MA Program Director's approval. Please contact the Internship Office for more information. CM 5098 will count as 8 credits for catalogs prior to 2022-2023. 6 credit is in effect for students who start in Fall 2022 and beyond.

EDITORSHIP (CM5850)

Through this editorship, a graduate student assumes a senior role in an undergraduate workshop that trains students in magazine writing and production through hands-on experience working on a high-quality student magazine, the Peacock. Students participate in a newsroom setting in a variety of roles -- from writing and editing to pagination and layout -- to produce the Peacock in both print and online versions. Graduate editors hold leadership roles in the AUP student media such as Art Director or Deputy Art Director. Editorships count for two credits and may replace a module within the MAGC program and may very exceptionally be taken on top of a 16 credit course load with permission of the program director.

INTRO TO WEB AUTHORING (CS1005)

Introduces Web publishing in 12 sessions. Students will learn the basics of HTML and the use of at least one HTML editor. Site publishing including file structures, image and sound files will be covered.

INTRO TO COMPUTER PROGRAMMING I (CS1040)

Introduces the field of computer science and the fundamental concepts of programming from an object-oriented perspective using the programming language Java. Starts with practical problem-solving and leads to the study and analysis of simple algorithms, data types, control structures, and use of simple data structures such as arrays and strings.

TOPICS IN COMPUTER SCIENCE (CS1091)

Topics vary by semester