FREQUENTY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQs)

1. What degrees do you offer?
   There are two Bachelor of Arts degrees—the Bachelor of Arts in Communication Studies and the Bachelor of Arts in Multimedia Studies.

2. What are the sequences?
   The sequences in the Bachelor of Arts in Communication Studies are:
   Intercultural Communication
   Media & Cultural Studies
   Public Communication
   
   The sequences in the Bachelor of Arts in Multimedia Studies are:
   Film, Video & New Media
   Multimedia Journalism

3. What do you mean by sequence?
   A sequence is a focused course of study that prepares students for certain kinds of careers.

4. What careers do particular sequences prepare me for?
   Public Communication—law, politics and public relations
   Intercultural Communication—human relations training
   Media & Cultural Studies—a general liberal arts degree
   Film, Video & New Media—film and video production and criticism, animation and new media industries
   Multimedia Journalism—print, broadcast and electronic journalism

5. Do all sequences have the same minimum requirements?
   The sequences in the BA in Communication Studies requires 36 credit hours of courses. The sequences in the BA in Multimedia studies require 38 credit hours because of the senior practicum.

6. If I start in one sequence, can I transfer to another?
   Yes you can, but it may mean taking more credit hours to meet new requirements.

7. Is it possible to follow two sequences at the same time?
   Yes, however, it will involve additional semester hours beyond the normal 120 required for graduation.

Important information for undergraduate students

• Undergraduate Course Sequences

• Schedule of Classes

• Faculty

• Important Dates and Deadlines

• Transcripts/Grades (log on to My FAU)

• Undergraduate Program Office (Curriculum Guides)

• Financial Aid

• School Scholarships

• Internships

• Undergraduate Advising