The Department of Media, Culture, and Communication's Global Media Scholars (GMS) program immerses students in the study of media through NYU's academic sites abroad. The program features a combination of courses and global experiences that allows students to analyze the dynamic range of activities associated with the globalization of media and culture.

Freshmen will be invited to apply to the Global Media Scholars Program each spring. The program involves a two-semester sequence of study beginning the spring of sophomore year at either of NYU's campuses in Paris or Prague, followed by a second semester abroad in the fall of junior year at either of NYU's campuses in Buenos Aires or Shanghai.

Students then enroll in a special Global Media Capstone during the fall term of their senior year. This capstone experience is taught by an MCC faculty member in NYC, followed by travel to a third NYU global site over the January intersession. The Department funds student airfare, lodging, and excursion costs during the Global Media Capstone trip over the January term.

Upon successful completion of the program, students will fulfill the Global Media and Communication area of study within the major and will earn a certificate of completion.

GMS Year-by-Year Guide

Freshman Year

Fall Semester

Begin core curriculum course work in the MCC major.

Spring Semester

Attend the Global Media Scholars (GMS) information session.

Complete core curriculum course work in the MCC major.

Apply to GMS by the August 1 deadline.

Sophomore Year

Fall Semester

Apply to NYU Study Abroad (Paris or Prague for spring and Buenos Aires or Shanghai for fall) by the application deadline.

Attend the Global Media Scholars orientation.

Begin course work in the Global Communication and Media area of study.

Spring Semester

Spend semester abroad at NYU Paris or NYU Prague.

Enroll in MCC's Global Media Seminar along with other MCC courses abroad by advisement.

Junior Year

Fall Semester

Spend semester at NYU Buenos Aires or NYU Shanghai.

Enroll in MCC's Global Media Seminar along with other MCC courses abroad by advisement.

Senior Year

Enroll in a special Global Media Capstone course offered in the fall semester of senior year, followed by travel to an NYU campus in the global network over the January winter session.

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