Degree Requirements
Overview
Newhouse students are required to complete a minimum of 122 credits to graduate. Additional credits may be required depending on the student’s minor, dual degree program, or use of elective credits.
Accreditation
The Newhouse School is accredited by the Accrediting Council for Education in Journalism and Mass Communications. Newhouse subscribes to the accrediting agency’s philosophy that communications students must be broadly educated. Therefore, Newhouse limits the number of degree applicable communications credits to 42 credits out of the total 122 credits.
Students may take more than 42 Newhouse credits only if they exceed the 122 minimum credits needed to graduate. The tuition charge per semester remains the same between 12 and 19 credits, so students are often able to accommodate additional Newhouse credits in their four years.
Degree Requirements: Singly Enrolled Newhouse>>
Degree Requirements: Dually Enrolled, Newhouse/iSchool>>
Degree Requirements: Dually Enrolled, Arts & Sciences/Newhouse>>
Newhouse students are required to complete a minimum of 122 credits to graduate. Additional credits may be required depending on the student’s minor, dual degree program, or use of elective credits.
Accreditation
The Newhouse School is accredited by the Accrediting Council for Education in Journalism and Mass Communications. Newhouse subscribes to the accrediting agency’s philosophy that communications students must be broadly educated. Therefore, Newhouse limits the number of degree applicable communications credits to 42 credits out of the total 122 credits.
Students may take more than 42 Newhouse credits only if they exceed the 122 minimum credits needed to graduate. The tuition charge per semester remains the same between 12 and 19 credits, so students are often able to accommodate additional Newhouse credits in their four years.
Degree Requirements: Singly Enrolled Newhouse>>
Degree Requirements: Dually Enrolled, Newhouse/iSchool>>
Degree Requirements: Dually Enrolled, Arts & Sciences/Newhouse>>
Newhouse students are required to complete a minimum of 122 credits to graduate. Additional credits may be required depending on the student’s minor, dual degree program, or use of elective credits.
Accreditation
The Newhouse School is accredited by the Accrediting Council for Education in Journalism and Mass Communications. Newhouse subscribes to the accrediting agency’s philosophy that communications students must be broadly educated. Therefore, Newhouse limits the number of degree applicable communications credits to 42 credits out of the total 122 credits.
Students may take more than 42 Newhouse credits only if they exceed the 122 minimum credits needed to graduate. The tuition charge per semester remains the same between 12 and 19 credits, so students are often able to accommodate additional Newhouse credits in their four years.
Degree Requirements: Singly Enrolled Newhouse>>
Degree Requirements: Dually Enrolled, Newhouse/iSchool>>
Degree Requirements: Dually Enrolled, Arts & Sciences/Newhouse>>
Singly Enrolled Newhouse
Below is a summary of the degree requirements for singly enrolled Newhouse students. Students should consult their academic adviser in the Newhouse Undergraduate Advising Office with any questions regarding degree requirements.
A Bachelor of Science degree in Newhouse contains the following credits:
| 61 credits | Arts & Sciences (includes Arts & Sciences electives and most core courses) |
| 33-42 credits | Newhouse Major |
| 19-28 credits | Minor/Specialization and/or Electives |
Total: 122 credits*Only four credits of the minimum 122 credits can be Physical Education courses. Only elective courses may be taken Pass/Fail (up to 24 credits). The Pass/Fail option may not be used for major, minor/specialization, or core requirements.
Arts & Sciences
The 61 Arts & Sciences credits include Arts & Sciences courses taken to fulfill Newhouse core requirements. However, core requirements alone will not total 61 credits. Students must reach a minimum of 61 Arts & Sciences credits by either completing a minor or specialization in Arts & Sciences, or by taking elective courses in Arts & Sciences, or both. Most courses offered by the College of Arts & Sciences may be counted to meet this requirement. Advanced Placement, International Baccalaureate, and transfer credit equivalents in Arts & Sciences may also apply.
Core Skills Requirements
| Basic Writing | 3 credits | WRT 105, WRT 109, or ENL 213 |
| Foreign Language | 6-8 credits | Two foreign language courses |
| Quantitative Skills | 4 credits | MAT 121, MAT 183, or MAT 221 |
| Additional Skills | 3-4 credits | One additional skills course: foreign language, applied mathematics, computer skills, or public speaking |
| Writing Intensive | 6 credits | Two writing intensive courses |
Core Divisional Requirements
| Social Sciences | 6 credits | Two Social Sciences courses |
| Natural Sciences/Math | 6-8 credits | Two Natural Sciences/Mathematics courses, including one natural science course with a laboratory |
| Humanities | 6 credits | Two Humanities courses |
| Additional Divisionals | 12-16 credits | Four additional courses in the Social Sciences, Natural Sciences/Mathematics, and Humanities |
Newhouse Major
Newhouse majors consist of 33-42 credits. Students may count a maximum of 42 Newhouse credits towards the minimum 122 credit total. Newhouse credits exceeding 42 will not count in the minimum 122 credits required to graduate.
| Newhouse Major | 33-42 credits | All students take: Grammar Competency Test COM 107: Communications and Society COM 117: Multimedia Storytelling |
Minor/Specialization and/or Electives
Singly enrolled Newhouse students are required to complete a minor or specialization. Most minors and specializations consist of 18 credits. Students who minor or specialize in the College of Arts & Sciences can apply those credits towards the required 61 Arts & Sciences credits. Students who minor outside the College of Arts & Sciences must choose elective courses in Arts & Sciences to reach 61 Arts & Sciences credits. The number of elective credits depends on the student’s major and minor/specialization.
| Minor/Specialization | 18 credits minimum | The minor or specialization must be in an area outside of communications. |
| Bandier Specialization | 18 credits | Bandier students must complete a Professional Specialization in place of a minor:
|
Elective Requirements
The number of elective credits varies according to how a student fulfills the Core Skills, Core Divisional, and Minor/Specialization requirements.
Elective courses may be chosen from any area outside of communications.
Students who choose a minor in the iSchool, VPA, Whitman or another professional school must take electives in the College of Arts & Sciences to reach the 61 required Arts & Sciences credits.
| Electives | 1-36 credits |
Notes
Only four credits of the minimum 122 credits can be Physical Education courses.
Only elective courses may be taken Pass/Fail (up to 24 credits). The Pass/Fail option may not be used for major, minor/specialization, or core requirements.
In accordance with our accreditation, Newhouse does not count internship or practicum credit towards the minimum 122 credits required to graduate (except for approved Newhouse internships that count towards selected Newhouse majors). The following experience courses may count towards the required 61 Arts & Sciences credits (if they are listed as Arts & Sciences courses) but they cannot count within the overall 122 credits required to graduate. This list is subject to change as courses are added and updated.
| BUA 400 | The Global Workplace |
| COU 101 | Developmental Issues of College Age Adults |
| CSD 450 | Clinical/Classroom Practicum |
| EDU 200 | Practicum: Primary Grades |
| EDU 201 | Practicum in Pre-K Inclusive Education |
| EDU 315 | Adult Literacy Education: Principles and Practicum |
| EEE 110 | Discovering the Entrepreneur Within |
| ELL 301 | Tutoring English Learners in Schools within the US and Abroad |
| HFS 389 | Leading Human Sexuality Discussion Groups |
| HOM 100 | Music and Entrepreneurship |
| HNR 220 | Strategies for Scholar Development |
| HTW 227 | Healthy You Practicum |
| IPA 270 | International Course |
| IPA 470 | International Internship Abroad |
| IRP 471 | Global Internship |
| IST 337 | IM&T Support Practicum |
| MUI 320 | Syracuse University Recordings |
| MUI 408 | Music Industry Practicum |
| NAT 308 | Iroquois Linguistics in Practice |
| PHP 227 | Healthy You Practicum |
| PSC 317 | Local Internship |
| PSC 471 | Internships: International, National, State |
| PSC 473 | London Seminar |
| PST 121 | Leadership Practicum |
| PST 409 | Intermediate Analysis of Public Policy |
| PST 410 | Practicum in Public Policy |
| SPM 100 | Personal and Social Responsibility |
| URP 270 | Experience Credit |
| URP 470 | Experience Credit |
| Any other non-Newhouse course ending in 270 or 470 |
Below is a summary of the degree requirements for singly enrolled Newhouse students. Students should consult their academic adviser in the Newhouse Undergraduate Advising Office with any questions regarding degree requirements.
A Bachelor of Science degree in Newhouse contains the following credits:
| 61 credits | Arts & Sciences (includes Arts & Sciences electives and most core courses) |
| 39-42 credits | Newhouse Major |
| 19-22 credits | Minor/Specialization and/or Electives |
| 1 credit | First Year Seminar |
| IDEA Course Requirement |
Total: 122 credits*Only four credits of the minimum 122 credits can be Physical Education courses. Only elective courses may be taken Pass/Fail (up to 24 credits). The Pass/Fail option may not be used for major, minor/specialization, or core requirements.
Arts & Sciences
The 61 Arts & Sciences credits include Arts & Sciences courses taken to fulfill Newhouse core requirements. However, core requirements alone will not total 61 credits. Students must reach a minimum of 61 Arts & Sciences credits by either completing a minor or specialization in Arts & Sciences, or by taking elective courses in Arts & Sciences, or both. Most courses offered by the College of Arts & Sciences may be counted to meet this requirement. Advanced Placement, International Baccalaureate, and transfer credit equivalents in Arts & Sciences may also apply.
Core Skills Requirements
| Basic Writing | 3 credits | WRT 105, WRT 109, or ENL 213 |
| Foreign Language | 6-8 credits | Two foreign language courses |
| Quantitative Skills | 4 credits | MAT 121, MAT 183, or MAT 221 |
| Additional Skills | 3-4 credits | One additional skills course: foreign language, applied mathematics, computer skills, or public speaking |
| Writing Intensive | 6 credits | Two writing intensive courses |
Core Divisional Requirements
| Social Sciences | 6 credits | Two Social Sciences courses |
| Natural Sciences/Math | 6-8 credits | Two Natural Sciences/Mathematics courses, including one natural science course with a laboratory |
| Humanities | 6 credits | Two Humanities courses |
| Additional Divisionals | 12-16 credits | Four additional courses in the Social Sciences, Natural Sciences/Mathematics, and Humanities |
Newhouse Major
Newhouse majors consist of 39-42 credits. Students may count a maximum of 42 Newhouse credits towards the minimum 122 credit total. Newhouse credits exceeding 42 will not count in the minimum 122 credits required to graduate.
| Newhouse Major | 39-42 credits | All students take: Grammar Competency Test COM 107: Communications and Society COM 117: Multimedia Storytelling |
Minor/Specialization and/or Electives
Singly enrolled Newhouse students are required to complete a minor or specialization. Most minors and specializations consist of 18 credits. Students who minor or specialize in the College of Arts & Sciences can apply those credits towards the required 61 Arts & Sciences credits. Students who minor outside the College of Arts & Sciences must choose elective courses in Arts & Sciences to reach 61 Arts & Sciences credits. The number of elective credits depends on the student’s major and minor/specialization.
| Minor/Specialization | 18 credits minimum | The minor or specialization must be in an area outside of communications. |
| Bandier Specialization | 18 credits | Bandier students must complete a Professional Specialization in place of a minor:
|
Elective Requirements
The number of elective credits varies according to how a student fulfills the Core Skills, Core Divisional, and Minor/Specialization requirements.
Elective courses may be chosen from any area outside of communications.
Students who choose a minor in the iSchool, VPA, Whitman or another professional school must take electives in the College of Arts & Sciences to reach the 61 required Arts & Sciences credits.
| Electives | 1-31 credits |
First Year Seminar (FYS 101)
First-Year Seminar (FYS 101) is a one-credit, semester long course that engages all first-year and transfer students in guided conversations, experiential activities, and written assignments about transitioning to Syracuse University. During this course students will explore and explain personal goals for their education at Syracuse University and develop an understanding of the complex components of identity and how they relate to multiple communities, including finding points of connection with the Syracuse University community.
FYS 101 does count within the 61 credits of Arts and Sciences needed to graduate.
| FYS 101 | 1 credit |
IDEA Course Requirement
Newhouse students are required to take one course to fulfill the IDEA Course Requirement.
The IDEA course requirement provides undergraduate students the opportunity to explore concepts in social justice, broadly defined. The IDEA acronym encapsulates the core concepts of Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Accessibility. These concepts are integral to models of social justice and through their examination students can learn about important values, voices,and lives that have been marginalized and erased, along with strategies to create stronger and more just communities.
Transfer and other credit are not accepted for the IDEA Requirement except when they are included in an associate degree as defined in articulation agreements.
IDEA courses may be taught in any of the schools and colleges at the university. They vary greatly in topic area and content.
In addition to satisfying the IDEA requirement in the student’s program of study, IDEA courses may also satisfy other major, minor/specialization or arts and science core requirements. The IDEA requirement may be completed at any time, but students are encouraged to do so early in their curriculum if possible.
A list of IDEA course requirements can be found here.
Notes
Only four credits of the minimum 122 credits can be Physical Education courses.
Only elective courses may be taken Pass/Fail (up to 24 credits). The Pass/Fail option may not be used for major, minor/specialization, or core requirements.
In accordance with our accreditation, Newhouse does not count internship or practicum credit towards the minimum 122 credits required to graduate (except for approved Newhouse internships that count towards selected Newhouse majors). The following experience courses may count towards the required 61 Arts & Sciences credits (if they are listed as Arts & Sciences courses) but they cannot count within the overall 122 credits required to graduate. This list is subject to change as courses are added and updated.
| BUA 400 | The Global Workplace |
| COU 101 | Developmental Issues of College Age Adults |
| CSD 450 | Clinical/Classroom Practicum |
| EDU 200 | Practicum: Primary Grades |
| EDU 201 | Practicum in Pre-K Inclusive Education |
| EDU 315 | Adult Literacy Education: Principles and Practicum |
| EEE 110 | Discovering the Entrepreneur Within |
| ELL 301 | Tutoring English Learners in Schools within the US and Abroad |
| HFS 389 | Leading Human Sexuality Discussion Groups |
| HOM 100 | Music and Entrepreneurship |
| HNR 220 | Strategies for Scholar Development |
| HTW 227 | Healthy You Practicum |
| IPA 270 | International Course |
| IPA 470 | International Internship Abroad |
| IRP 471 | Global Internship |
| IST 337 | IM&T Support Practicum |
| MUI 320 | Syracuse University Recordings |
| MUI 408 | Music Industry Practicum |
| NAT 308 | Iroquois Linguistics in Practice |
| PHP 227 | Healthy You Practicum |
| PSC 317 | Local Internship |
| PSC 471 | Internships: International, National, State |
| PSC 473 | London Seminar |
| PST 121 | Leadership Practicum |
| PST 409 | Intermediate Analysis of Public Policy |
| PST 410 | Practicum in Public Policy |
| SPM 100 | Personal and Social Responsibility |
| URP 270 | Experience Credit |
| URP 470 | Experience Credit |
| Any other non-Newhouse course ending in 270 or 470 |
Below is a summary of the degree requirements for singly enrolled Newhouse students. Students should consult their academic adviser in the Newhouse Undergraduate Advising Office with any questions regarding degree requirements.
A Bachelor of Science degree in Newhouse contains the following credits:
| 61 credits | Arts & Sciences (includes Arts & Sciences electives and most core courses) |
| 39-42 credits | Newhouse Major |
| 19-22 credits | Minor/Specialization and/or Electives |
| First Year Seminar | |
| IDEA Course Requirement |
Total: 122 credits*Only four credits of the minimum 122 credits can be Physical Education courses. Only elective courses may be taken Pass/Fail (up to 24 credits). The Pass/Fail option may not be used for major, minor/specialization, or core requirements.
Arts & Sciences
The 61 Arts & Sciences credits include Arts & Sciences courses taken to fulfill Newhouse core requirements. However, core requirements alone will not total 61 credits. Students must reach a minimum of 61 Arts & Sciences credits by either completing a minor or specialization in Arts & Sciences, or by taking elective courses in Arts & Sciences, or both. Most courses offered by the College of Arts & Sciences may be counted to meet this requirement. Advanced Placement, International Baccalaureate, and transfer credit equivalents in Arts & Sciences may also apply.
Core Skills Requirements
| Basic Writing | 3 credits | WRT 105, WRT 109, or ENL 213 |
| Foreign Language | 6-8 credits | Two foreign language courses |
| Quantitative Skills | 4 credits | MAT 121, MAT 183, or MAT 221 |
| Additional Skills | 3-4 credits | One additional skills course: foreign language, applied mathematics, computer skills, or public speaking |
| Writing Intensive | 6 credits | Two writing intensive courses |
Core Divisional Requirements
| Social Sciences | 6 credits | Two Social Sciences courses |
| Natural Sciences/Math | 6-8 credits | Two Natural Sciences/Mathematics courses, including one natural science course with a laboratory |
| Humanities | 6 credits | Two Humanities courses |
| Additional Divisionals | 12-16 credits | Four additional courses in the Social Sciences, Natural Sciences/Mathematics, and Humanities |
Newhouse Major
Newhouse majors consist of 39-42 credits. Students may count a maximum of 42 Newhouse credits towards the minimum 122 credit total. Newhouse credits exceeding 42 will not count in the minimum 122 credits required to graduate.
| Newhouse Major | 39-42 credits | All students take: Grammar Competency Test COM 107: Communications and Society COM 117: Multimedia StorytellingNewhouse Diversity CourseGlobal Experience |
Minor/Specialization and/or Electives
Singly enrolled Newhouse students are required to complete a minor or specialization. Most minors and specializations consist of 18 credits. Students who minor or specialize in the College of Arts & Sciences can apply those credits towards the required 61 Arts & Sciences credits. Students who minor outside the College of Arts & Sciences must choose elective courses in Arts & Sciences to reach 61 Arts & Sciences credits. The number of elective credits depends on the student’s major and minor/specialization.
| Minor/Specialization | 18 credits minimum | The minor or specialization must be in an area outside of communications. |
| Bandier Specialization | 18 credits | Bandier students must complete a Professional Specialization in place of a minor:
|
Elective Requirements
The number of elective credits varies according to how a student fulfills the Core Skills, Core Divisional, and Minor/Specialization requirements.
Elective courses may be chosen from any area outside of communications.
Students who choose a minor in the iSchool, VPA, Whitman or another professional school must take electives in the College of Arts & Sciences to reach the 61 required Arts & Sciences credits.
| Electives | 1-31 credits |
First Year Seminar (FYS 101)
First-Year Seminar (FYS 101) is a one-credit, semester long course that engages all first-year and transfer students in guided conversations, experiential activities, and written assignments about transitioning to Syracuse University. During this course students will explore and explain personal goals for their education at Syracuse University and develop an understanding of the complex components of identity and how they relate to multiple communities, including finding points of connection with the Syracuse University community.
FYS 101 does count within the 61 credits of Arts and Sciences needed to graduate.
| FYS 101 | 1 credit |
IDEA Course Requirement
Newhouse students are required to take one course to fulfill the IDEA Course Requirement.
The IDEA course requirement provides undergraduate students the opportunity to explore concepts in social justice, broadly defined. The IDEA acronym encapsulates the core concepts of Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Accessibility. These concepts are integral to models of social justice and through their examination students can learn about important values, voices, and lives that have been marginalized and erased, along with strategies to create stronger and more just communities.
Transfer and other credit are not accepted for the IDEA Requirement except when they are included in an associate degree as defined in articulation agreements.
IDEA courses may be taught in any of the schools and colleges at the university. They vary greatly in topic area and content.
In addition to satisfying the IDEA requirement in the student’s program of study, IDEA courses may also satisfy other major, minor/specialization or arts and science core requirements. The IDEA requirement may be completed at any time, but students are encouraged to do so early in their curriculum if possible.
A list of IDEA course requirements can be found here.
Notes
Only four credits of the minimum 122 credits can be Physical Education courses.
Only elective courses may be taken Pass/Fail (up to 24 credits). The Pass/Fail option may not be used for major, minor/specialization, or core requirements.
In accordance with our accreditation, Newhouse does not count internship or practicum credit towards the minimum 122 credits required to graduate (except for approved Newhouse internships that count towards selected Newhouse majors). The following experience courses may count towards the required 61 Arts & Sciences credits (if they are listed as Arts & Sciences courses) but they cannot count within the overall 122 credits required to graduate. This list is subject to change as courses are added and updated.
| BUA 400 | The Global Workplace |
| COU 101 | Developmental Issues of College Age Adults |
| CSD 450 | Clinical/Classroom Practicum |
| EDU 200 | Practicum: Primary Grades |
| EDU 201 | Practicum in Pre-K Inclusive Education |
| EDU 315 | Adult Literacy Education: Principles and Practicum |
| EEE 110 | Discovering the Entrepreneur Within |
| ELL 301 | Tutoring English Learners in Schools within the US and Abroad |
| HFS 389 | Leading Human Sexuality Discussion Groups |
| HOM 100 | Music and Entrepreneurship |
| HNR 220 | Strategies for Scholar Development |
| HTW 227 | Healthy You Practicum |
| IPA 270 | International Course |
| IPA 470 | International Internship Abroad |
| IRP 471 | Global Internship |
| IST 337 | IM&T Support Practicum |
| MUI 320 | Syracuse University Recordings |
| MUI 408 | Music Industry Practicum |
| NAT 308 | Iroquois Linguistics in Practice |
| PHP 227 | Healthy You Practicum |
| PSC 317 | Local Internship |
| PSC 471 | Internships: International, National, State |
| PSC 473 | London Seminar |
| PST 121 | Leadership Practicum |
| PST 409 | Intermediate Analysis of Public Policy |
| PST 410 | Practicum in Public Policy |
| SPM 100 | Personal and Social Responsibility |
| URP 270 | Experience Credit |
| URP 470 | Experience Credit |
| Any other non-Newhouse course ending in 270 or 470 |
Below is a summary of the degree requirements for singly enrolled Newhouse students. Students should consult their academic adviser in the Newhouse Academic Advising Office with any questions regarding degree requirements.
A Bachelor of Science degree in Newhouse contains the following credits:
| 61 credits | Arts & Sciences (includes Arts & Sciences electives and most core courses) |
| 39-42 credits | Newhouse Major |
| 19-22 credits | Minor/Specialization and/or Electives |
| First Year Seminar | |
| IDEA Course Requirement |
Total: 122 credits*Only four credits of the minimum 122 credits can be Physical Education courses. Only elective courses may be taken Pass/Fail (up to 24 credits). The Pass/Fail option may not be used for major, minor/specialization, or core requirements.
Arts & Sciences
The 61 Arts & Sciences credits include Arts & Sciences courses taken to fulfill Newhouse core requirements. However, core requirements alone will not total 61 credits. Students must reach a minimum of 61 Arts & Sciences credits by either completing a minor or specialization in Arts & Sciences, or by taking elective courses in Arts & Sciences, or both. Most courses offered by the College of Arts & Sciences may be counted to meet this requirement. Advanced Placement, International Baccalaureate, and transfer credit equivalents in Arts & Sciences may also apply.
Core Skills Requirements
| Basic Writing | 3 credits | WRT 105, WRT 109, or ENL 213 |
| Foreign Language | 6-8 credits | Two foreign language courses |
| Quantitative Skills | 4 credits | MAT 121, MAT 183, or MAT 221 |
| Additional Skills | 3-4 credits | One additional skills course: foreign language, applied mathematics, computer skills, or public speaking |
| Writing Intensive | 6 credits | Two writing intensive courses |
Core Divisional Requirements
| Social Sciences | 6 credits | Two Social Sciences courses |
| Natural Sciences/Math | 6-8 credits | Two Natural Sciences/Mathematics courses, including one natural science course with a laboratory |
| Humanities | 6 credits | Two Humanities courses |
| Additional Divisionals | 12-16 credits | Four additional courses in the Social Sciences, Natural Sciences/Mathematics, and Humanities |
Newhouse Major
Newhouse majors consist of 39-42 credits. Students may count a maximum of 42 Newhouse credits towards the minimum 122 credit total. Newhouse credits exceeding 42 will not count in the minimum 122 credits required to graduate.
| Newhouse Major | 39-42 credits | All students take: Grammar Competency Test COM 107: Communications and Society COM 117: Multimedia Storytelling Newhouse Diversity Course Global Experience |
Minor/Specialization and/or Electives
Singly enrolled Newhouse students are required to complete a minor or specialization. Most minors and specializations consist of 18 credits. Students who minor or specialize in the College of Arts & Sciences can apply those credits towards the required 61 Arts & Sciences credits. Students who minor outside the College of Arts & Sciences must choose elective courses in Arts & Sciences to reach 61 Arts & Sciences credits. The number of elective credits depends on the student’s major and minor/specialization.
| Minor/Specialization | 18 credits minimum | The minor or specialization must be in an area outside of communications. |
| Bandier Specialization | 18 credits | Bandier students must complete a Professional Specialization in place of a minor:
|
Elective Requirements
The number of elective credits varies according to how a student fulfills the Core Skills, Core Divisional, and Minor/Specialization requirements.
Elective courses may be chosen from any area outside of communications.
Students who choose a minor in the iSchool, VPA, Whitman or another professional school must take electives in the College of Arts & Sciences to reach the 61 required Arts & Sciences credits.
| Electives | 1-31 credits |
First Year Seminar (FYS 101)
First-Year Seminar (FYS 101) is a one-credit, semester long course that engages all first-year and transfer students in guided conversations, experiential activities, and written assignments about transitioning to Syracuse University. During this course students will explore and explain personal goals for their education at Syracuse University and develop an understanding of the complex components of identity and how they relate to multiple communities, including finding points of connection with the Syracuse University community.
FYS 101 does count within the 61 credits of Arts and Sciences needed to graduate.
| FYS 101 | 1 credit |
IDEA Course Requirement
Newhouse students are required to take one course to fulfill the IDEA Course Requirement.
The IDEA course requirement provides undergraduate students the opportunity to explore concepts in social justice, broadly defined. The IDEA acronym encapsulates the core concepts of Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Accessibility. These concepts are integral to models of social justice and through their examination students can learn about important values, voices, and lives that have been marginalized and erased, along with strategies to create stronger and more just communities.
Transfer and other credit are not accepted for the IDEA Requirement except when they are included in an associate degree as defined in articulation agreements.
IDEA courses may be taught in any of the schools and colleges at the university. They vary greatly in topic area and content.
In addition to satisfying the IDEA requirement in the student’s program of study, IDEA courses may also satisfy other major, minor/specialization or arts and science core requirements. The IDEA requirement may be completed at any time, but students are encouraged to do so early in their curriculum if possible.
A list of IDEA course requirements can be found here.
Notes
Only four credits of the minimum 122 credits can be Physical Education courses.
Only elective courses may be taken Pass/Fail (up to 24 credits). The Pass/Fail option may not be used for major, minor/specialization, or core requirements.
In accordance with our accreditation, Newhouse does not count internship or practicum credit towards the minimum 122 credits required to graduate (except for approved Newhouse internships that count towards selected Newhouse majors). The following experience courses may count towards the required 61 Arts & Sciences credits (if they are listed as Arts & Sciences courses) but they cannot count within the overall 122 credits required to graduate. This list is subject to change as courses are added and updated.
| BUA 400 | The Global Workplace |
| COU 101 | Developmental Issues of College Age Adults |
| CSD 450 | Clinical/Classroom Practicum |
| EDU 200 | Practicum: Primary Grades |
| EDU 201 | Practicum in Pre-K Inclusive Education |
| EDU 315 | Adult Literacy Education: Principles and Practicum |
| EEE 110 | Discovering the Entrepreneur Within |
| ELL 301 | Tutoring English Learners in Schools within the US and Abroad |
| HFS 389 | Leading Human Sexuality Discussion Groups |
| HOM 100 | Music and Entrepreneurship |
| HNR 220 | Strategies for Scholar Development |
| HTW 227 | Healthy You Practicum |
| IPA 270 | International Course |
| IPA 470 | International Internship Abroad |
| IRP 471 | Global Internship |
| IST 337 | IM&T Support Practicum |
| MUI 320 | Syracuse University Recordings |
| MUI 408 | Music Industry Practicum |
| NAT 308 | Iroquois Linguistics in Practice |
| PHP 227 | Healthy You Practicum |
| PSC 317 | Local Internship |
| PSC 471 | Internships: International, National, State |
| PSC 473 | London Seminar |
| PST 121 | Leadership Practicum |
| PST 409 | Intermediate Analysis of Public Policy |
| PST 410 | Practicum in Public Policy |
| SPM 100 | Personal and Social Responsibility |
| URP 270 | Experience Credit |
| URP 470 | Experience Credit |
| Any other non-Newhouse course ending in 270 or 470 |
Below is a summary of the degree requirements for singly enrolled Newhouse students. Students should consult their academic adviser in the Newhouse Academic Advising Office with any questions regarding degree requirements.
A Bachelor of Science degree in Newhouse contains the following credits:
| 61 credits | Arts & Sciences (includes Arts & Sciences electives and most core courses) |
| 39-42 credits | Newhouse Major |
| 19-22 credits | Minor/Specialization and/or Electives |
| First Year Seminar | |
| IDEA Course Requirement |
Total: 122 credits*Only four credits of the minimum 122 credits can be Physical Education courses. Only elective courses may be taken Pass/Fail (up to 24 credits). The Pass/Fail option may not be used for major, minor/specialization, or core requirements.
Arts & Sciences
The 61 Arts & Sciences credits include Arts & Sciences courses taken to fulfill Newhouse core requirements. However, core requirements alone will not total 61 credits. Students must reach a minimum of 61 Arts & Sciences credits by either completing a minor or specialization in Arts & Sciences, or by taking elective courses in Arts & Sciences, or both. Most courses offered by the College of Arts & Sciences may be counted to meet this requirement. Advanced Placement, International Baccalaureate, and transfer credit equivalents in Arts & Sciences may also apply.
Core Skills Requirements
| Basic Writing | 3 credits | WRT 105, WRT 109, or ENL 213 |
| Foreign Language | 6-8 credits | Two foreign language courses |
| Quantitative Skills | 4 credits | MAT 121, MAT 183, or MAT 221 |
| Additional Skills | 3-4 credits | One additional skills course: foreign language, applied mathematics, computer skills, or public speaking |
| Writing Intensive | 6 credits | Two writing intensive courses |
Core Divisional Requirements
| Social Sciences | 6 credits | Two Social Sciences courses |
| Natural Sciences/Math | 6-8 credits | Two Natural Sciences/Mathematics courses, including one natural science course with a laboratory |
| Humanities | 6 credits | Two Humanities courses |
| Additional Divisionals | 12-16 credits | Four additional courses in the Social Sciences, Natural Sciences/Mathematics, and Humanities |
Newhouse Major
Newhouse majors consist of 39-42 credits. Students may count a maximum of 42 Newhouse credits towards the minimum 122 credit total. Newhouse credits exceeding 42 will not count in the minimum 122 credits required to graduate.
| Newhouse Major | 39-42 credits | All students take: Grammar Competency Test COM 107: Communications and Society COM 117: Multimedia Storytelling Newhouse Diversity Course Global Experience |
Minor/Specialization and/or Electives
Singly enrolled Newhouse students are required to complete a minor or specialization. Most minors and specializations consist of 18 credits. Students who minor or specialize in the College of Arts & Sciences can apply those credits towards the required 61 Arts & Sciences credits. Students who minor outside the College of Arts & Sciences must choose elective courses in Arts & Sciences to reach 61 Arts & Sciences credits. The number of elective credits depends on the student’s major and minor/specialization.
| Minor/Specialization | 18 credits minimum | The minor or specialization must be in an area outside of communications. |
| Bandier Specialization | 18 credits | Bandier students must complete a Professional Specialization in place of a minor:
|
Elective Requirements
The number of elective credits varies according to how a student fulfills the Core Skills, Core Divisional, and Minor/Specialization requirements.
Elective courses may be chosen from any area outside of communications.
Students who choose a minor in the iSchool, VPA, Whitman or another professional school must take electives in the College of Arts & Sciences to reach the 61 required Arts & Sciences credits.
| Electives | 1-31 credits |
First Year Seminar (FYS 101)
First-Year Seminar (FYS 101) is a one-credit, semester long course that engages all first-year and transfer students in guided conversations, experiential activities, and written assignments about transitioning to Syracuse University. During this course students will explore and explain personal goals for their education at Syracuse University and develop an understanding of the complex components of identity and how they relate to multiple communities, including finding points of connection with the Syracuse University community.
FYS 101 does count within the 61 credits of Arts and Sciences needed to graduate.
| FYS 101 | 1 credit |
IDEA Course Requirement
Newhouse students are required to take one course to fulfill the IDEA Course Requirement.
The IDEA course requirement provides undergraduate students the opportunity to explore concepts in social justice, broadly defined. The IDEA acronym encapsulates the core concepts of Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Accessibility. These concepts are integral to models of social justice and through their examination students can learn about important values, voices, and lives that have been marginalized and erased, along with strategies to create stronger and more just communities.
Transfer and other credit are not accepted for the IDEA Requirement except when they are included in an associate degree as defined in articulation agreements.
IDEA courses may be taught in any of the schools and colleges at the university. They vary greatly in topic area and content.
In addition to satisfying the IDEA requirement in the student’s program of study, IDEA courses may also satisfy other major, minor/specialization or arts and science core requirements. The IDEA requirement may be completed at any time, but students are encouraged to do so early in their curriculum if possible.
A list of IDEA course requirements can be found here.
Notes
Only four credits of the minimum 122 credits can be Physical Education courses.
Only elective courses may be taken Pass/Fail (up to 24 credits). The Pass/Fail option may not be used for major, minor/specialization, or core requirements.
In accordance with our accreditation, Newhouse does not count internship or practicum credit towards the minimum 122 credits required to graduate (except for approved Newhouse internships that count towards selected Newhouse majors). The following experience courses may count towards the required 61 Arts & Sciences credits (if they are listed as Arts & Sciences courses) but they cannot count within the overall 122 credits required to graduate. This list is subject to change as courses are added and updated.
| BUA 400 | The Global Workplace |
| COU 101 | Developmental Issues of College Age Adults |
| CSD 450 | Clinical/Classroom Practicum |
| EDU 200 | Practicum: Primary Grades |
| EDU 201 | Practicum in Pre-K Inclusive Education |
| EDU 315 | Adult Literacy Education: Principles and Practicum |
| EEE 110 | Discovering the Entrepreneur Within |
| ELL 301 | Tutoring English Learners in Schools within the US and Abroad |
| HFS 389 | Leading Human Sexuality Discussion Groups |
| HOM 100 | Music and Entrepreneurship |
| HNR 220 | Strategies for Scholar Development |
| HTW 227 | Healthy You Practicum |
| IPA 270 | International Course |
| IPA 470 | International Internship Abroad |
| IRP 471 | Global Internship |
| IST 337 | IM&T Support Practicum |
| MUI 320 | Syracuse University Recordings |
| MUI 408 | Music Industry Practicum |
| NAT 308 | Iroquois Linguistics in Practice |
| PHP 227 | Healthy You Practicum |
| PSC 317 | Local Internship |
| PSC 471 | Internships: International, National, State |
| PSC 473 | London Seminar |
| PST 121 | Leadership Practicum |
| PST 409 | Intermediate Analysis of Public Policy |
| PST 410 | Practicum in Public Policy |
| SPM 101 | Personal and Social Responsibility |
| URP 270 | Experience Credit |
| URP 470 | Experience Credit |
| Any other non-Newhouse course ending in 270 or 470 |
Dually Enrolled, Newhouse/iSchool
Below is a summary of the degree requirements for dually enrolled Newhouse/iSchool students. Students should consult their academic adviser in the Newhouse Undergraduate Advising Office with any questions regarding core requirements and Newhouse major requirements. Students should consult their academic adviser in the iSchool Undergraduate Advising Office with any questions regarding iSchool major requirements.
A Bachelor of Science degree in Newhouse/iSchool must contain the following credits:
| 67 credits | Arts & Sciences (includes Arts & Sciences electives and most core courses) |
| 33-42 credits | Newhouse Major |
| 39-40 credits | iSchool Major |
| 3 credits | Programming class |
| Total: 142-152 credits |
Arts & Sciences
The 67 Arts & Sciences credits include Arts & Sciences courses taken to fulfill Newhouse/iSchool core requirements. However, core requirements alone will not total 67 credits. Students must reach a minimum of 67 Arts & Sciences credits by taking elective courses in Arts & Sciences. Most courses offered by the College of Arts & Sciences may be counted to meet this requirement. Advanced Placement, International Baccalaureate, and transfer credit equivalents in Arts & Sciences may also apply.
Core Skills Requirements
| Basic Writing | 3 credits | WRT 105, or WRT 109, or ENL 213 |
| Foreign Language | 6-8 credits | Two foreign language courses |
| Quantitative Skills | 4 credits | MAT 121, MAT 183, or MAT 221 |
| Writing Intensive | 6 credits | Two writing intensive courses |
| Skills Proficiency | 0-4 credits | One of the following:
|
| Computer Programming | 3 credits | IST 256 |
Core Divisional Requirements
| Social Sciences | 9 credits | Three Social Sciences courses |
| Natural Sciences/Math | 9-12 credits | Three Natural Sciences/Mathematics courses, including one natural science course with a laboratory |
| Humanities | 9 credits | Three Humanities courses |
Newhouse Major
Newhouse majors consist of 33-42 credits. Newhouse credits exceeding the 33-42 credits required for the major will not count in the minimum credits required to graduate.
| Newhouse Major | 33-42 credits | All students take:
|
iSchool Major
iSchool majors consist of 39-40 credits. iSchool credits exceeding the 39-40 credits required for the major will not count in the minimum credits required to graduate. Because dual students complete two majors, they are not required to complete a minor/specialization.
| iSchool Major | 39-40 credits |
Arts & Sciences Electives
| Arts & Sciences Electives | 4-26 credits | The number of elective credits varies according to how a student fulfills the Skills and Divisional requirements. |
Notes
All Newhouse majors may participate in a dual program, with the exception of the Bandier major.
Singly enrolled Newhouse students (except Bandier majors) who wish to become a dual with the iSchool must be formally accepted by the iSchool through the intra-university transfer process. Contact the iSchool for application requirements, materials, and deadlines.
The College of Arts & Sciences counts the following Newhouse courses as Arts & Sciences credit for a maximum of 9 credits:
- COM 107
- COM 346 or COM 348
- Communications Law (COM 505 , COM 506, COM 507 or COM 509)
If a student drops their iSchool major and becomes singly enrolled in Newhouse, the above courses will no longer count as Arts & Sciences credit.
Photography and Graphic Design majors are required to take EEE 370, which adds 3 additional professional credits to their degree. To balance out their degree they will need to take 70 credits of Arts and Science.
In accordance with our accreditation, Newhouse does not count internship or practicum credit towards the minimum 142 credits required to graduate (except for approved Newhouse internships that count towards selected Newhouse majors). The following experience courses may count towards the required 67 Arts & Sciences credits (if they are listed as Arts & Sciences courses) but they cannot count within the overall 142 credits required to graduate. This list is subject to change as courses are added and updated. (Special note for Graphics and Photography majors who are dual with the iSchool—their minimum is 145 credits to graduate and a minimum of 70 A&S credits.)
| BUA 400 | The Global Workplace |
| COU 101 | Developmental Issues of College Age Adults |
| CSD 450 | Clinical/Classroom Practicum |
| EDU 200 | Practicum: Primary Grades |
| EDU 201 | Practicum in Pre-K Inclusive Education |
| EDU 315 | Adult Literacy Education: Principles and Practicum |
| EEE 110 | Discovering the Entrepreneur Within |
| ELL 301 | Tutoring English Learners in Schools within the US and Abroad |
| HFS 389 | Leading Human Sexuality Discussion Groups |
| HOM 100 | Music and Entrepreneurship |
| HNR 220 | Strategies for Scholar Development |
| HTW 227 | Healthy You Practicum |
| IPA 270 | International Course |
| IPA 470 | International Internship Abroad |
| IRP 471 | Global Internship |
| IST 337 | IM&T Support Practicum |
| MUI 320 | Syracuse University Recordings |
| MUI 408 | Music Industry Practicum |
| NAT 308 | Iroquois Linguistics in Practice |
| PHP 227 | Healthy You Practicum |
| PSC 317 | Local Internship |
| PSC 471 | Internships: International, National, State |
| PSC 473 | London Seminar |
| PST 121 | Leadership Practicum |
| PST 409 | Intermediate Analysis of Public Policy |
| PST 410 | Practicum in Public Policy |
| SPM 100 | Personal and Social Responsibility |
| URP 270 | Experience Credit |
| URP 470 | Experience Credit |
| Any other non-Newhouse course ending in 270 or 470 |
Below is a summary of the degree requirements for dually enrolled Newhouse/iSchool students. Students should consult their academic adviser in the Newhouse Undergraduate Advising Office with any questions regarding core requirements and Newhouse major requirements. Students should consult their academic adviser in the iSchool Undergraduate Advising Office with any questions regarding iSchool major requirements.
A Bachelor of Science degree in Newhouse/iSchool must contain the following credits:
| 67 credits | Arts & Sciences (includes Arts & Sciences electives and most core courses) |
| 39-42 credits | Newhouse Major |
| 39-40 credits | iSchool Major |
| 3 credits | Programming class |
| First Year Seminar | |
| IDEA Course Requirement | |
| Total: 148-152 credits |
Arts & Sciences
The 67 Arts & Sciences credits include Arts & Sciences courses taken to fulfill Newhouse/iSchool core requirements. However, core requirements alone will not total 67 credits. Students must reach a minimum of 67 Arts & Sciences credits by taking elective courses in Arts & Sciences. Most courses offered by the College of Arts & Sciences may be counted to meet this requirement. Advanced Placement, International Baccalaureate, and transfer credit equivalents in Arts & Sciences may also apply. The one credit of FYS 101 First Year Seminar will count as Arts and Sciences credit for dually enrolled Newhouse iSchool students.
Core Skills Requirements
| Basic Writing | 3 credits | WRT 105, or WRT 109, or ENL 213 |
| Foreign Language | 6-8 credits | Two foreign language courses |
| Quantitative Skills | 4 credits | MAT 121, MAT 183, or MAT 221 |
| Writing Intensive | 6 credits | Two writing intensive courses |
| Skills Proficiency | 0-4 credits | One of the following:
|
| Computer Programming | 3 credits | IST 256 |
Core Divisional Requirements
| Social Sciences | 9 credits | Three Social Sciences courses |
| Natural Sciences/Math | 9-12 credits | Three Natural Sciences/Mathematics courses, including one natural science course with a laboratory |
| Humanities | 9 credits | Three Humanities courses |
Newhouse Major
Newhouse majors consist of 39-42 credits. Newhouse credits exceeding the 39-42 credits required for the major will not count in the minimum credits required to graduate.
| Newhouse Major | 39-42 credits | All students take:
Grammar Competency Test COM 107: Communications and Society COM 117: Multimedia Storytelling Newhouse Diversity Course Global Experience |
iSchool Major
iSchool majors consist of 39-40 credits. iSchool credits exceeding the 39-40 credits required for the major will not count in the minimum credits required to graduate. Because dual students complete two majors, they are not required to complete a minor/specialization.
| iSchool Major | 39-40 credits |
Arts & Sciences Electives
| Arts & Sciences Electives | 6-26 credits | The number of elective credits varies according to how a student fulfills the Skills and Divisional requirements. |
First Year Seminar (FYS 101)
First-Year Seminar (FYS 101) is a one-credit, semester long course that engages all first-year and transfer students in guided conversations, experiential activities, and written assignments about transitioning to Syracuse University. During this course students will explore and explain personal goals for their education at Syracuse University and develop an understanding of the complex components of identity and how they relate to multiple communities, including finding points of connection with the Syracuse University community.
The one credit of FYS 101 First Year Seminar will count as Arts and Science credit for dually enrolled Newhouse/iSchool students.
| FYS 101 | 1 credit |
IDEA Course Requirement
Dually enrolled Newhouse/iSchool students are required to take one course to fulfill the IDEA Course Requirement.
The IDEA course requirement provides undergraduate students the opportunity to explore concepts in social justice, broadly defined. The IDEA acronym encapsulates the core concepts of Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Accessibility. These concepts are integral to models of social justice and through their examination students can learn about important values, voices, and lives that have been marginalized and erased, along with strategies to create stronger and more just communities.
Transfer and other credit are not accepted for the IDEA Requirement except when they are included in an associate degree as defined in articulation agreements.
IDEA courses may be taught in any of the schools and colleges at the university. They vary greatly in topic area and content.
In addition to satisfying the IDEA requirement in the student’s program of study, IDEA courses may also satisfy other major, minor/specialization or arts and science core requirements. The IDEA requirement may be completed at any time, but students are encouraged to do so early in their curriculum if possible.
A list of IDEA course requirements can be found here.
*Set aside IDEA and FYS as University Requirements (not part of basic core).
Notes
All Newhouse majors may participate in a dual program, with the exception of the Bandier major.
Singly enrolled Newhouse students (except Bandier majors) who wish to become a dual with the iSchool must be formally accepted by the iSchool through the intra-university transfer process. Contact the iSchool for application requirements, materials, and deadlines.
The College of Arts & Sciences counts the following Newhouse courses as Arts & Sciences credit for a maximum of 9 credits:
- COM 107
- COM 346, COM 348 or COM 350
- Communications Law (COM 505 , COM 506, COM 507 or COM 509)
If a student drops their iSchool major and becomes singly enrolled in Newhouse, the above courses will no longer count as Arts & Sciences credit.
Photography and Graphic Design majors are required to take EEE 370, which adds 3 additional professional credits to their degree. To balance out their degree they will need to take 70 credits of Arts and Science. (Special note for Photography and Graphic Design majors who are dual with the iSchool; the minimum is 145 credits to graduate and a minimum of 70 Arts and Sciences credits.)
In accordance with our accreditation, Newhouse does not count internship or practicum credit towards the minimum 142 credits required to graduate (except for approved Newhouse internships that count towards selected Newhouse majors). The following experience courses may count towards the required 67 Arts & Sciences credits (if they are listed as Arts & Sciences courses) but they cannot count within the overall 142 credits required to graduate. This list is subject to change as courses are added and updated. (Special note for Graphics and Photography majors who are dual with the iSchool—their minimum is 145 credits to graduate and a minimum of 70 A&S credits.)
| BUA 400 | The Global Workplace |
| COU 101 | Developmental Issues of College Age Adults |
| CSD 450 | Clinical/Classroom Practicum |
| EDU 200 | Practicum: Primary Grades |
| EDU 201 | Practicum in Pre-K Inclusive Education |
| EDU 315 | Adult Literacy Education: Principles and Practicum |
| EEE 110 | Discovering the Entrepreneur Within |
| ELL 301 | Tutoring English Learners in Schools within the US and Abroad |
| HFS 389 | Leading Human Sexuality Discussion Groups |
| HOM 100 | Music and Entrepreneurship |
| HNR 220 | Strategies for Scholar Development |
| HTW 227 | Healthy You Practicum |
| IPA 270 | International Course |
| IPA 470 | International Internship Abroad |
| IRP 471 | Global Internship |
| IST 337 | IM&T Support Practicum |
| MUI 320 | Syracuse University Recordings |
| MUI 408 | Music Industry Practicum |
| NAT 308 | Iroquois Linguistics in Practice |
| PHP 227 | Healthy You Practicum |
| PSC 317 | Local Internship |
| PSC 471 | Internships: International, National, State |
| PSC 473 | London Seminar |
| PST 121 | Leadership Practicum |
| PST 409 | Intermediate Analysis of Public Policy |
| PST 410 | Practicum in Public Policy |
| SPM 100 | Personal and Social Responsibility |
| URP 270 | Experience Credit |
| URP 470 | Experience Credit |
| Any other non-Newhouse course ending in 270 or 470 |
Below is a summary of the degree requirements for dually enrolled Newhouse/iSchool students. Students should consult their academic adviser in the Newhouse Academic Advising Office with any questions regarding core requirements and Newhouse major requirements. Students should consult their academic adviser in the iSchool Undergraduate Advising Office with any questions regarding iSchool major requirements.
A Bachelor of Science degree in Newhouse/iSchool must contain the following credits:
| 67 credits | Arts & Sciences (includes Arts & Sciences electives and most core courses) |
| 39-42 credits | Newhouse Major |
| 42-43 credits | iSchool Major |
| First Year Seminar | |
| IDEA Course Requirement | |
| Total: 148-152 credits |
Arts & Sciences
The 67 Arts & Sciences credits include Arts & Sciences courses taken to fulfill Newhouse/iSchool core requirements. However, core requirements alone will not total 67 credits. Students must reach a minimum of 67 Arts & Sciences credits by taking elective courses in Arts & Sciences. Most courses offered by the College of Arts & Sciences may be counted to meet this requirement. Advanced Placement, International Baccalaureate, and transfer credit equivalents in Arts & Sciences may also apply. The one credit of FYS 101 First Year Seminar will count as Arts and Sciences credit for dually enrolled Newhouse iSchool students.
Core Skills Requirements
| Basic Writing | 3 credits | WRT 105, or WRT 109, or ENL 213 |
| Foreign Language | 6-8 credits | Two foreign language courses |
| Quantitative Skills | 4 credits | MAT 121, MAT 183, or MAT 221 |
| Writing Intensive | 6 credits | Two writing intensive courses |
| Skills Proficiency | 0-4 credits | One of the following:
|
Core Divisional Requirements
| Social Sciences | 9 credits | Three Social Sciences courses |
| Natural Sciences/Math | 9-12 credits | Three Natural Sciences/Mathematics courses, including one natural science course with a laboratory |
| Humanities | 9 credits | Three Humanities courses |
Newhouse Major
Newhouse majors consist of 39-42 credits. Newhouse credits exceeding the 39-42 credits required for the major will not count in the minimum credits required to graduate.
| Newhouse Major | 39-42 credits | All students take:
Grammar Competency Test COM 107: Communications and Society COM 117: Multimedia Storytelling Newhouse Diversity Course Global Experience |
iSchool Major
iSchool majors consist of 42-43 credits. iSchool credits exceeding the 42-43 credits required for the major will not count in the minimum credits required to graduate. Because dual students complete two majors, they are not required to complete a minor/specialization.
| iSchool Major | 42-43 credits |
Arts & Sciences Electives
| Arts & Sciences Electives | 6-26 credits | The number of elective credits varies according to how a student fulfills the Skills and Divisional requirements. |
First Year Seminar (FYS 101)
First-Year Seminar (FYS 101) is a one-credit, semester long course that engages all first-year and transfer students in guided conversations, experiential activities, and written assignments about transitioning to Syracuse University. During this course students will explore and explain personal goals for their education at Syracuse University and develop an understanding of the complex components of identity and how they relate to multiple communities, including finding points of connection with the Syracuse University community.
The one credit of FYS 101 First Year Seminar will count as Arts and Science credit for dually enrolled Newhouse/iSchool students.
| FYS 101 | 1 credit |
IDEA Course Requirement
Dually enrolled Newhouse/iSchool students are required to take one course to fulfill the IDEA Course Requirement.
The IDEA course requirement provides undergraduate students the opportunity to explore concepts in social justice, broadly defined. The IDEA acronym encapsulates the core concepts of Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Accessibility. These concepts are integral to models of social justice and through their examination students can learn about important values, voices, and lives that have been marginalized and erased, along with strategies to create stronger and more just communities.
Transfer and other credit are not accepted for the IDEA Requirement except when they are included in an associate degree as defined in articulation agreements.
IDEA courses may be taught in any of the schools and colleges at the university. They vary greatly in topic area and content.
In addition to satisfying the IDEA requirement in the student’s program of study, IDEA courses may also satisfy other major, minor/specialization or arts and science core requirements. The IDEA requirement may be completed at any time, but students are encouraged to do so early in their curriculum if possible.
A list of IDEA course requirements can be found here.
*Set aside IDEA and FYS as University Requirements (not part of basic core).
Notes
Because dual students complete two majors, they are not required to complete a minor/specialization.
All Newhouse majors may participate in a dual program, with the exception of the Bandier major.
Singly enrolled Newhouse students (except Bandier majors) who wish to become a dual with the iSchool must be formally accepted by the iSchool through the intra-university transfer process. Contact the iSchool for application requirements, materials, and deadlines.
The College of Arts & Sciences counts the following Newhouse courses as Arts & Sciences credit for a maximum of 9 credits:
- COM 107
- COM 346, COM 348 or COM 350
- Communications Law (COM 505 , COM 506, COM 507 or COM 509)
If a student drops their iSchool major and becomes singly enrolled in Newhouse, the above courses will no longer count as Arts & Sciences credit.
Photography and Graphic Design majors are required to take EEE 370, which adds 3 additional professional credits to their degree. To balance out their degree they will need to take 70 credits of Arts and Science. (Special note for Photography and Graphic Design majors who are dual with the iSchool; the minimum is 145 credits to graduate and a minimum of 70 Arts and Sciences credits.)
In accordance with our accreditation, Newhouse does not count internship or practicum credit towards the minimum 142 credits required to graduate (except for approved Newhouse internships that count towards selected Newhouse majors). The following experience courses may count towards the required 67 Arts & Sciences credits (if they are listed as Arts & Sciences courses) but they cannot count within the overall 142 credits required to graduate. This list is subject to change as courses are added and updated. (Special note for Graphics and Photography majors who are dual with the iSchool—their minimum is 145 credits to graduate and a minimum of 70 A&S credits.)
| BUA 400 | The Global Workplace |
| COU 101 | Developmental Issues of College Age Adults |
| CSD 450 | Clinical/Classroom Practicum |
| EDU 200 | Practicum: Primary Grades |
| EDU 201 | Practicum in Pre-K Inclusive Education |
| EDU 315 | Adult Literacy Education: Principles and Practicum |
| EEE 110 | Discovering the Entrepreneur Within |
| ELL 301 | Tutoring English Learners in Schools within the US and Abroad |
| HFS 389 | Leading Human Sexuality Discussion Groups |
| HOM 100 | Music and Entrepreneurship |
| HNR 220 | Strategies for Scholar Development |
| HTW 227 | Healthy You Practicum |
| IPA 270 | International Course |
| IPA 470 | International Internship Abroad |
| IRP 471 | Global Internship |
| IST 337 | IM&T Support Practicum |
| MUI 320 | Syracuse University Recordings |
| MUI 408 | Music Industry Practicum |
| NAT 308 | Iroquois Linguistics in Practice |
| PHP 227 | Healthy You Practicum |
| PSC 317 | Local Internship |
| PSC 471 | Internships: International, National, State |
| PSC 473 | London Seminar |
| PST 121 | Leadership Practicum |
| PST 409 | Intermediate Analysis of Public Policy |
| PST 410 | Practicum in Public Policy |
| SPM 100 | Personal and Social Responsibility |
| URP 270 | Experience Credit |
| URP 470 | Experience Credit |
| Any other non-Newhouse course ending in 270 or 470 |
Below is a summary of the degree requirements for dually enrolled Newhouse/iSchool students. Students should consult their academic adviser in the Newhouse Academic Advising Office with any questions regarding core requirements and Newhouse major requirements. Students should consult their academic adviser in the iSchool Undergraduate Advising Office with any questions regarding iSchool major requirements.
A Bachelor of Science degree in Newhouse/iSchool must contain the following credits:
| 67 credits | Arts & Sciences (includes Arts & Sciences electives and most core courses) |
| 39-42 credits | Newhouse Major |
| 42-43 credits | iSchool Major |
| First Year Seminar | |
| IDEA Course Requirement | |
| Total: 148-152 credits |
Arts & Sciences
The 67 Arts & Sciences credits include Arts & Sciences courses taken to fulfill Newhouse/iSchool core requirements. However, core requirements alone will not total 67 credits. Students must reach a minimum of 67 Arts & Sciences credits by taking elective courses in Arts & Sciences. Most courses offered by the College of Arts & Sciences may be counted to meet this requirement. Advanced Placement, International Baccalaureate, and transfer credit equivalents in Arts & Sciences may also apply. The one credit of FYS 101 First Year Seminar will count as Arts and Sciences credit for dually enrolled Newhouse iSchool students.
Core Skills Requirements
| Basic Writing | 3 credits | WRT 105, or WRT 109, or ENL 213 |
| Foreign Language | 6-8 credits | Two foreign language courses |
| Quantitative Skills | 4 credits | MAT 121, MAT 183, or MAT 221 |
| Writing Intensive | 6 credits | Two writing intensive courses |
| Skills Proficiency | 0-4 credits | One of the following:
|
Core Divisional Requirements
| Social Sciences | 9 credits | Three Social Sciences courses |
| Natural Sciences/Math | 9-12 credits | Three Natural Sciences/Mathematics courses, including one natural science course with a laboratory |
| Humanities | 9 credits | Three Humanities courses |
Newhouse Major
Newhouse majors consist of 39-42 credits. Newhouse credits exceeding the 39-42 credits required for the major will not count in the minimum credits required to graduate.
| Newhouse Major | 39-42 credits | All students take:
Grammar Competency Test COM 107: Communications and Society COM 117: Multimedia Storytelling Newhouse Diversity Course Global Experience |
iSchool Major
iSchool majors consist of 42-43 credits. iSchool credits exceeding the 42-43 credits required for the major will not count in the minimum credits required to graduate. Because dual students complete two majors, they are not required to complete a minor/specialization.
| iSchool Major | 42-43 credits |
Arts & Sciences Electives
| Arts & Sciences Electives | 6-26 credits | The number of elective credits varies according to how a student fulfills the Skills and Divisional requirements. |
First Year Seminar (FYS 101)
First-Year Seminar (FYS 101) is a one-credit, semester long course that engages all first-year and transfer students in guided conversations, experiential activities, and written assignments about transitioning to Syracuse University. During this course students will explore and explain personal goals for their education at Syracuse University and develop an understanding of the complex components of identity and how they relate to multiple communities, including finding points of connection with the Syracuse University community.
The one credit of FYS 101 First Year Seminar will count as Arts and Science credit for dually enrolled Newhouse/iSchool students.
| FYS 101 | 1 credit |
IDEA Course Requirement
Dually enrolled Newhouse/iSchool students are required to take one course to fulfill the IDEA Course Requirement.
The IDEA course requirement provides undergraduate students the opportunity to explore concepts in social justice, broadly defined. The IDEA acronym encapsulates the core concepts of Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Accessibility. These concepts are integral to models of social justice and through their examination students can learn about important values, voices, and lives that have been marginalized and erased, along with strategies to create stronger and more just communities.
Transfer and other credit are not accepted for the IDEA Requirement except when they are included in an associate degree as defined in articulation agreements.
IDEA courses may be taught in any of the schools and colleges at the university. They vary greatly in topic area and content.
In addition to satisfying the IDEA requirement in the student’s program of study, IDEA courses may also satisfy other major, minor/specialization or arts and science core requirements. The IDEA requirement may be completed at any time, but students are encouraged to do so early in their curriculum if possible.
A list of IDEA course requirements can be found here.
*Set aside IDEA and FYS as University Requirements (not part of basic core).
Notes
Because dual students complete two majors, they are not required to complete a minor/specialization.
All Newhouse majors may participate in a dual program, with the exception of the Bandier major.
Singly enrolled Newhouse students (except Bandier majors) who wish to become a dual with the iSchool must be formally accepted by the iSchool through the intra-university transfer process. Contact the iSchool for application requirements, materials, and deadlines.
The College of Arts & Sciences counts the following Newhouse courses as Arts & Sciences credit for a maximum of 9 credits:
- COM 107
- COM 346, COM 348 or COM 350
- Communications Law (COM 505 , COM 506, COM 507 or COM 509)
If a student drops their iSchool major and becomes singly enrolled in Newhouse, the above courses will no longer count as Arts & Sciences credit.
Photography and Graphic Design majors are required to take EEE 370, which adds 3 additional professional credits to their degree. To balance out their degree they will need to take 70 credits of Arts and Science. (Special note for Photography and Graphic Design majors who are dual with the iSchool; the minimum is 145 credits to graduate and a minimum of 70 Arts and Sciences credits.)
In accordance with our accreditation, Newhouse does not count internship or practicum credit towards the minimum 142 credits required to graduate (except for approved Newhouse internships that count towards selected Newhouse majors). The following experience courses may count towards the required 67 Arts & Sciences credits (if they are listed as Arts & Sciences courses) but they cannot count within the overall 142 credits required to graduate. This list is subject to change as courses are added and updated. (Special note for Graphics and Photography majors who are dual with the iSchool—their minimum is 145 credits to graduate and a minimum of 70 A&S credits.)
| BUA 400 | The Global Workplace |
| COU 101 | Developmental Issues of College Age Adults |
| CSD 450 | Clinical/Classroom Practicum |
| EDU 200 | Practicum: Primary Grades |
| EDU 201 | Practicum in Pre-K Inclusive Education |
| EDU 315 | Adult Literacy Education: Principles and Practicum |
| EEE 110 | Discovering the Entrepreneur Within |
| ELL 301 | Tutoring English Learners in Schools within the US and Abroad |
| HFS 389 | Leading Human Sexuality Discussion Groups |
| HOM 100 | Music and Entrepreneurship |
| HNR 220 | Strategies for Scholar Development |
| HTW 227 | Healthy You Practicum |
| IPA 270 | International Course |
| IPA 470 | International Internship Abroad |
| IRP 471 | Global Internship |
| IST 337 | IM&T Support Practicum |
| MUI 320 | Syracuse University Recordings |
| MUI 408 | Music Industry Practicum |
| NAT 308 | Iroquois Linguistics in Practice |
| PHP 227 | Healthy You Practicum |
| PSC 317 | Local Internship |
| PSC 471 | Internships: International, National, State |
| PSC 473 | London Seminar |
| PST 121 | Leadership Practicum |
| PST 409 | Intermediate Analysis of Public Policy |
| PST 410 | Practicum in Public Policy |
| SPM 100 | Personal and Social Responsibility |
| URP 270 | Experience Credit |
| URP 470 | Experience Credit |
| Any other non-Newhouse course ending in 270 or 470 |
Dually Enrolled, Arts & Sciences/Newhouse
Below is a summary of the degree requirements for dually enrolled Arts & Sciences/Newhouse students. Students should consult their academic adviser in the Arts & Sciences Undergraduate Advising Office with any questions regarding core requirements and Arts & Sciences major requirements. Students should consult their academic adviser in the Newhouse Undergraduate Advising Office with any questions regarding Newhouse major requirements.
A Bachelor of Arts or a Bachelor of Science degree in Arts & Sciences/Newhouse must contain the following credits:
| 90 credits | Arts & Sciences (includes most core courses, Arts & Sciences major, and Arts & Sciences electives) |
| 33-42 credits | Newhouse Major |
| Total: 123-132 credits |
The College of Arts & Sciences is the home college for this dual degree. As home college, Arts & Sciences may apply other rules which can affect the number of credits needed to graduate.
Arts & Sciences/Newhouse duals follow the Arts & Sciences core (except for singly enrolled Newhouse students who add an Arts & Sciences dual major after two full semesters with Newhouse).
Contact Arts & Sciences for more information regarding degree and core requirements.
Notes
Because dual students complete two majors, they are not required to complete a minor/specialization.
All Newhouse majors may participate in a dual program, with the exception of the Bandier major.
Singly enrolled Newhouse students (except Bandier majors) who wish to become a dual with Arts & Sciences must be formally accepted by Arts & Sciences through the intra-university transfer process. Contact Arts & Sciences for application requirements, materials, and deadlines.
The College of Arts & Sciences counts the following Newhouse courses as Arts & Sciences credit for a maximum of 9 credits:
- COM 107
- COM 346 or COM 348
- COM Law (COM 505 or COM 506 or COM 507 or COM 509)
If a student drops their Arts & Sciences major and becomes singly enrolled in Newhouse, the above courses will no longer count as Arts & Sciences credit.
Below is a summary of the degree requirements for dually enrolled Arts & Sciences/Newhouse students. Students should consult their academic adviser in the Arts & Sciences Undergraduate Advising Office with any questions regarding core requirements and Arts & Sciences major requirements. Students should consult their academic adviser in the Newhouse Undergraduate Advising Office with any questions regarding Newhouse major requirements.
A Bachelor of Arts or a Bachelor of Science degree in Arts & Sciences/Newhouse must contain the following credits:
| 90 credits | Arts & Sciences (includes most core courses, Arts & Sciences major, FYS 101 and Arts & Sciences electives) |
| 39-42 credits | Newhouse Major |
| FYS 101 First Year Seminar | |
| IDEA Course Requirement | |
| Total: 129-132 credits |
The College of Arts & Sciences is the home college for this dual degree. As home college, Arts & Sciences may apply other rules which can affect the number of credits needed to graduate.
Arts & Sciences/Newhouse duals follow the Arts & Sciences core (except for singly enrolled Newhouse students who add an Arts & Sciences dual major after two full semesters with Newhouse).
Contact Arts & Sciences for more information regarding degree and core requirements.
Notes
Because dual students complete two majors, they are not required to complete a minor/specialization.
All Newhouse majors may participate in a dual program, with the exception of the Bandier major.
Singly enrolled Newhouse students (except Bandier majors) who wish to become a dual with Arts & Sciences must be formally accepted by Arts & Sciences through the intra-university transfer process. Contact Arts & Sciences for application requirements, materials, and deadlines.
The College of Arts & Sciences counts the following Newhouse courses as Arts & Sciences credit for a maximum of 9 credits:
- COM 107
- COM 346, COM 348 or COM 350
- COM Law (COM 505 or COM 506 or COM 507 or COM 509)
If a student drops their Arts & Sciences major and becomes singly enrolled in Newhouse, the above courses will no longer count as Arts & Sciences credit.
Below is a summary of the degree requirements for dually enrolled Arts & Sciences/Newhouse students. Students should consult their academic adviser in the Arts & Sciences Undergraduate Advising Office with any questions regarding core requirements and Arts & Sciences major requirements. Students should consult their academic adviser in the Newhouse Academic Advising Office with any questions regarding Newhouse major requirements.
A Bachelor of Arts or a Bachelor of Science degree in Arts & Sciences/Newhouse must contain the following credits:
| 90 credits | Arts & Sciences (includes most core courses, Arts & Sciences major, FYS 101 and Arts & Sciences electives) |
| 39-42 credits | Newhouse Major |
| FYS 101 First Year Seminar | |
| IDEA Course Requirement | |
| Total: 129-132 credits |
The College of Arts & Sciences is the home college for this dual degree. As home college, Arts & Sciences may apply other rules which can affect the number of credits needed to graduate.
Arts & Sciences/Newhouse duals follow the Arts & Sciences core (except for singly enrolled Newhouse students who add an Arts & Sciences dual major after two full semesters with Newhouse).
Contact Arts & Sciences for more information regarding degree and core requirements.
Notes
Because dual students complete two majors, they are not required to complete a minor/specialization.
All Newhouse majors may participate in a dual program, with the exception of the Bandier major.
Singly enrolled Newhouse students (except Bandier majors) who wish to become a dual with Arts & Sciences must be formally accepted by Arts & Sciences through the intra-university transfer process. Contact Arts & Sciences for application requirements, materials, and deadlines.
The College of Arts & Sciences counts the following Newhouse courses as Arts & Sciences credit for a maximum of 9 credits:
- COM 107
- COM 346, COM 348 or COM 350
- COM Law (COM 505 or COM 506 or COM 507 or COM 509)
If a student drops their Arts & Sciences major and becomes singly enrolled in Newhouse, the above courses will no longer count as Arts & Sciences credit.
Below is a summary of the degree requirements for dually enrolled Arts & Sciences/Newhouse students. Students should consult their academic adviser in the Arts & Sciences Undergraduate Advising Office with any questions regarding core requirements and Arts & Sciences major requirements. Students should consult their academic adviser in the Newhouse Academic Advising Office with any questions regarding Newhouse major requirements.
A Bachelor of Arts or a Bachelor of Science degree in Arts & Sciences/Newhouse must contain the following credits:
| 90 credits | Arts & Sciences (includes most core courses, Arts & Sciences major, FYS 101 and Arts & Sciences electives) |
| 39-42 credits | Newhouse Major |
| FYS 101 First Year Seminar | |
| IDEA Course Requirement | |
| Total: 129-132 credits |
The College of Arts & Sciences is the home college for this dual degree. As home college, Arts & Sciences may apply other rules which can affect the number of credits needed to graduate.
Arts & Sciences/Newhouse duals follow the Arts & Sciences core (except for singly enrolled Newhouse students who add an Arts & Sciences dual major after two full semesters with Newhouse).
Contact Arts & Sciences for more information regarding degree and core requirements.
Notes
Because dual students complete two majors, they are not required to complete a minor/specialization.
All Newhouse majors may participate in a dual program, with the exception of the Bandier major.
Singly enrolled Newhouse students (except Bandier majors) who wish to become a dual with Arts & Sciences must be formally accepted by Arts & Sciences through the intra-university transfer process. Contact Arts & Sciences for application requirements, materials, and deadlines.
The College of Arts & Sciences counts the following Newhouse courses as Arts & Sciences credit for a maximum of 9 credits:
- COM 107
- COM 346, COM 348 or COM 350
- COM Law (COM 505 or COM 506 or COM 507 or COM 509)
If a student drops their Arts & Sciences major and becomes singly enrolled in Newhouse, the above courses will no longer count as Arts & Sciences credit.
Dually Enrolled, Whitman/Newhouse
Below is a summary of the degree requirements for dually enrolled Whitman/Newhouse students. Students should consult their academic adviser in the Whitman Undergraduate Advising Office with any questions regarding core requirements and Whitman major requirements. Students should consult their academic adviser in the Newhouse Undergraduate Advising Office with any questions regarding Newhouse major requirements.
A Bachelor of Science degree in Whitman/Newhouse must contain the following credits:
| 61 credits | Arts & Sciences (includes Arts & Sciences electives and some core courses) |
| 33-42 credits | Newhouse Major |
| 55 credits | Whitman Major |
| Total: 149-158 credits |
The Whitman School of Management is the home college for this dual degree. As home college, Whitman may apply other rules which can affect the number of credits needed to graduate.
Whitman/Newhouse duals follow the Whitman core. Contact Whitman for more information regarding degree and core requirements.
Notes
Because dual students complete two majors, they are not required to complete a minor/specialization.
All Newhouse majors may participate in a dual program, with the exception of the Bandier major.
Singly enrolled Newhouse students (except Bandier majors) who wish to become a dual with Whitman must be formally accepted by Whitman through the intra-university transfer process. Contact Whitman for application requirements, materials, and deadlines.
Whitman counts the following Whitman and Newhouse courses as Arts & Sciences credit for a maximum of 18 credits:
- BUA 345
- COM 107
- COM 346 or COM 348
- COM Law (COM 505 or COM 506 or COM 507 or COM 509)
- LPP 255
- MAS 261
If a student drops their Whitman major and becomes singly enrolled in Newhouse, the above courses will no longer count as Arts & Sciences credit.
Below is a summary of the degree requirements for dually enrolled Whitman/Newhouse students. Students should consult their academic adviser in the Whitman Undergraduate Advising Office with any questions regarding core requirements and Whitman major requirements. Students should consult their academic adviser in the Newhouse Undergraduate Advising Office with any questions regarding Newhouse major requirements.
A Bachelor of Science degree in Whitman/Newhouse must contain the following credits:
| 61 credits | Arts & Sciences (includes Arts & Sciences electives and some core courses) |
| 39-42 credits | Newhouse Major |
| 55 credits | Whitman Major |
| FYS 101 First Year Seminar | |
| IDEA Course Requirement | |
| Total: 155-158 credits |
The Whitman School of Management is the home college for this dual degree. As home college, Whitman may apply other rules which can affect the number of credits needed to graduate.
Whitman/Newhouse duals follow the Whitman core. Contact Whitman for more information regarding degree and core requirements.
Notes
Because dual students complete two majors, they are not required to complete a minor/specialization.
All Newhouse majors may participate in a dual program, with the exception of the Bandier major.
Singly enrolled Newhouse students (except Bandier majors) who wish to become a dual with Whitman must be formally accepted by Whitman through the intra-university transfer process. Contact Whitman for application requirements, materials, and deadlines.
Whitman counts the following Whitman and Newhouse courses as Arts & Sciences credit for a maximum of 18 credits:
- BUA 345
- COM 107
- COM 346, COM 348 or COM 350
- COM Law (COM 505 or COM 506 or COM 507 or COM 509)
- LPP 255
- MAS 261
If a student drops their Whitman major and becomes singly enrolled in Newhouse, the above courses will no longer count as Arts & Sciences credit.
Below is a summary of the degree requirements for dually enrolled Whitman/Newhouse students. Students should consult their academic adviser in the Whitman Undergraduate Advising Office with any questions regarding core requirements and Whitman major requirements. Students should consult their academic adviser in the Newhouse Academic Advising Office with any questions regarding Newhouse major requirements.
A Bachelor of Science degree in Whitman/Newhouse must contain the following credits:
| 61 credits | Arts & Sciences (includes Arts & Sciences electives and some core courses) |
| 39-42 credits | Newhouse Major |
| 55 credits | Whitman Major |
| FYS 101 First Year Seminar | |
| IDEA Course Requirement | |
| Total: 155-158 credits |
The Whitman School of Management is the home college for this dual degree. As home college, Whitman may apply other rules which can affect the number of credits needed to graduate.
Whitman/Newhouse duals follow the Whitman core. Contact Whitman for more information regarding degree and core requirements.
Notes
Because dual students complete two majors, they are not required to complete a minor/specialization.
All Newhouse majors may participate in a dual program, with the exception of the Bandier major.
Singly enrolled Newhouse students (except Bandier majors) who wish to become a dual with Whitman must be formally accepted by Whitman through the intra-university transfer process. Contact Whitman for application requirements, materials, and deadlines.
Whitman counts the following Whitman and Newhouse courses as Arts & Sciences credit for a maximum of 18 credits:
- BUA 345
- COM 107
- COM 346, COM 348 or COM 350
- COM Law (COM 505 or COM 506 or COM 507 or COM 509)
- LPP 255
- MAS 261
If a student drops their Whitman major and becomes singly enrolled in Newhouse, the above courses will no longer count as Arts & Sciences credit.
Combined Program, Newhouse/Falk: Esports Majors
Below is a summary of the degree requirements for the Esports Newhouse/Falk (Combined Program) students. Students should consult their academic adviser in the Newhouse Academic Advising Office with any questions regarding liber arts core requirements and major requirements. Students can also consult their faculty adviser in the in Esports with any questions regarding Esports major requirements.
A Bachelor of Science degree in the Combined Newhouse/Falk – Esports Program must contain the following credits:
| 63 credits | Arts & Sciences (includes most Liberal Arts Core and Arts & Sciences electives) |
| 36 credits | Esports Major |
| 21 credits | Esports Track |
| 6 credits | Open Elective |
| First Year Seminar | |
| IDEA Course Requirement | |
| Total: 126 credits |
Arts & Sciences
The 63 Arts & Sciences credits include Arts & Sciences courses taken to fulfill your Esports – Liberal Arts Core requirements. However, core requirements alone will not total 63 credits. Students must reach a minimum of 63 Arts & Sciences credits by taking elective courses in Arts & Sciences. Most courses offered by the College of Arts & Sciences may be counted to meet this requirement. Advanced Placement, International Baccalaureate, and transfer credit equivalents in Arts & Sciences may also apply. The one credit of FYS 101 First Year Seminar will count as Arts and Sciences credit.
Esports – Liberal Arts Core Skills Requirements
| Basic Writing | WRT 105, or WRT 109, or ENL 213 | 3 credits |
| Foreign Language | Two foreign language courses | 6-8 credits |
| Quantitative Skills | MAT 121 or MAT 221 (note)*Students in the Business & Management Track MUST take MAT 221. | 4 credits Students in the Business & Management Track MUST take MAT 221.Students in the Business & Management Track MUST take MAT 221. |
| Public Speaking | CRS 325 | 3 credits |
Esports – Liberal Arts Core Divisional Requirements
| Class # | Social Sciences (Students must take ALL of the following) | Credits |
| ECN 101 | Introduction to Microeconomics | 3 |
| ENC 102 | Introduction to Macroeconomics | 3 |
| MAX 132 | Global Community | 3 |
| Total: 9 |
| Class # | Natural Sciences/Math | Credits |
| NSD 225 | Nutrition in Health (ALL TRACKS) | 3 |
| Natural Science w/ Lab | CHOOSE ONE Natural Science w/ Lab (Communications/Media & Design Track) | 4 |
| MAT 284 | Business Calculus (Business & Management Track) |
4 |
| Total: 7 |
| Class # | Humanities | Credits |
| ENG 156 | Interpretation of Games | 3 |
| + CHOOSE ONE OF THE FOLLOWING: | ||
| ENG 319 | Topics in Game Studies | 3 |
| ENG 329 | Theorizing Games and Game Design | 3 |
| ENG 339 | Identity and Representation in Games | 3 |
| ENG 379 | Games and Esports Culture | 3 |
| Total: 6 |
| Class # | Liberal Arts Electives | Credits |
| Below is a list of recommended electives. Students may choose to take courses from various Arts and Sciences departments, or tailor their electives and complete an Arts & Sciences based minor. | ||
| HUM 141 | Computing Culture: Technology and the Humanities | 3 |
| PHI 378 | Minds and Machines | 3 |
| PSY 205 | Foundations of Human Behavior | 3 |
| SOC 367 | Sociology of Sports | 3 |
| Total: 22 |
First Year Seminar (FYS 101)
First-Year Seminar (FYS 101) is a one-credit, semester long course that engages all first-year and transfer students in guided conversations, experiential activities, and written assignments about transitioning to Syracuse University. During this course students will explore and explain personal goals for their education at Syracuse University and develop an understanding of the complex components of identity and how they relate to multiple communities, including finding points of connection with the Syracuse University community.
The one credit of FYS 101 First Year Seminar will count as Arts and Science credit.
| FYS 101 | 1 credit |
IDEA Course Requirement
Esports students are required to take one course to fulfill the IDEA Course Requirement.
The IDEA course requirement provides undergraduate students the opportunity to explore concepts in social justice, broadly defined. The IDEA acronym encapsulates the core concepts of Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Accessibility. These concepts are integral to models of social justice and through their examination students can learn about important values, voices, and lives that have been marginalized and erased, along with strategies to create stronger and more just communities.
Transfer and other credit are not accepted for the IDEA Requirement except when they are included in an associate degree as defined in articulation agreements.
IDEA courses may be taught in any of the schools and colleges at the university. They vary greatly in topic area and content.
In addition to satisfying the IDEA requirement in the student’s program of study, IDEA courses may also satisfy other major, minor/specialization or arts and science core requirements. The IDEA requirement may be completed at any time, but students are encouraged to do so early in their curriculum if possible.
A list of IDEA course requirements can be found here.
*Set aside IDEA and FYS as University Requirements (not part of basic core).
Notes
Because Esports students complete a unique combined program with Newhouse and Falk, they are not required to complete a minor/specialization.
Singly enrolled Newhouse students CANNOT switch into the Esports program. If a student drops their Esports major and becomes singly enrolled in Newhouse, they should first consult with their Esports Faculty Adviser, and they will need to take COM 107.
In accordance with our accreditation, Newhouse does not count internship or practicum credit towards the minimum 126 credits required to graduate (except for approved Newhouse/ Falk internships that count towards your Esports major). The following experience courses may count towards the required 67 Arts & Sciences credits (if they are listed as Arts & Sciences courses) but they cannot count within the overall 126 credits required to graduate. This list is subject to change as courses are added and updated.
| BUA 380 | Internship Experience (Abroad) |
| BUA 400 | The Global Workplace |
| COU 101 | Developmental Issues of College Age Adults |
| CSD 450 | Clinical/Classroom Practicum |
| EDU 200 | Practicum: Primary Grades |
| EDU 201 | Practicum in Pre-K Inclusive Education |
| EDU 315 | Adult Literacy Education: Principles and Practicum |
| EEE 110 | Discovering the Entrepreneur Within |
| ELL 301 | Tutoring English Learners in Schools within the US and Abroad |
| HFS 389 | Leading Human Sexuality Discussion Groups |
| HOM 100 | Music and Entrepreneurship |
| HNR 220 | Strategies for Scholar Development |
| HTW 227 | Healthy You Practicum |
| IPA 270 | International Course |
| IPA 470 | International Internship Abroad |
| IRP 471 | Global Internship |
| IST 337 | IM&T Support Practicum |
| MUI 320 | Syracuse University Recordings |
| MUI 408 | Music Industry Practicum |
| NAT 308 | Iroquois Linguistics in Practice |
| PHP 227 | Healthy You Practicum |
| PSC 317 | Local Internship |
| PSC 471 | Internships: International, National, State |
| PSC 473 | London Seminar |
| PST 121 | Leadership Practicum |
| PST 409 | Intermediate Analysis of Public Policy |
| PST 410 | Practicum in Public Policy |
| SPM 101 | Personal and Social Responsibility |
| URP 270 | Experience Credit |
| URP 470 | Experience Credit |
| Any other non-Newhouse course ending in 270 or 470 |