2014-2015

Cinema Studies, Minor

Department of Comparative Cultural Studies

College of Arts and Letters

Interested in film and cultural analysis, the impact of visual technologies, the meanings of media in everyday life, and the significance of historic and modern modes of exhibition? This minor exposes students to international, classic, and independent cinema; internships are also available. It is a natural companion to many majors, including Comparative Cultural Studies, English, History, Women’s and Gender Studies, Psychology, Journalism, etc.

This plan will not be available to new students after Summer 2022

  • A minor is earned in conjunction with a bachelor's degree.

    To receive a minor (18 - 24 units) at Northern Arizona University, you must complete a planned group of courses from one or more subject matter areas with a cumulative grade point average of at least 2.0. At least 12 units of the minor must be unique to that minor and not applied to any other minor.

In addition to University Requirements:

  • Complete individual plan requirements.

Students may be able to use some courses to meet more than one requirement. Contact your advisor for details.

Minimum Units for Completion 21
Fieldwork Experience/Internship Optional
Some online/blended coursework Required

Minor Requirements
  • Be aware that some courses may have prerequisites that you must also successfully complete. For prerequisite information, click on the course or see your advisor.