BA in Cultural Studies & Comparative Literature

If you are exploring or planning to transfer to CLA, learning more about your intended major is important.  

Click on the ” Full Requirements” button above to see all of the major requirements, and any limits or restrictions on certain kinds of courses or credits. Every major has a requirement of a minimum number of upper level credits or courses that must be taken through their department. Some departments also have limits to the number of 1xxx or 2xxx level courses that can count towards major requirements. 

Courses to Prepare for the Major

Two introductory 1xxx-level courses are part of the Cultural Studies & Comparative Literature (CSCL) major requirements. For this major requirement and to explore your interest, consider taking one intro to film, global cinema, or world literature course that can be used in place of one of these departmental courses (one 1xxx-level community college cinema or world literature course may be used in the major):

• CSCL 1001 - Introduction to Cultural Studies: Rhetoric, Power, Desire
• CSCL 1101 - Literature
• CSCL 1201W - Cinema (equivalent to SCMC 1201W at UMTC)
• CSCL 1202W - Media: Word, Image, Sound (equivalent to SCMC 1202W at UMTC)

A grade of C- or better is required in all courses approved to satisfy major requirements.
 

Transferring Courses and Credits

Use Transferology to help you plan your courses for the major. Remember, when using Transferology, look for courses that transfer as direct equivalents to UMTC major courses.

Check Transferology to see if an evaluation already exists for courses you would like to use towards the major. If you find a course that has not been evaluated, you can submit an evaluation request to find out if your course is equivalent to a specific UMTC course. A copy of the course syllabus is required for the evaluation.

Declaring the Major

Transfer students must apply and be admitted to the College of Liberal Arts in order to declare a major. Check out the information on the Cultural Studies and Comparative Literature declaration process on the Declare page.

BA Second Language Requirement 

The BA degree does have a second language requirement. Consider completing or starting your second language before you transfer to CLA. Be sure to talk with a CLA transfer advisor about any questions.

Who Can Help as You Plan Your Transfer

• CLA Transfer Advising - CLA Transfer Advisors are ready to assist you as you plan your transfer to CLA. The Transfer to CLA website provides additional information to help you in your transfer exploration and planning.  
• Cultural Studies and Comparative Literature Advising- The departmental advisor can answer questions that are specific to the major.
• Office of Admissions - Requirements for admission to CLA are not the same as the requirements to declare a major. Read through the  CLA Transfer Admissions requirements to learn more, and contact the Office of Admissions with any questions.

        If you are a current UMTC student or a UM-Rochester student, you will use the
         Change of College application process.