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A Critical Study in Film
The Cinema Studies curriculum provides a comprehensive study of cinema and its impacts, as well as the opportunity to take a critical eye to the areas of cinema that interest you most. The 15 credit minor features a wide range of cinema courses, including:
Strengthen Any Program with Cinema Studies
At Marist, we believe in the value of an interdisciplinarian, liberal arts approach to academics, which is why students of any major can minor in Cinema Studies. The minor is designed to complement all majors, including but not limited to communication, theater, art, digital media, literature, history, and psychology, and deepen your critical and analytical skills in relation to the minor and your dominant field of study.
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The Value of a Marist Education
Marist cultivates the intellectual growth and well-being of its students through unique and personalized combinations of coursework and experience in and out of the classroom. These experiences provide valuable personal growth and occupational expertise to reflect students' individual passions.
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Employed or attending grad school 6 months after graduation
83%
Of Marist Graduates Participated in one or more internships
82%
Graduation rate, higher than the average for public and private colleges
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Marist University Unveils Bold AI Strategy to Prepare Students for an AI-Driven Future
Comprehensive strategy designed to ensure all students graduate AI-ready; includes new minor and an AI Academy. Marist is hosting an AI Summit this week convening national leaders to explore the wide-ranging impacts of AI.


