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First Year Courses

Fall Semester Courses

Academic Progression

Course Number & Title	15 Credits
HUNTER CORE REQUIREMENT Math & Quantitative Reasoning	3
ENGL 120 English Composition 1	3
FOREIGN LANGUAGE Elementary Level I Hunter Focus: Foreign Language	3
HUNTER CORE REQUIREMENT Scientific World	3
WGS 100 Individual & Society: Social Sciences	3

Career Progression

Recommended Career Actions
Join Handshake and LinkedIn.
Attend a Resume and Cover Letter workshop and draft your own.
Join a Student Club related to issues that interest you.
Join a Film & Media Listserv and attend 2-3 F&M events.

Spring Semester Courses

Academic Progression

Course Number & Title	15 Credits
HUNTER CORE REQUIREMENT US Experience in its Diversity	3
ENGL 220 Intro to Writing about Literature English Composition 2	3
FOREIGN LANGUAGE Elementary Level II Hunter Focus: Foreign Language	3
HUNTER CORE REQUIREMENT Life & Physical Sciences	3
HUNTER CORE REQUIREMENT Individual & Society: Humanities	3

Career Progression

Recommended Career Actions
Find a volunteer opportunity on the F&M internships list.
Look for a Summer Job involving sales, retail, or office work, or a volunteer position involving event planning or social media.
Attend the Spring Women and Gender Studies Career Readiness Event.

Second Year Courses

Fall Semester Courses

Academic Progression

Course Number & Title	15 Credits
WGS 201	3
HUNTER CORE REQUIREMENT Creative Expression	3
FOREIGN LANGUAGE Intermediate Level I Hunter Focus: Foreign Language	3
ELECTIVE	3
ELECTIVE	3

Career Progression

Recommended Career Actions
Update your Resume, build a personal website & meet with a Career Advisor.
Join the Envoy (our student paper), or WCHS (Radio station), or another school media outlet, and develop a “beat”.
Declare a Film & Media Minor and meet with an F&M advisor.
Look for a summer job, perhaps through CUNY Career Launch; or an internship in Media and register for course credit; or find a volunteer position involving event planning or social media.
Update your Resume, build a personal website & meet with a Career Advisor.
Meet with the Women and Gender Studies internship coordinator.

Spring Semester Courses

Academic Progression

Course Number & Title	15 Credits
HUNTER CORE REQUIREMENT World Cultures & Global Issues	3
WGS 244	3
FOREIGN LANGUAGE Intermediate Level II Hunter Focus: Foreign Language	3
ELECTIVE	3
ELECTIVE	3

Career Progression

Recommended Career Actions
Attend an interviewing workshop and practice mock interviews.
Assume a Leadership Role in a Student Club.
Find a Summer Job with an organization you admire.
Attend the Spring Women and Gender Studies Career Readiness Event.

Third Year Courses

Fall Semester Courses

Academic Progression

Course Number & Title	15 Credits
WGS CONCENTRATION COURSE I	3
WGS ELECTIVE	3
PLURALISM & DIVERSITY	3
ELECTIVE	3
ELECTIVE	3

Career Progression

Recommended Career Actions
Meet twice with a Career and F&M advisors.
Consider FILMP16000 or MEDPL150 to learn Photoshop, video editing, or coding essentials.
Find a Summer Job with a Media Outlet or company.
Update Resume & Mock Interview skills.

Spring Semester Courses

Academic Progression

Course Number & Title	15 Credits
WGS CONCENTRATION COURSE II	3
WGS 310	3
PLURALISM & DIVERSITY	3
ELECTIVE	3
ELECTIVE	3

Career Progression

Recommended Career Actions
Meet twice with a Career and F&M advisors.
Create a portfolio of publications, podcasts, media, etc.
Build a Network of Faculty and other Mentors.
Attend the Spring Women and Gender Studies Career Readiness Event.

Fourth Year Courses

Fall Semester Courses

Academic Progression

Course Number & Title	15 Credits
WGS CONCENTRATION III	3
WGS ELECTIVE	3
ELECTIVE	3
ELECTIVE	3
ELECTIVE	3

Career Progression

Recommended Career Actions
Review your Resume, Job letter, and Career Plans with a Career Advisor.
Apply for jobs that excite and intrigue you.
Maintain a Leadership role in your club or student government.
Expand & update your portfolio.

Spring Semester Courses

Academic Progression

Course Number & Title	15 Credits
WGSP 320 OR ELECTIVE	3
WGS ELECTIVE	3
ELECTIVE	3
ELECTIVE	3
ELECTIVE	3

Career Progression

Recommended Career Actions
Practice mock interviews.
Hone skills via Coursera, LinkedIn Learning, or NYPL, such as in Excel.
Expand your network of faculty and other mentors.
Thank your advisors and mentors for their support.

First Year Courses

Fall Semester Courses

Academic Progression

Course Number & Title	15 Credits
HUNTER CORE REQUIREMENT Math & Quantitative Reasoning	3
ENGL 120 English Composition 1	3
FOREIGN LANGUAGE Elementary Level I Hunter Focus: Foreign Language	3
HUNTER CORE REQUIREMENT US Experience in its Diversity	3
HUNTER CORE REQUIREMENT Life & Physical Sciences	3

Career Progression

Recommended Career Actions
Join Handshake and LinkedIn.
Attend a Resume and Cover Letter workshop and draft your own.
Join a Student Club related to issues that interest you.
Join a Film & Media Listserv and attend 2-3 F&M events.

Spring Semester Courses

Academic Progression

Course Number & Title	15 Credits
HUNTER CORE REQUIREMENT Creative Expression	3
ENGL 220 Intro to Writing about Literature English Composition 2	3
FOREIGN LANGUAGE Elementary Level II Hunter Focus: Foreign Language	3
HIST ELECTIVE 100 Level Elective	3
ELECTIVE	3

Career Progression

Recommended Career Actions
Find a volunteer opportunity on the F&M internships list.
Look for a Summer Job involving sales, retail, or office work, or a volunteer position involving event planning or social media.
Look for more opportunities on Extern.com or Parkerdewey.com.

Second Year Courses

Fall Semester Courses

Academic Progression

Course Number & Title	15 Credits
HUNTER CORE REQUIREMENT Individual & Society: Social Sciences	3
HUNTER CORE REQUIREMENT Scientific World	3
FOREIGN LANGUAGE Intermediate Level I Hunter Focus: Foreign Language	3
HIST ELECTIVE 200 Level Elective	3
ELECTIVE	3

Career Progression

Recommended Career Actions
Update your Resume, build a personal website & meet with a Career Advisor.
Join the Envoy (our student paper), or WCHS (Radio station), or another school media outlet, and develop a “beat”.
Declare a Film & Media Minor and meet with an F&M advisor.
Look for a summer job, perhaps through CUNY Career Launch; or an internship in Media and register for course credit; or find a volunteer position involving event planning or social media.

Spring Semester Courses

Academic Progression

Course Number & Title	15 Credits
HUNTER CORE REQUIREMENT Individual & Society: Social Sciences	3
HUNTER CORE REQUIREMENT Individual & Society: Humanities	3
FOREIGN LANGUAGE Intermediate Level II Hunter Focus: Foreign Language	3
HIST ELECTIVE 100 Level Elective	3
HIST 2900 History Practicum	3

Career Progression

Recommended Career Actions
Attend an interviewing workshop and practice mock interviews.
Assume a Leadership Role in a Student Club.
Find a Summer Job with an organization you admire.

Third Year Courses

Fall Semester Courses

Academic Progression

Course Number & Title	15 Credits
HIST ELECTIVE 200 Level Elective	3
HIST ELECTIVE 100 or 300 Level Elective	3
HUNTER CORE REQUIREMENT Hunter Focus: Concentrated Study	3
ELECTIVE	3
ELECTIVE	3

Career Progression

Recommended Career Actions
Meet twice with a Career and F&M advisors.
Consider FILMP16000 or MEDPL150 to learn Photoshop, video editing, or coding essentials.
Find a Summer Job with a Media Outlet or company.
Update Resume & Mock Interview skills.

Spring Semester Courses

Academic Progression

Course Number & Title	15 Credits
HIST ELECTIVE 300 Level Elective	3
HIST ELECTIVE 300 Level Elective	3
ELECTIVE	3
ELECTIVE	3
ELECTIVE	3

Career Progression

Recommended Career Actions
Meet twice with a Career and F&M advisors.
Create a portfolio of publications, podcasts, media, etc.
Build a Network of Faculty and other Mentors.

Fourth Year Courses

Fall Semester Courses

Academic Progression

Course Number & Title	15 Credits
HIST ELECTIVE 300 Level Elective	3
ELECTIVE	3
ELECTIVE	3
ELECTIVE	3
ELECTIVE	3

Career Progression

Recommended Career Actions
Review your Resume, Job letter, and Career Plans with a Career Advisor.
Apply for jobs that excite and intrigue you.
Maintain a Leadership role in your club or student government.
Expand & update your portfolio.

Spring Semester Courses

Academic Progression

Course Number & Title	15 Credits
HIST ELECTIVE 300 or 400 Level Elective Historical Research	3
ELECTIVE	3
ELECTIVE	3
ELECTIVE	3
ELECTIVE	3

Career Progression

Recommended Career Actions
Practice mock interviews.
Hone skills via Coursera, LinkedIn Learning, or NYPL, such as in Excel.
Expand your network of faculty and other mentors.
Thank your advisors and mentors for their support.

First Year Courses

Fall Semester Courses

Academic Progression

Course Number & Title	15 Credits
HUNTER CORE REQUIREMENT Math & Quantitative Reasoning	3
ENGL 120 English Composition 1	3
FOREIGN LANGUAGE Elementary Level I Hunter Focus: Foreign Language	3
HUNTER CORE REQUIREMENT US Experience in its Diversity	3
HUNTER CORE REQUIREMENT Life & Physical Sciences	3

Career Progression

Recommended Career Actions
Join Handshake and LinkedIn.
Attend a Resume and Cover Letter workshop and draft your own.
Join a Student Club related to issues that interest you.
Join a Film & Media Listserv and attend 2-3 F&M events.

Spring Semester Courses

Academic Progression

Course Number & Title	15 Credits
HUNTER CORE REQUIREMENT Scientific World	3
ENGL 220 Intro to Writing about Literature English Composition 2	3
FOREIGN LANGUAGE Elementary Level II Hunter Focus: Foreign Language	3
HUNTER CORE REQUIREMENT Individual & Society: Social Sciences	3
HUNTER CORE REQUIREMENT Creative Expression	3

Career Progression

Recommended Career Actions
Find a volunteer opportunity on the F&M internships list.
Look for a Summer Job involving sales, retail, or office work, or a volunteer position involving event planning or social media.

Second Year Courses

Fall Semester Courses

Academic Progression

Course Number & Title	15 Credits
HUNTER CORE REQUIREMENT Individual & Society: Humanities	3
HUNTER CORE REQUIREMENT World Cultures & Global Issues	3
FOREIGN LANGUAGE Intermediate Level I Hunter Focus: Foreign Language	3
ENGL 25200	3
ELECTIVE	3

Career Progression

Recommended Career Actions
Update your Resume, build a personal website & meet with a Career Advisor.
Join the Envoy (our student paper), or WCHS (Radio station), or another school media outlet, and develop a “beat”.
Declare a Film & Media Minor and meet with an F&M advisor.
Look for a summer job, perhaps through CUNY Career Launch; or an internship in Media and register for course credit; or find a volunteer position involving event planning or social media.

Spring Semester Courses

Academic Progression

Course Number & Title	15 Credits
ENGL 30400	3
ENGL 28500	3
FOREIGN LANGUAGE Intermediate Level II Hunter Focus: Foreign Language	3
ELECTIVE	3
ELECTIVE	3

Career Progression

Recommended
Attend an interviewing workshop and practice mock interviews.
Assume a Leadership Role in a Student Club.
Find a Summer Job with an organization you admire.

Third Year Courses

Fall Semester Courses

Academic Progression

Course Number & Title	15 Credits
CREATIVE WRITING WORKSHOP	3
ENGL 30700, 39600, OR 39700 (course in American Literature)	3
ELECTIVE	3
ENGL 31800, 32000, 32100, 32400, 32500, OR 32700 (course in multi-ethnic or transnational literature)	3
ELECTIVE	3

Career Progression

Recommended Career Actions
Meet twice with a Career and F&M advisors.
Consider FILMP16000 or MEDPL150 to learn Photoshop, video editing, or coding essentials.
Find a Summer Job with a Media Outlet or company.
Update Resume & Mock Interview skills.

Spring Semester Courses

Academic Progression

Course Number & Title	15 Credits
CREATIVE WRITING WORKSHOP	3
ENGL 30600, 33000, 28000, 33200, 34000, 34800 (course in lit. theory, linguistics, or rhetoric)	3
ELECTIVE	3
ENGL 30000/40000 LEVEL course with focus on pre-1800 literature or rhetoric	3
ELECTIVE	3

Career Progression

Recommended Career Actions
Meet twice with a Career and F&M advisors.
Create a portfolio of publications, podcasts, media, etc.
Build a Network of Faculty and other Mentors.

Fourth Year Courses

Fall Semester Courses

Academic Progression

Course Number & Title	15 Credits
CREATIVE WRITING WORKSHOP	3
ENGL ELECTIVE 300/400 Level Elective	3
ELECTIVE	3
ELECTIVE	3
ELECTIVE	3

Career Progression

Recommended Career Actions
Review your Resume, Job letter, and Career Plans with a Career Advisor.
Apply for jobs that excite and intrigue you.
Maintain a Leadership role in your club or student government.
Expand & update your portfolio.

Spring Semester Courses

Academic Progression

Course Number & Title	15 Credits
ENGL ELECTIVE 300/400 Level Elective	3
ENGL ELECTIVE 300/400 Level Elective	3
ELECTIVE	3
ELECTIVE	3
ELECTIVE	3

Career Progression

Recommended Career Actions
Practice mock interviews.
Hone skills via Coursera, LinkedIn Learning, or NYPL, such as in Excel.
Expand your network of faculty and other mentors.
Thank your advisors and mentors for their support.

First Year Courses

Fall Semester Courses

Academic Progression

Course Number & Title	15 Credits
HUNTER CORE REQUIREMENT Math & Quantitative Reasoning	3
ENGL 120 English Composition 1	3
FOREIGN LANGUAGE Elementary Level I Hunter Focus: Foreign Language	3
HUNTER CORE REQUIREMENT US Experience in its Diversity	3
PHILO 10100, 10400, 10600 Individual & Society	3

Career Progression

Recommended Career Actions
Join Handshake and LinkedIn.
Attend a Resume and Cover Letter workshop and draft your own.
Join a Student Club related to issues that interest you.
Join a Film & Media Listserv and attend 2-3 F&M events.

Spring Semester Courses

Academic Progression

Course Number & Title	15 Credits
HUNTER CORE REQUIREMENT Scientific World	3
ENGL 220 Intro to Writing about Literature English Composition 2	3
FOREIGN LANGUAGE Elementary Level II Hunter Focus: Foreign Language	3
PHILO 21200	3
PHILO 170 OR 275T	3

Career Progression

Recommended Career Actions
Find a volunteer opportunity on the F&M internships list.
Look for a Summer Job involving sales, retail, or office work, or a volunteer position involving event planning or social media.

Second Year Courses

Fall Semester Courses

Academic Progression

Course Number & Title	15 Credits
PHILO 24400, 24600, 25800	3
HUNTER CORE REQUIREMENT Individual & Society	3
FOREIGN LANGUAGE Intermediate Level I Hunter Focus: Foreign Language	3
HUNTER CORE REQUIREMENT Life & Physical Sciences	3
PHILO 21500	3

Career Progression

Recommended Career Actions
Update your Resume, build a personal website & meet with a Career Advisor.
Join the Envoy (our student paper), or WCHS (Radio station), or another school media outlet, and develop a “beat”.
Declare a Film & Media Minor and meet with an F&M advisor.
Look for a summer job, perhaps through CUNY Career Launch; or an internship in Media and register for course credit; or find a volunteer position involving event planning or social media.

Spring Semester Courses

Academic Progression

Course Number & Title	15 Credits
PHILO 318	3
PHILO 36000, 36200, 36400, 37800, OR 37900	3
FOREIGN LANGUAGE Intermediate Level II Hunter Focus: Foreign Language	3
HUNTER CORE REQUIREMENT World Cultures & Global Issues	3
HUNTER CORE REQUIREMENT Creative Expression	3

Career Progression

Recommended Career Actions
Attend an interviewing workshop and practice mock interviews.
Assume a Leadership Role in a Student Club.
Find a Summer Job with an organization you admire.

Third Year Courses

Fall Semester Courses

Academic Progression

Course Number & Title	15 Credits
PHILO 38000	3
PHILO ELECTIVE	3
ELECTIVE	3
ELECTIVE	3
ELECTIVE	3

Career Progression

Recommended Career Actions
Meet twice with a Career and F&M advisors.
Consider FILMP16000 or MEDPL150 to learn Photoshop, video editing, or coding essentials.
Find a Summer Job with a Media Outlet or company.
Update Resume & Mock Interview skills.

Spring Semester Courses

Academic Progression

Course Number & Title	15 Credits
PHILO ELECTIVE	3
ELECTIVE	3
ELECTIVE	3
ELECTIVE	3
ELECTIVE	3

Career Progression

Recommended Career Actions
Meet twice with a Career and F&M advisors.
Create a portfolio of publications, podcasts, media, etc.
Build a Network of Faculty and other Mentors.

Fourth Year Courses

Fall Semester Courses

Academic Progression

Course Number & Title	15 Credits
PHILO ELECTIVE	3
ELECTIVE	3
ELECTIVE	3
ELECTIVE	3
ELECTIVE	3

Career Progression

Recommended Career Actions
Review your Resume, Job letter, and Career Plans with a Career Advisor.
Apply for jobs that excite and intrigue you.
Maintain a Leadership role in your club or student government.
Expand & update your portfolio.

Spring Semester Courses

Academic Progression

Course Number & Title	15 Credits
ELECTIVE	3
ELECTIVE	3
ELECTIVE	3
ELECTIVE	3
ELECTIVE	3

Career Progression

Recommended Career Actions
Practice mock interviews.
Hone skills via Coursera, LinkedIn Learning, or NYPL, such as in Excel.
Expand your network of faculty and other mentors.
Thank your advisors and mentors for their support.