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New Media

SUNY at Purchase College

Bachelor's DegreeAcademic

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The New Media BA program offers an interdisciplinary curriculum at the intersection of art, society, and technology, giving students the tools to study the effects of digital media and to develop their own voice through guided research and hands-on production.

Credits

64 credits

Format

In-Person

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Program Pathways

Credentials this program stacks toward

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Program Details

Detailed information about this program

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Requirements

What you need to earn this credential

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Financial Aid

Eligible funding programs

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Scholarships

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Locations

Where this program is offered

  • New York

    New York

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Skills & Competencies

Skills developed through this program

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Skills

SpeakingReading ComprehensionJudgment and Decision MakingCritical ThinkingTime ManagementCoordinationActive ListeningMonitoring

Knowledge

Communications and MediaComputers and ElectronicsEnglish LanguageAdministration and ManagementTelecommunications

Abilities

Oral ComprehensionOral ExpressionWritten ComprehensionWritten ExpressionProblem SensitivityFluency of IdeasSpeech ClarityOriginalityDeductive ReasoningNear Vision

Tasks

  • Operate and maintain on-air and production audio equipment.
  • Check completed program logs for accuracy and conformance with Federal Communications Commission (FC
  • Read news, read or record public service and promotional announcements, or perform other on-air duti

Technology

Document management softwareGraphics or photo imaging softwareVideo creation and editing softwareHuman resources softwareMusic or sound editing software

Tools

Audio signal processorsDesktop computersDigital audio recordersEmergency alert system EAS equipmentEmergency communications scannersLaser facsimile machinesMulti-line telephone systemsPersonal computersSound mixing consolesTablet computers

Work Values

AchievementRecognitionIndependenceWorking ConditionsRelationshipsSupport
Career Pathways

Occupations this program prepares you for

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What You'll Learn

Key competencies developed through this program

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Mastery: proficient (Level 3)(based on Bachelor's Degree)

  • Complex audio and production equipment — diagnose, maintain, and optimize performance across a full broadcast operation without technical supervision.
  • FCC rules and regulatory compliance — autonomously evaluate program logs, resolve nuanced violations, and implement corrective procedures station-wide.
  • On-air performance and editorial voice — deliver and direct high-quality news, announcements, and live content that reflects the station's brand identity.
  • Programming staff and broadcast teams — direct and coordinate all personnel activities across news, sports, and entertainment programming divisions.
  • Full programming schedule and quality standards — continuously monitor content across platforms, handling non-routine performance or compliance issues decisively.
  • Broadcast copy and multimedia content — develop, edit, and produce polished material using advanced video, audio, and graphics software for multi-platform distribution.
  • Interdepartmental strategic alignment — lead coordination efforts across news, programming, sales, and engineering to ensure cohesive operational execution.
  • Personnel management cycle — independently oversee hiring, performance appraisal, coaching, and disciplinary processes for a full programming department.
  • Complex programming problems — apply systems analysis and deductive reasoning to diagnose scheduling conflicts, audience trends, and competitive gaps.
  • Negotiation and vendor relationships — independently manage content licensing, syndication agreements, and supplier contracts to optimize programming resources.

Some details on this page are auto-populated from public workforce data sources: O*NET (opens in new tab), BLS (opens in new tab), College Scorecard (opens in new tab), DOL Training Provider Results (opens in new tab), NSX (opens in new tab). Provided in partnership with LER.me Career Intelligence.

Student Outcomes

Performance metrics for this program

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Completion Rate
55%
Placement Rate
66%