Columbia College Chicago is planning to consolidate and discontinue several degree programs, which may result in layoffs for over two dozen faculty members. The college aims to focus on creative fields with high growth potential and student demand.
CHICAGO (CBS) -- Columbia College Chicago this week announced plans to consolidate or discontinue several of its degree programs and possibly lay off more than two dozen faculty members.On Monday, Interim Columbia College President Jerry Tarrer announced that the cuts were 'a logical and necessary step.
' 'We are doubling down on those creative careers that are primed for growth and align with the current and emerging expectations of students, families, and the industry,' Tarrer wrote in a statement. 'The sunsetting of programs that are not closely aligned with our main creative focus allows us to innovate and reinvest in high-demand and high-reward creative fields that position our students for success.' The following nine programs will consolidate multiple existing programs: A single Marketing BA program will replace the Marketing, Social Media and Digital Strategy, Public Relations, and Advertising programs. A single Animation and Computer Graphics BA program will replace the Game Art, Animation, Computer Animation, and Traditional Animation programs. A single Game and Interactive Media Design BA program will replace the Game Design and Immersive Media, Programming, and User Experience (UX) programs. A single Journalism and Communications BA program will replace the Communication, Journalism, Radio, and Photojournalism programs. A single Creative Writing BA program will replace the Creating Writing and English programs. A single Theatre Arts Production and Practice BA program will replace the Theatre and the Theatre Design and Technology programs. A single Visual Arts BA program will replace the4 Photography, Fine Arts, and Illustration programs. The Design Management BA program will be merged with the Arts Management BA program to create the Arts and Entertainment BA program. The Dance BA and BFA programs will merge into one Dance BA program. The following degree programs will no longer be offered at Columbia College
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