{"id":2,"date":"2020-06-24T15:04:51","date_gmt":"2020-06-24T19:04:51","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/master\/?page_id=2"},"modified":"2026-03-10T10:01:21","modified_gmt":"2026-03-10T14:01:21","slug":"home","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/cmds\/","title":{"rendered":"Welcome to the<br>Department of Communication &amp; Media Studies"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpv-view-output\" data-toolset-views-view-editor=\"30ea2caeb406c6d643895ddefc146de5\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-toolset-views-view-editor\">\n\n\n<div id=\"wpv-view-layout-246999\" class=\"js-wpv-view-layout js-wpv-layout-responsive js-wpv-view-layout-246999\" data-viewnumber=\"246999\" data-pagination=\"{&quot;id&quot;:&quot;246999&quot;,&quot;query&quot;:&quot;normal&quot;,&quot;type&quot;:&quot;disabled&quot;,&quot;effect&quot;:&quot;fade&quot;,&quot;duration&quot;:&quot;500&quot;,&quot;speed&quot;:&quot;5&quot;,&quot;pause_on_hover&quot;:&quot;enabled&quot;,&quot;stop_rollover&quot;:&quot;false&quot;,&quot;cache_pages&quot;:&quot;enabled&quot;,&quot;preload_images&quot;:&quot;enabled&quot;,&quot;preload_pages&quot;:&quot;enabled&quot;,&quot;preload_reach&quot;:&quot;1&quot;,&quot;spinner&quot;:&quot;builtin&quot;,&quot;spinner_image&quot;:&quot;https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/lapsdev\/toolkit-test\/wp-content\/plugins\/wp-views\/embedded\/res\/img\/ajax-loader.gif&quot;,&quot;callback_next&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;manage_history&quot;:&quot;disabled&quot;,&quot;has_controls_in_form&quot;:&quot;disabled&quot;,&quot;infinite_tolerance&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;max_pages&quot;:1,&quot;page&quot;:1,&quot;base_permalink&quot;:&quot;\/laps\/cmds\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/2?wpv_view_count=246999&amp;wpv_paged=WPV_PAGE_NUM&quot;,&quot;loop&quot;:{&quot;type&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;name&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;data&quot;:[],&quot;id&quot;:0}}\" data-permalink=\"\/laps\/cmds\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/2?wpv_view_count=246999\">\n\n\t\n\t\n\t\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<p><em>Explore today's diverse communication and media environment.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We approach communication in a way that questions and analyzes media and technology and their relationship to social and cultural practices, and the circulation of ideas and values. Learn how culture and media are intrinsically intertwined, from the expression of identities and social relations to the circulation of ideas and the shaping of social and political values.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>What makes us unique:<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Learn from experienced <a href=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/cmds\/faculty-research\/our-faculty\/\">faculty<\/a> in a diverse field of course offerings.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Boost your resume and hone your skills with direct work experience in communication. Our program partners with 50+ organizations that offer <a href=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/cmds\/undergrad\/field-placement\/\">student placements<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading text-uppercase h5\">Quick Links<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list list-unstyled\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/advising\/cluster-7\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Academic Advising<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/cmds\/academic-resources\/\">Peer Support &amp; Campus Services<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/cmds\/about\/our-alumni\/\">Our Alumni<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/careers.yorku.ca\/what-can-i-do-with-my-degree\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">What Can I Do With My Degree?<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Read our\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/vpepc\/indigenous-initiatives\/land-acknowledgment\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Land Acknowledgment<\/a> which recognizes the unique and enduring relationship of Indigenous people and their traditional territory.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover is-light full-width bg-primary\"><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-background-dim-100 has-background-dim\" style=\"background-color:#e31837\"><\/span><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-cover-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group container pt-4 mt-3\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"h4 has-white-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-b19f97e30492cef09c9fc264c9718f5d\">Our approach to communication emphasizes the questioning and analyzing of media and technology in their relationship to social and cultural practices and the circulation of ideas and values.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"538\" height=\"303\" src=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/cmds\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/204\/2025\/05\/commitment-538x303-1.png\" alt=\"group at a conference\" class=\"wp-image-248646\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/cmds\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/204\/2025\/05\/commitment-538x303-1.png 538w, https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/cmds\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/204\/2025\/05\/commitment-538x303-1-300x169.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 538px) 100vw, 538px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-white-color has-text-color has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-68107ced9abb2824d58ec08e84ac155a\">Commitment to Excellence<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-white-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-white-background-color has-background\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-white-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-50bc0ecf14270ea87e159c81672cb5b8\">The Department of Communication &amp; Media Studies is one of the most popular departments at York University and is ranked as one of the top 6 in Canada according to the global standards of the QS World University Ranking system.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"538\" height=\"303\" src=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/cmds\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/204\/2025\/05\/unique-programming-538x303-1.png\" alt=\"students in tel building\" class=\"wp-image-248645\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/cmds\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/204\/2025\/05\/unique-programming-538x303-1.png 538w, https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/cmds\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/204\/2025\/05\/unique-programming-538x303-1-300x169.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 538px) 100vw, 538px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-white-color has-text-color has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-0dbe3847149f8e6e2aa306b54cce5a84\">Unique Programming<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-white-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-white-background-color has-background\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-white-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-d3679c7854429be28a2749ae7c0b6ba1\">Our approach to communication emphasizes the questioning and analyzing of media and technology in their relationship to social and cultural practices, and the circulation of ideas and values.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"538\" height=\"303\" src=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/cmds\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/204\/2025\/05\/skills-development-538x303-1.png\" alt=\"panel at a conference\" class=\"wp-image-248644\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/cmds\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/204\/2025\/05\/skills-development-538x303-1.png 538w, https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/cmds\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/204\/2025\/05\/skills-development-538x303-1-300x169.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 538px) 100vw, 538px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-white-color has-text-color has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-ecfee41b11bee63adbff6f267361a96e\">Skills Development<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-white-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-white-background-color has-background\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-white-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-c3c49a37f277bbd65da0711ef8a0c876\">Our students become critical, independent and creative thinkers able to engage with the various dimensions and complexities of communication, whether this involves creating or evaluating media content and information technologies.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"538\" height=\"303\" src=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/cmds\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/204\/2025\/05\/study-abroad-538x303-1.png\" alt=\"female student studying abroad\" class=\"wp-image-248643\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/cmds\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/204\/2025\/05\/study-abroad-538x303-1.png 538w, https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/cmds\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/204\/2025\/05\/study-abroad-538x303-1-300x169.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 538px) 100vw, 538px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-white-color has-text-color has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-bd732b0bbba73fb1eba87c569284326d\">Educational Diversity<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-white-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-white-background-color has-background\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-white-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-f2d1ef909c46df217ac98cec9729b137\">Our program features the ability to diversify your education by combining your Communication &amp; Media Studies degree with another major or minor program or going on an international exchange.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div 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data-permalink=\"\/laps\/cmds\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/2?wpv_view_count=246804\">\n<style>.kb-advanced-slider-371932_151bb0-40 .kb-slider-size-fixed .kb-advanced-slide-inner-wrap{min-height:1px;}.kb-advanced-slider-371932_151bb0-40 .kb-advanced-slide-inner-wrap{padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.kb-advanced-slider-371932_151bb0-40 .kb-slider-pause-button{color:#000;background-color:rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);border:1px solid transparent;}<\/style><div class=\"kb-advanced-slider kb-advanced-slider-371932_151bb0-40 carousel-quote wp-block-kadence-slider\"><div class=\"kb-advanced-slider-inner-contain kb-adv-slider-html-version-2\"><div class=\"kb-blocks-advanced-carousel kt-blocks-carousel kt-carousel-container-dotstyle-dark\"><div class=\"kb-blocks-advanced-slider-init kb-slider-loading kb-blocks-slider kt-carousel-arrowstyle-blackonlight kt-carousel-dotstyle-dark kb-slider-size-fixed kb-slider-type-slider kb-slider-ratio-12-5 kb-slider-group-arrow 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kb-slide-valign-middle\"><div class=\"kb-advanced-slide-inner\">\n\n  \n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<i class=\"fas fa-quote-left h1 text-primary\"><\/i>\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><p>Compared to other degrees that may emphasize teaching \u201chow,\u201d the CMDS degree focuses more on the \u201cwhy.\u201d In today\u2019s society, it\u2019s crucial for an individual not only to know how something works but also to understand why\u2014why we make certain decisions, why we launch specific campaigns, and why certain products are profitable, etc. While the CMDS degree has equipped me with the ability to think critically about these underlying reasons. It has allowed me to craft more compelling narratives by organizing information effectively, building solid arguments, and convincing audiences with a deeper understanding of the purpose behind each decision.<\/p>\n\n<p> \u2014 Bo Wu<\/p>\n\n  \n  \n \n<p class=\"small\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/cmds\/about\/our-alumni\/\">Read more testimonials from our alumni<\/a><\/p>\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large border-md border-laps\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/cmds\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/204\/2024\/11\/Bo-Wu-550x550-1.jpg\" alt=\"Photo of Bo Wu\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n  \n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\t\t\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-slide kb-advanced-slide-item kb-slide-371932_6ddcf0-98\"><div class=\"kb-advanced-slide\"><div class=\"kb-advanced-slide-inner-wrap kb-slide-align-left kb-slide-valign-middle\"><div class=\"kb-advanced-slide-inner\">\n\n  \n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<i class=\"fas fa-quote-left h1 text-primary\"><\/i>\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><p>York is a great school and Communication Studies a great program. It's amazing because it covers such a wide span of topics, which gives students a chance to learn about everything from the Rise and Decline of Classical Hollywood Films (two of my favorite classes) to Contemporary Communication Theories (taught by Professor Monti - a prof who really knows his stuff and engages with students). There is so much for Communication students to pick from when it comes to classes and there are many extra curricular events as well. This is an amazing program, it's hard to pick only a few highlights.<\/p>\n\n<p> \u2014 Kodie Trahan-Guay<\/p>\n\n  \n  \n \n<p class=\"small\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/cmds\/about\/our-alumni\/\">Read more testimonials from our alumni<\/a><\/p>\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large border-md border-laps\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/cmds\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/204\/2021\/11\/Kodie-Trahan-Guay-550x550-1.png\" alt=\"Photo of Kodie Trahan-Guay\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n  \n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\t\t\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-slide kb-advanced-slide-item kb-slide-371932_6ddcf0-98\"><div class=\"kb-advanced-slide\"><div class=\"kb-advanced-slide-inner-wrap kb-slide-align-left kb-slide-valign-middle\"><div class=\"kb-advanced-slide-inner\">\n\n  \n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<i class=\"fas fa-quote-left h1 text-primary\"><\/i>\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><p>My time at York as a COMN Studies major was worthwhile and I enjoyed the experience and feel blessed to have had the opportunity and privilege to obtain a post-secondary education. Studying under this department opened my mind up to many new things and significant information pertaining to this constantly changing world we live in and I've been able to transfer many of the things I learned into the real world especially as an owner of an upcoming media brand based in the city (McFashionInc). I appreciate all the wonderful hardworking staff and fellow students and wish everyone nothing but the best. Thank you.<\/p>\n\n<p> \u2014 Daniel Omoregie<\/p>\n\n  \n  \n \n<p class=\"small\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/cmds\/about\/our-alumni\/\">Read more testimonials from our alumni<\/a><\/p>\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large border-md border-laps\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/cmds\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/204\/2021\/11\/Daniel-Omoregie-550x550-1.png\" alt=\"Photo of Daniel Omoregie\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n  \n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\t\t\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-slide kb-advanced-slide-item kb-slide-371932_6ddcf0-98\"><div class=\"kb-advanced-slide\"><div class=\"kb-advanced-slide-inner-wrap kb-slide-align-left kb-slide-valign-middle\"><div class=\"kb-advanced-slide-inner\">\n\n  \n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<i class=\"fas fa-quote-left h1 text-primary\"><\/i>\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><p>My favourite part of my time within the COMN department was speaking to professors during office hours and even within class about current trends in media and digital media platforms.<\/p>\n<p>Through the study abroad program I was able to participate in due to my iBA degree requirement, I learned a lot about how to plan and travel efficiently while communicating and making memories with people from all over the world.<\/p>\n\n<p> \u2014 Tashna Ramanah<\/p>\n\n  \n  \n \n<p class=\"small\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/cmds\/about\/our-alumni\/\">Read more testimonials from our alumni<\/a><\/p>\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large border-md border-laps\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/cmds\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/204\/2021\/11\/Tashna-Ramanah-550x550-1.png\" alt=\"Photo of Tashna Ramanah\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n  \n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\t\t\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-slide kb-advanced-slide-item kb-slide-371932_6ddcf0-98\"><div class=\"kb-advanced-slide\"><div class=\"kb-advanced-slide-inner-wrap kb-slide-align-left kb-slide-valign-middle\"><div class=\"kb-advanced-slide-inner\">\n\n  \n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<i class=\"fas fa-quote-left h1 text-primary\"><\/i>\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><p>It was a blast. I just want to thank my professors who helped me pull through the year as I was going through a very tough time in life.<\/p>\n\n<p> \u2014 Jason Pun<\/p>\n\n  \n  \n \n<p class=\"small\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/cmds\/about\/our-alumni\/\">Read more testimonials from our alumni<\/a><\/p>\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large border-md border-laps\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/cmds\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/204\/2021\/11\/Jason-Pun-550x550-1.png\" alt=\"Photo of Jason Pun\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n  \n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\t\t\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-slide kb-advanced-slide-item kb-slide-371932_6ddcf0-98\"><div class=\"kb-advanced-slide\"><div class=\"kb-advanced-slide-inner-wrap kb-slide-align-left kb-slide-valign-middle\"><div class=\"kb-advanced-slide-inner\">\n\n  \n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<i class=\"fas fa-quote-left h1 text-primary\"><\/i>\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><p>Overall, a major highlight throughout my Bachelor's degree in this program was the quality of the professors with respect to the content that they delivered in their courses. In my experience, each of my professors were very helpful and kind people who genuinely cared about the academic experience of their students.<\/p>\n\n<p> \u2014 Christopher Zikos<\/p>\n\n  \n  \n \n<p class=\"small\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/cmds\/about\/our-alumni\/\">Read more testimonials from our alumni<\/a><\/p>\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large border-md border-laps\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/cmds\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/204\/2021\/06\/Christopher-Zikos.jpg\" alt=\"Photo of Christopher Zikos\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n  \n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\t\t\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-slide kb-advanced-slide-item kb-slide-371932_6ddcf0-98\"><div class=\"kb-advanced-slide\"><div class=\"kb-advanced-slide-inner-wrap kb-slide-align-left kb-slide-valign-middle\"><div class=\"kb-advanced-slide-inner\">\n\n  \n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<i class=\"fas fa-quote-left h1 text-primary\"><\/i>\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><p>Overall, a highlight for me was being able to connect with others along my journey. 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This department helped me a lot when it came to studying, citing and increasing my desire to learn more.<\/p>\n\n<p> \u2014 Muleba Kalala<\/p>\n\n  \n  \n \n<p class=\"small\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/cmds\/about\/our-alumni\/\">Read more testimonials from our alumni<\/a><\/p>\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large border-md border-laps\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/cmds\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/204\/2021\/06\/Muleba_Kalala.jpg\" alt=\"Photo of Muleba Kalala\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n  \n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\t\t\n\t\n\t\n\n<\/ul><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\t\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns social-bar-block is-layout-flex 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