Hi @prepro986! Sorry for not seeing this sooner 
I applied to BU’s College of Communications (COM) with a planned major of Film and Television, and hopefully eventual work with editing and special effects.
As far as the major itself, I applied primarily because it is more hands-on than almost any other program. After getting the prerequisites out of the way, you basically select Film or Television (or both) as your preferred specialization.
I have searched far and wide for programs with concentrations in production rather than theory and BU is pretty much the only school with what I was looking for. It has an extremely broad range of courses, and even allows you to use experience with BUTV, the school’s station, for credit. If you’re interested in the directing aspect though, that program is also top-tier. The curriculum is very specific to your interests!
Even more, I have heard from numerous alumni that if you’re interested in shooting material independently, they will allow you to do so beginning from your first day on campus. This was a big one for me, because most schools make students wait until junior year to actually partake in filming and editing. Although you may not work with equipment initially through your courses, the opportunity does exist for you to do so outside of class.
I hope this helps, and if you have any other questions, just ask! I’d be happy to help.