Communication (B.S.) Emphasis in Communication Studies
Degree: Bachelor of Science
Major: Communication
Concentration: Communication Studies
Total Hours: 120
The bachelor’s degree program in communication prepares students for careers in advertising, broadcasting, film, journalism, or public relations and requires each student to complete a required departmental core curriculum of ten courses (30 hours).
This program serves as an appropriate curriculum for those who wish to have a career as a communication practitioner or pursue professional or graduate studies.
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| General Education Core Curriculum | ||
| Communication | ||
| ENGL 1301 | Composition I | 3 |
| COMM 1315 | Public Speaking I | 3 |
| Mathematics | ||
| MATH 1332 | Contemporary Mathematics I | 3 |
| Life and Physical Sciences | ||
| Select two of the following: | 6 | |
| General Biology (Non-Science Majors) | ||
| Plants and Human Society (Non-Majors) | ||
| Environmental Science | ||
| Chemistry for Allied Health Sciences | ||
| Biochemistry for Allied Health Sciences | ||
| General Chemistry I | ||
| General Chemistry II | ||
| Introductory Environmental & Physical Geology | ||
| Elementary Physics I Lecture | ||
| Elementary Physics II Lecture | ||
| Introduction to Astronomy Lecture | ||
| Space Exploration | ||
| Lanuguage, Philosophy and Culture | ||
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| ASL I | ||
| Introduction to Deaf Studies | ||
| Ethics and Literature | ||
| British Literature | ||
| American Literature | ||
| World Literature | ||
| African-American Literature | ||
| Intermediate French II | ||
| Philosophy of Knowledge | ||
| Ethics | ||
| Intermediate Spanish II | ||
| Creative Arts | ||
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| Art Appreciation | ||
| Art History I | ||
| The Art of Computer Game Development | ||
| Film Appreciation | ||
| Dance Appreciation | ||
| Music Appreciation | ||
| Jazz History and Appreciation | ||
| History of Rock and Roll | ||
| Arts and Ideas | ||
| Theatre Appreciation | ||
| American History | ||
| Select two of the following: | 6 | |
| U S History I 1763-1877 | ||
| U S History II Since 1877 | ||
| Texas History | ||
| Government/Political Science | ||
| POLS 2301 | Intro to American Government I | 3 |
| POLS 2302 | Intro/American Government II | 3 |
| Social and Behavioral Sciences | ||
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| Principles and Policies | ||
| General Psychology | ||
| Introduction to Sociology | ||
| Component Area Option | ||
| ENGL 1302 | Composition II | 3 |
| MATH 1342 | Elementary Statistical Methods | 3 |
| Required Major Courses | ||
| Communication Core | ||
| COMM 1307 | Intro Mass Comm | 3 |
| COMM 1311 | Introduction to Communication | 3 |
| COMM 1318 | Interpersonal Communication | 3 |
| COMM 1373 | Media Writing | 3 |
| COMM 3301 | Intercultural Communication | 3 |
| COMM 4360 | Research Methods Communication | 3 |
| COMM 4390 | Communication Theory | 3 |
| COMM 3315 | Advanced Public Speaking | 3 |
| or COMM 3340 | Interviewing | |
| COMM 3335 | Argumentation and Critical Thinking | 3 |
| or COMM 2341 | Performance Studies | |
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| Psychology of TV and Film | ||
| Film Theory | ||
| Pop Culture Theories | ||
| Communication Studies Courses | ||
| COMM 3320 | Communicating in Families | 3 |
| COMM 3390 | Conflict Management and Small Group Communication | 3 |
| COMM 4301 | Rhetorical Theory & Criticism | 3 |
| COMM 4320 | Nonverbal Communication | 3 |
| COMM 4340 | Organizational Communication | 3 |
| COMM 4350 | Corporate Training and Development | 3 |
| COMM 4381 | Political Communication | 3 |
| COMM 4383 | Persuasion | 3 |
| Select two of the following: | 6 | |
| Introduction to Public Relations | ||
| Advertising Principles and Practices | ||
| Edit/Copyread | ||
| Feature Writing | ||
| Race, Gender and Media | ||
| Sports Communication, Media and Popular Culture | ||
| Corporate Video Production | ||
| Exploring and Communicating Forgiveness | ||
| Communication Law | ||
| Communication Internship | ||
| Social Media Campaigns | ||
| Studies in Communication | ||
| Studies in Media | ||
| Media Projects | ||
| Capstone | ||
| COMM 4300 | Communication Senior Seminar | 3 |
| General Electives | ||
| Students may select a minor, or choose electives approved by their advisor | 15 | |
| Total Hours | 120 | |
| First Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Hours | |
| ENGL 1301 | Composition I 1 | 3 |
| COMM 1311 | Introduction to Communication | 3 |
| COMM 1307 | Intro Mass Comm | 3 |
| Creative Arts | 3 | |
| COMM 1315 | Public Speaking I | 3 |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Spring | ||
| MATH 1332 | Contemporary Mathematics I | 3 |
| ENGL 1302 | Composition II 1 | 3 |
| COMM 1373 | Media Writing | 3 |
| COMM 1318 | Interpersonal Communication | 3 |
| HIST 1301 | U S History I 1763-1877 | 3 |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Second Year | ||
| Fall | ||
| MATH 1342 or PSYC 2317 |
Elementary Statistical Methods or Introduction to Statistical Methods |
3 |
| PSYC 2301 |
General Psychology or Introduction to Sociology or Principles and Policies |
3 |
| HIST 1302 | U S History II Since 1877 | 3 |
| COMM 3315 or COMM 3340 |
Advanced Public Speaking 2 or Interviewing |
3 |
| Science 1, 2, 3 | 3 | |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Spring | ||
| COMM 3335 or COMM 2341 |
Argumentation and Critical Thinking 2 or Performance Studies |
3 |
| POLS 2301 | Intro to American Government I 1 | 3 |
| Science 1, 2, 3 | 3 | |
| Language, Philosophy, Culture 1, 2, 5 | 3 | |
| COMM 3301 | Intercultural Communication | 3 |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Third Year | ||
| Fall | ||
| COMM: Choice 2, 6 | 3 | |
| COMM 3320 | Communicating in Families | 3 |
| COMM 3390 | Conflict Management and Small Group Communication | 3 |
| POLS 2302 | Intro/American Government II | 3 |
| Elective | Any 3000-4000 | 3 |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Spring | ||
| COMM 4320 | Nonverbal Communication | 3 |
| COMM 4350 | Corporate Training and Development | 3 |
| Elective | Any 3000-4000 2 | 3 |
| Elective | Any 3000-4000 2 | 3 |
| COMM 4340 | Organizational Communication | 3 |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Fourth Year | ||
| Fall | ||
| COMM 4301 | Rhetorical Theory & Criticism | 3 |
| COMM 4383 | Persuasion | 3 |
| Elective | Any 3000-4000 2 | 3 |
| COMM 4360 | Research Methods Communication | 3 |
| COMM 4390 | Communication Theory | 3 |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Spring | ||
| COMM Elective 2, 7 | 6 | |
| COMM 4381 | Political Communication | 3 |
| COMM 4300 | Communication Senior Seminar | 3 |
| Elective | Any 3000-4000 2 | 3 |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Total Hours | 120 | |
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Core Curriculum Course
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Students should meet with their academic advisor to choose their best option.
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From BIOL 1308 General Biology (Non-Science Majors), BIOL 2306 Environmental Science, BIOL 1315 Plants and Human Society (Non-Majors), CHEM 1311 General Chemistry I, SPSC 1301 Space Exploration, GEOL 1390 Introductory Environmental & Physical Geology, PHYS 1305 Elementary Physics I Lecture, or PHYS 1311 Introduction to Astronomy Lecture
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From MUSI 1306 Music Appreciation, DANC 2304 Dance Appreciation, ARTS 1301 Art Appreciation, COMM 1375 Film Appreciation
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From ENGL 2322 British Literature, ENGL 2326 American Literature, ENGL 2331 World Literature, ENGL 2376 African-American Literature, or PHIL 1370 Philosophy of Knowledge
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From COMM 3370 Psychology of TV and Film, COMM 3375 Film Theory, COMM 3378 Pop Culture Theories
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From COMM 4395 Studies in Communication, COMM 4396 Studies in Media, COMM 4302 Exploring and Communicating Forgiveness, COMM 4330 Ethics, Media & Society, COMM 3373 Screenwriting, COMM 3372 The History of American Film, COMM 3370 Psychology of TV and Film, COMM 3301 Intercultural Communication