Communication (B.S.) Emphasis in Journalism
Degree: Bachelor of Science
Major: Communication
Concentration: Journalism
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 | ||
| Language, 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 1311 | Introduction to Communication | 3 |
| COMM 1373 | Media Writing | 3 |
| COMM 1307 | Intro Mass Comm | 3 |
| COMM 1318 | Interpersonal Communication | 3 |
| COMM 4340 | Organizational Communication | 3 |
| Select two of the following: | 6 | |
| Broadcast Announcing | ||
| Performance Studies | ||
| Advanced Public Speaking | ||
| Argumentation and Critical Thinking | ||
| Interviewing | ||
| TV Writing & Performing | ||
| Select three of the following: | 9 | |
| Intercultural Communication | ||
| Psychology of TV and Film | ||
| Film Theory | ||
| Pop Culture Theories | ||
| Rhetorical Theory & Criticism | ||
| Communication Law | ||
| Nonverbal Communication | ||
| Political Communication | ||
| Persuasion | ||
| Communication Theory | ||
| Journalism Courses | ||
| COMM 2311 | News Gathering/Writing | 3 |
| COMM 2372 | Edit/Copyread | 3 |
| COMM 3330 | Feature Writing | 3 |
| COMM 3361 | Desktop Publishing | 3 |
| COMM 3381 | Photo Journalism | 3 |
| COMM 3130 | Communication Laboratory | 1 |
| COMM 3130 | Communication Laboratory | 1 |
| COMM 3130 | Communication Laboratory | 1 |
| Select two of the following: | 6 | |
| Advanced Digital Editing | ||
| Corporate Video Production | ||
| Public Relations Writing | ||
| Introduction to Public Relations | ||
| Intro Broadcasting | ||
| Foundations of Social Media | ||
| General Electives | ||
| Students may choose electives approved by their advisor, a minimum of 9 hours of advanced hours (3000-4000 level) are required | 24 | |
| Total Hours | 120 | |
| First Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Hours | |
| ENGL 1301 | Composition I | 3 |
| COMM 1311 | Introduction to Communication | 3 |
| Creative Arts | 3 | |
| COMM 1315 | Public Speaking I | 3 |
| COMM 1307 | Intro Mass Comm | 3 |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Spring | ||
| MATH 1332 | Contemporary Mathematics I | 3 |
| ENGL 1302 | Composition II | 3 |
| HIST 1301 | U S History I 1763-1877 | 3 |
| COMM 1373 | Media Writing | 3 |
| COMM 1318 | Interpersonal Communication | 3 |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Second Year | ||
| Fall | ||
| MATH 1342 or PSYC 2317 |
Elementary Statistical Methods or Introduction to Statistical Methods |
3 |
| HIST 1302 | U S History II Since 1877 | 3 |
| POLS 2301 | Intro to American Government I | 3 |
| COMM 3130 | Communication Laboratory | 1 |
| COMM 2372 | Edit/Copyread | 3 |
| Life and Physical Science | 3 | |
| Hours | 16 | |
| Spring | ||
| POLS 2302 | Intro/American Government II | 3 |
| PSYC 2301 or SOCI 1301 |
General Psychology or Introduction to Sociology |
3 |
| COMM 2311 | News Gathering/Writing | 3 |
| COMM 3130 | Communication Laboratory | 1 |
| Language, Philosophy Culture | 3 | |
| Life and Physical Science | 3 | |
| Hours | 16 | |
| Third Year | ||
| Fall | ||
| Communication | Performance Class | 3 |
| Communication | Theory Class | 3 |
| Elective | 3000-4000 Level | 3 |
| COMM 3381 | Photo Journalism | 3 |
| COMM 3361 | Desktop Publishing | 3 |
| COMM 3130 | Communication Laboratory | 1 |
| Hours | 16 | |
| Spring | ||
| COMM 3330 | Feature Writing | 3 |
| Communication | Theory Class | 3 |
| Elective | 3000-4000 Level | 3 |
| Elective | 3000-4000 Level | 3 |
| Elective | 3000-4000 Level | 3 |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Fourth Year | ||
| Fall | ||
| Elective | 3000-4000 Level | 3 |
| Elective | 3000-4000 Level | 3 |
| Communication | Journalism Elective | 3 |
| Communication | Performance Class | 3 |
| Communication | Theory Class | 3 |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Spring | ||
| COMM 4340 or COMM 4390 |
Organizational Communication or Communication Theory |
3 |
| Elective | 3000-4000 Level | 3 |
| Elective | 3000-4000 Level | 3 |
| Communication | Journalism Elective | 3 |
| Hours | 12 | |
| Total Hours | 120 | |