Bachelor of Arts, Major in Communication Studies
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor of Arts, Major in Communication Studies | ||
| Core Curriculum | ||
| Component Area I (Communication) | 6 | |
| Component Area II (Mathematics) 1 | 3 | |
| Component Area III (Life and Physical Science) | 8 | |
| Component Area IV (Language, Philosophy, and Culture) 2 | 3 | |
| Component Area V (Creative Arts) | 3 | |
| Component Area VI (U.S. History) | 6 | |
| Component Area VII (Political Science/Government) | 6 | |
| Component Area VIII (Social and Behavioral Sciences) | 3 | |
| Component Area IX (Component Area Option) | 4 | |
| Degree Specific Requirements | ||
| PHIL elective | 3 | |
| Fine Arts Course | 3 | |
| Foreign Language (one field) 2 | 14 | |
| Major Core | ||
| COMS 1361 | Public Speaking 3 | 3 |
| COMS 2331 | Intro - Comm Theory & Research | 3 |
| COMS 2386 | Interpersonal Communication 3 | 3 |
| COMS 4381 | Communication Theory | 3 |
| Major | ||
| COMS Electives (Advanced) | 12 | |
| COMS Electives (Non-advanced) | 6 | |
| Minor | ||
| Minor (required) | 18 | |
| Electives | 16-19 | |
| Total Hours | 120 | |
| 1 | |
| 2 | The 2000 level Foreign Language courses satisfy the Core Curriculum requirement for Component Area IV (Language, Philosophy, and Culture) as well as 3 hours of the the Core Curriculum requirement for Component Area IX (Component Area Option). |
| 3 | If COMS 1361 and/or COMS 2386 are used to fulfill Core Curriculum requirements additional hours may be needed to reach the minimum total semester credit hours of 120. |
Note: Minor and elective hours should be chosen with the university requirement of 42 advanced hours in mind.
| First Year | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall | Hours | Spring | Hours |
| Component Area II1 | 3 | COMS 2331 | 3 |
| COMS 13612 | 3 | ENGL 13023 | 3 |
| ENGL 13013 | 3 | Foreign Language 14124 | 4 |
| Foreign Language 14114 | 4 | General Elective | 3 |
| HIST 13015 | 3 | HIST 13025 | 3 |
| 16 | 16 | ||
| Second Year | |||
| Fall | Hours | Spring | Hours |
| Component Area III | 4 | Component Area III | 4 |
| COMS 23862 | 3 | Component Area V | 3 |
| Foreign Language 23114 | 3 | COMS Elective | 3 |
| General Elective | 3 | Foreign Language 23124 | 3 |
| POLS 23056 | 3 | POLS 23066 | 3 |
| 16 | 16 | ||
| Third Year | |||
| Fall | Hours | Spring | Hours |
| COMS Advanced Elective | 6 | COMS Advanced Elective | 6 |
| Fine Arts Course | 3 | COMS 4381 | 3 |
| Minor | 3 | Minor | 6 |
| PHIL Elective | 3 | ||
| 15 | 15 | ||
| Fourth Year | |||
| Fall | Hours | Spring | Hours |
| Component Area VIII | 3 | General Advanced Electives | 10 |
| Component Area IX | 1 | Minor (Advanced hours) | 3 |
| COMS Elective | 3 | ||
| Minor (Advanced hours) | 6 | ||
| 13 | 13 | ||
| Total Hours: 120 | |||
| 1 | |
| 2 | If COMS 1361 and/or COMS 2386 are used to fulfill Core Curriculum requirements additional hours may be needed to reach the minimum total semester credit hours of 120. |
| 3 | Satisfies Core Curriculum requirement for Component Area I (Communication). |
| 4 | Four courses in one language required. In addition, the 2000 level Foreign Language courses satisfy the Core Curriculum requirement for Component Area IV (Language, Philosophy, and Culture) as well as 3 hours of the the Core Curriculum requirement for Component Area IX (Component Area Option). |
| 5 | Satisfies Core Curriculum requirement for Component Area VI (U.S. History). |
| 6 | Satisfies Core Curriculum requirement for Component Area VII (Political Science/Government). |
Note: Minor and elective hours should be chosen with the university requirement of 42 advanced hours in mind.
The Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (THECB) marketable skills initiative is part of the state’s 60x30TX plan and was designed to help students articulate their skills to employers. Marketable skills are those skills valued by employers and/or graduate programs that can be applied in a variety of work or education settings and may include interpersonal, cognitive, and applied skill areas.
The BA in Communication Studies is designed to provide graduates with the following marketable skills:
- Competent oral and written communication.
- Multi-cultural and diversity competencies.
- Conflict management.
- Ethical communication.
- Teamwork.
