Bachelor of Science, Major in Communication Studies
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor of Science, 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) | 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 | ||
| MATH, STATS, or COSC elective | 3 | |
| Natural Sciences (In addition to Core) | 8 | |
| Major Core | ||
| COMS 1361 | Public Speaking 2 | 3 |
| COMS 2331 | Intro - Comm Theory & Research | 3 |
| COMS 2386 | Interpersonal Communication 2 | 3 |
| COMS 4381 | Communication Theory | 3 |
| Major Core | ||
| COMS Electives (Advanced) | 12 | |
| COMS Electives (Non-advanced) | 6 | |
| Minor | ||
| Minor (Required) | 18 | |
| Electives | ||
| General Electives | 10 | |
| Advanced General Electives | 9 | |
| 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. |
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 | Component Area IX | 1 |
| Component Area III | 4 | Component Area III | 4 |
| COMS 13612 | 3 | COMS 2331 | 3 |
| ENGL 13013 | 3 | ENGL 13023 | 3 |
| HIST 13014 | 3 | HIST 13024 | 3 |
| 16 | 14 | ||
| Second Year | |||
| Fall | Hours | Spring | Hours |
| Component Area IV | 3 | Component Area VIII | 3 |
| COMS 23862 | 3 | Component Area IX | 3 |
| General Elective | 3 | MATH, STAT, or COSC Elective | 3 |
| Natural Sciences (In addition to Core) | 4 | Natural Sciences (In addition to Core) | 4 |
| POLS 23055 | 3 | POLS 23064 | 3 |
| 16 | 16 | ||
| Third Year | |||
| Fall | Hours | Spring | Hours |
| Component Area V | 3 | COMS Advanced Elective | 6 |
| COMS Advanced Elective | 6 | COMS 4381 | 3 |
| General Advanced Elective | 3 | Minor (Advanced hours) | 6 |
| Minor | 3 | ||
| 15 | 15 | ||
| Fourth Year | |||
| Fall | Hours | Spring | Hours |
| COMS Elective | 6 | General Advanced Elective | 3 |
| General Advanced Electives | 3 | General Electives | 4 |
| Minor | 6 | General Elective | 3 |
| Minor (Advanced) | 3 | ||
| 15 | 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 | Satisfies Core Curriculum requirement for requirement for Component Area VI (U.S. History). |
| 5 | Satisfies Core Curriculum requirement for 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 BS in Communication Studies is designed to provide graduates with the following marketable skills:
- Oral and written communication competencies.
- Multi-cultural and diversity competencies.
- Conflict management and teamwork.
- Scientific literacy.
- Ethical communication.
