Bachelor of Science, Major in Communication Studies

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Bachelor of Science, Major in Communication Studies
Core Curriculum
Component Area I (Communication)6
Component Area II (Mathematics) 13
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) 23
Component Area IX (Component Area Option) 34
Degree Specific Requirements
MATH, STAT, or COSC Elective3
Natural Sciences (in addition to Core)8
Major: Foundation
COMS 1361Public Speaking 33
COMS 2331Intro - Comm Theory & Research3
COMS 2386Interpersonal Communication 23
COMS 4381Communication Theory3
Major: Prescribed Electives
COMS Advanced Electives 12
COMS Non-Advanced Electives6
Electives: General
General Electives 19
Minor: Required 4
Minor 18
Total Hours120
1

MATH 1332 or MATH 1342 is recommended.

2

If COMS 2386 is used to fulfill Core Curriculum requirements additional hours will be needed to reach the minimum total semester credit hours of 120. 

3

If COMS 1361 is used to fulfill Core Curriculum requirements additional hours will be needed to reach the minimum total semester credit hours of 120. 

4

All minors can be paired with this degree program. 

Notes

Students must earn a 2.0 minimum overall GPA in all coursework. 

Students must meet a 2.0 minimum overall major GPA in all major coursework.

Students must earn a 2.0 minimum SHSU GPA in all coursework.

Students must meet a 2.0 minimum SHSU major GPA in all major coursework.

Minor and Elective hours should be chosen with the university requirement of 42 advanced hours in mind.

First Year
FallHoursSpringHours
Component Area II13Component Area IX1
Component Area III4Component Area III4
COMS 136123COMS 23313
ENGL 130133ENGL 130233
HIST 130143HIST 130243
 16 14
Second Year
FallHoursSpringHours
Component Area IV3Component Area VIII3
COMS 238653Component Area IX3
General Electives3MATH, STAT, or COSC Elective3
Natural Sciences (in addition to Core)4Natural Sciences (in addition to Core)4
POLS 230563POLS 230663
 16 16
Third Year
FallHoursSpringHours
Component Area V3COMS Advanced Electives6
COMS Advanced Electives6COMS 43813
General Electives3Minor 76
Minor73 
 15 15
Fourth Year
FallHoursSpringHours
COMS Electives6General Electives3
General Electives3General Electives4
Minor76General Electives3
 Minor73
 15 13
Total Hours: 120
1

MATH 1332 or MATH 1342 is recommended

2

If COMS 1361 are used to fulfill Core Curriculum requirements additional hours will 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

If COMS 2386 is used to fulfill Core Curriculum requirements additional hours will be needed to reach the minimum total semester credit hours of 120. 

6

Satisfies Core Curriculum requirement for requirement for Component Area VII (Political Science/Government).

7

All minors can be paired with this degree program. 

Notes

Students must earn a 2.0 minimum overall GPA in all coursework. 

Students must meet a 2.0 minimum overall major GPA in all major coursework.

Students must earn a 2.0 minimum SHSU GPA in all coursework.

Students must meet a 2.0 minimum SHSU major GPA in all major coursework.

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.