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) | 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) | 14 | |
| Major Core | ||
| COMS 1361 | Public Speaking | 3 |
| COMS 2331 | Intro - Comm Theory & Research | 3 |
| COMS 2386 | Interpersonal Communication | 3 |
| COMS 4381 | Communication Theory | 3 |
| Major | ||
| COMS Electives (Advanced) | 12 | |
| COMS Electives (Non-advanced) | 6 | |
| Minor | ||
| Minor (required) | 18 | |
| Electives | 10-19 | |
| Total Hours | 120 | |
| 1 |
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 |
| COMS 1361 | 3 | COMS 2331 | 3 |
| ENGL 13012 | 3 | ENGL 13022 | 3 |
| Foreign Language 14113 | 4 | Foreign Language 14123 | 4 |
| HIST 13014 | 3 | HIST 13024 | 3 |
| 16 | 14 | ||
| Second Year | |||
| Fall | Hours | Spring | Hours |
| Component Area III | 4 | Component Area III | 4 |
| Component Area IV | 3 | Component Area IX | 3 |
| COMS 2386 | 3 | COMS Advanced Elective | 3 |
| Foreign Language 23113 | 3 | Foreign Language 23123 | 3 |
| POLS 23055 | 3 | POLS 23065 | 3 |
| 16 | 16 | ||
| Third Year | |||
| Fall | Hours | Spring | Hours |
| COMS Advanced Elective | 3 | COMS Advanced Elective | 3 |
| COMS Elective | 3 | COMS Elective | 3 |
| 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 Electives | 10 |
| COMS elective | 3 | Minor | 3 |
| General Electives | 3 | ||
| Minor | 6 | ||
| 15 | 13 | ||
| Total Hours: 120 | |||
| 1 | |
| 2 | Satisfies Core Curriculum requirement for Component Area I (Communication). |
| 3 | Four courses in one language required. |
| 4 | Satisfies Core Curriculum requirement for Component Area VI (U.S. History). |
| 5 | 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.
