Bachelor of Science, Major in Communication Studies
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Code | Title | Hours |
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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) 2 | 3 | |
Component Area IX (Component Area Option) 3 | 4 | |
Degree Specific Requirements | ||
MATH, STAT, or COSC Elective | 3 | |
Natural Sciences (in addition to Core) | 8 | |
Major: Foundation | ||
COMS 1361 | Public Speaking 3 | 3 |
COMS 2331 | Intro - Comm Theory & Research | 3 |
COMS 2386 | Interpersonal Communication 2 | 3 |
COMS 4381 | Communication Theory | 3 |
Major: Prescribed Electives | ||
COMS Advanced Electives | 12 | |
COMS Non-Advanced Electives | 6 | |
Electives: General | ||
General Electives | 19 | |
Minor: Required 4 | ||
Minor | 18 | |
Total Hours | 120 |
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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.
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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.
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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.