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.