Bachelor of Science, Major in Communication Studies
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| 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) 2 | 3 | |
| Component Area IX (Component Area Option) 3 | 4 | |
| Degree Specific Requirements | ||
| MATH, STAT, or COSC Elective 4 | 3 | |
| Social Sciences (in addition to Core) 5, 6 | 6 | |
| Major: Foundation | ||
| COMS 1361 | Public Speaking 3 | 3 |
| COMS 2331 | Introduction - Communication 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 | 21 | |
| Minor: Required 7 | ||
| 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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Course cannot double dip with Core Curriculum.
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Choose six hours from the list of Social Sciences courses in the table below.
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If course(s) are used to satisfy minor 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.
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Social Sciences 5 | 6 | |
| Choose two courses from the list below: | ||
| Introduction To Economics | ||
| Critical Thinking | ||
| Contemporary Moral Issues | ||
| Introduction to Political Science | ||
| Introduction To Psychology | ||
| Psychology Of Adjustment | ||
| Human Sexuality | ||
| Introduction to Sociology | ||
| Social Inequality | ||
| Marriage And The Family | ||
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.
COMS 2382 does not count towards the requirement for a major. Students pursuing a major should take COMS 1361.
