Communication Studies, Bachelor of Arts

The Bachelor of Arts in Communication – Communication Studies prepares a student to work in fields as varied as sales, education, training and development, management, law enforcement and in administrative roles in information and service industries such as health care organizations. Our graduates also work in public relations, events planning, advertising, and with public and private agencies and organizations as Press Secretaries and Information Officers. The Bachelor of Arts in Communication also prepares the students to pursue graduate programs in Communication, Media Management, Law, Social Work, Education, Health Management, Rehabilitation Counseling, and Public Administration.

Note: For a PDF version of the degree requirements for this program go to the Undergraduate Programs page on the UTRGV website. 

 

Core Curriculum Requirements – 42 Hours

Students must fulfill the Core Curriculum requirements. The courses listed below satisfy both degree requirements and Core Curriculum requirements.

Required

Integrative and Experiential Learning – 3 hours

COMM 1311

Introduction to Communication

3

Recommended

Creative Arts – 3 hours

Choose one:

THTF 1310	Theatre Appreciation	3
THTF 2366	Cinema Appreciation	3

Major Requirements – 39 Hours (30 advanced)

Communication Core – 24 hours (15 advanced)

COMM 1315	Public Speaking	3
COMM 1318	Interpersonal Communication	3
COMM 2333	Small Group Communication	3
COMM 3316	Intercultural Communication	3
COMM 3331	Interviewing: Theory and Practice	3
COMM 3333	Theories of Communication	3
COMM 3350	Research in Communication	3
COMM 4315	Persuasive Communication	3

Advanced Communication Electives – 15 hours (15 advanced)

Please contact Communication Department Advisor for list of approved Communication Studies elective courses.

Approved Electives or Minor – 18 Hours (9 advanced minimum)

Choose and complete an approved minor or approved electives. Some minors are more than 18 hours.

Free Electives – 21 Hours (9 advanced minimum)

Complete 21 hours of free electives of which a minimum of 9 must be advanced. Internship courses only count in the section Free Electives section. 

Recommended: COMM 4103 Practicum may be taken twice, COMM 4337 Professional Internship, COMM 4624 Professional Internship. A total of 6 internship credit hours may be taken for credit, either COMM 4337 twice or COMM 4624 once.

Total Credit Hours: 48

Total Credit Hours: 120

Admission, Progression, And Graduation Requirements, if applicable:

Graduation requirements

All courses in the major requirements section require a grade of 'C' or better.