Communication, B.A. Degree Map

Semester 1 Fall

• COMM 1307 - Introduction to Mass Communication Credit Hours: 3
• PSYC 1100 - Learning Frameworks Credit Hours: 1
• HIST 1301 - United States History I Credit Hours: 3
• Core: Life and Physical Sciences  & Lab  Credit Hours: 4
• WRIT 1301 - Composition I Credit Hours: 3

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  Semester Hours: 14

Semester 2 Spring

• COMM 1315 - Public Speaking Credit Hours: 3
• Core: Social and Behavioral Sciences  Credit Hours: 3
• HIST 1302 - United States History II Credit Hours: 3
• Core: Life and Physical Sciences  & Lab  Credit Hours: 4
• WRIT 1302 - Composition II Credit Hours: 3

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  Semester Hours: 16

Semester 1 Fall

• ARTS 2371 - Digital Photography 1 Credit Hours: 3
• POLS 2305 - Federal Government Credit Hours: 3

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• MATH 1314 - College Algebra Credit Hours: 3

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• MATH 1332 - Contemporary Mathematics Credit Hours: 3

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• 1300/2300 General Elective Credit Hours: 3
• 1300/2300 General Elective Credit Hours: ​3

Semester Hours: 15

Semester 2 Spring

• Core: Creative Arts  Credit Hours: 3
• POLS 2306 - Texas Government Credit Hours: 3
• Core: Language, Philosophy, and Culture  Credit Hours: 3
• 1300/2300 General Elective Credit Hours: 3
• 1300/2300 General Elective Credit Hours: ​3

Semester Hours: 15

Semester 1 Fall

• WRIT 3307 - Advanced Writing Credit Hours: 3
• COMM 3350 - Visual Communication Credit Hours: 3
• COMM 3352 - Media Law Credit Hours: 3
• 3300/4300 Communication Elective Credit Hours: 15

Semester Hours: 15

Semester 2 Spring

• COMM 3320 - Principles of Public Relations Credit Hours: 3
• COMM 3321 - Media Writing Credit Hours: 3
• COMM 4358 - Publication Design Credit Hours: 3
• 3300/4300 Communication Elective Credit Hours: 3
• 3300/4300 General Elective Credit Hours: 3

Semester Hours: 15

Semester 1 Fall

• 4300 Communication Elective Credit Hours: 3
• 3300/4300 Communication Elective Credit Hours: 3
• 3300/4300 Communication Elective Credit Hours: ​3
• 3300/4300 ANTH, PHIL, PSYC, or SOCI Elective Credit Hours: ​3
• 3300/4300 General Elective Credit Hours: ​3

Semester Hours: 15

Semester 2 Spring

• COMM 4061 - Communication Portfolio Credit Hours: 0
• COMM 4379 - Communication Internship Credit Hours: 3
• 3300/4300 Communication Elective Credit Hours: 3
• 3300/4300 Communication Elective Credit Hours: ​3
• 3300/4300 General Elective Credit Hours: ​3
• 3300/4300 General Elective Credit Hours: ​3

Semester Hours: 15