May 13, 2025

2022-2023 Undergraduate Catalog

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2022-2023 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Communication Studies B.A./B.S.

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Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)/Bachelor of Science (B.S.) Degree

May be either depending on option selected; see the “Requirements for Baccalaureate Degrees ” section of this catalog.

Major in Communication Studies

University Core Curriculum Requirements

Refer to the “University Core Curriculum ” section of this catalog.

Communication Studies Core Requirements (21 hours)

Courses required for the following emphasis options: Organizational Communication and Leadership, Relational Dynamics and Engagement, Advocacy and Public Culture.

Emphases

Organizational Communication and Leadership Emphasis (18 hours)

(Major Code: 1206)

Complete the Communication Studies Core and at least 18 hours as listed below.

Required courses (6 hours)

Choose 3 hours from the following:

And choose nine hours from the following:

COMM 2178 - Forensics 1 (may be repeated)
COMM 3332 - Strategic Communication 3
COMM 3333 - Crisis Communication 3
COMM 3345 - Group Dynamics 3
COMM 3399 - WT Leadership 3 (6) (Students accepted for this class must enroll for both fall and spring semesters.)
COMM 4278 - Advanced Forensics 2
COMM 4300 - Communication Study Abroad 3 or
MCOM 4300 - Communication Study Abroad 3
COMM 4302 - Event Planning 3

Relational Dynamics and Engagement Emphasis (select 18 hours)

(Major Code: 1208)

Complete the Communication Studies Core and 18 hours as listed below.

Required Courses (12 hours)

And choose 6 hours from the following:

Advocacy and Public Culture Emphasis (27 hours)

Complete the Communication Studies Core and 27 hours as listed below.

Required:

And choose 3 hours from the following:

COMM 2178 - Forensics 1 (may be repeated)
COMM 3370 - Critical Culture and Gender Communication 3
COMM 4278 - Advanced Forensics 2
COMM 4300 - Communication Study Abroad 3 or
MCOM 4300 - Communication Study Abroad 3
MCOM 4302 - Media Law & Ethics 3

Strategic Communication Emphasis (online degree option; complete 45 hours)

(Major Code: 1209)

Students are advised to complete the University core requirements during their first two years of classes. Students must complete 45 hours listed below.

Notes:

COMM 2178 /COMM 4278 is a repeatable course and may be repeated up to a maximum of four hours for the communication studies major.
COMM 3399 -WT Leadership is a course that is by application only.
Students are advised to complete the University core curriculum requirements during their first two years of classes.

e-Portfolio Requirement

All Department of Communication majors will compile an e-portfolio in COMM/MCOM 4398 that demonstrates the student’s communication and/or media communication competencies developed throughout their course of study at WTAMU. This portfolio must be submitted for review in COMM/MCOM 4398. The student must receive a score of 3 or higher on each section of the portfolio to be certified for graduation.

B.A. or B.S. Requirements (6-12 hours)

Refer to the “Requirements for Baccalaureate Degrees ” section of this catalog.

Complete the requirements for your specific degree.

B.A. Degree

In addition to the core curriculum, a minimum of 12 hours as follows:

At least six hours of foreign language, and
Six hours chosen from art, English, history, modern languages, music, philosophy, and theatre.

B.S. Degree

In addition to the core curriculum, a minimum of 6 hours as follows:

Six hours chosen from biology, chemistry, geology, geosciences, mathematics, physics and natural sciences.

Electives

Take additional electives as needed to total 36 hours of advanced work (3000- or 4000-level) from WTAMU and to total a minimum of 120 hours overall, or the minimum total hours required for your degree.

Total hours required to complete degree: 120 hours

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