May 18, 2025

2023-2024 Undergraduate Catalog

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2023-2024 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

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 cross-listed with MCOM 4300 3)
MCOM 4302 - Media Law & Ethics 3

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 cross-listed with MCOM 4300 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:

COMM 2178 - Forensics 1 (may be repeated)
COMM 3331 - Organizational Communication & Leadership 3
COMM 3360 - Health Communication 3
COMM 4278 - Advanced Forensics 2
COMM 4300 - Communication Study Abroad 3 (or cross-listed with MCOM 4300 3)
COMM 4330 - Creative Narrative Communication 3
COMM 4360 - Communication and Global Culture 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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