Communication Studies B.A./B.S.

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

Requirements

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

Major in Communication Studies

(Major Code: 1205)

Note:

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.

Communication Studies Core Requirements (18 semester hours)

Graduation Requirement

All communication studies majors will compile an e-portfolio that demonstrates the student’s competencies in at least six of the following eight areas:

Leadership,
Presentational speaking/visual communication,
Interpersonal communication,
Written communication,
Communication and culture,
Group communication,
Theoretical perspectives/ethics, and
Internships and professional experience.

This portfolio must be submitted for review early in the semester the student plans to graduate. The student must receive a score of three or higher on each section of the portfolio to be certified for graduation. Portions of the portfolio will be presented as part of the capstone course, COMM 4301 —Introduction to Rhetorical Criticism.

Course Rotation

Fall semester only classes

Spring semester only classes

COMM 3301 - Advanced Public Speaking 3 (even years)
COMM 3302 - Advanced Performance of Literature 3 (odd years)
COMM 3315 - Research Methods 3
COMM 3345 - Discussion and Small-Group Communication 3
COMM 4310 - Communication Training and Development 3

Options

Students majoring in communication studies must complete the 18-hour communication studies core requirements and choose at least 18 hours of courses from the following three emphases:

Corporate Communication Option (select 18 hours)

Recommended electives:

Students must complete at least 39 hours of advanced courses (3000/4000 level) for degree.

Note:

Students are advised to complete the University core curriculum requirements during their first two years of classes.

Graduate School Preparation

Complete:

Nine hours listed below and nine hours of communication studies courses in consultation with a communication studies adviser.

Nine hours of communication studies electives

which may include
COMM 4300
or
MCOM 4300
.

Note:

Students are advised to complete the University core curriculum requirements during their first two years of classes.

Speech Performance Option (select 18 hours)

Notes:

Students seeking teaching certification in communication studies are advised to select the speech performance emphasis.

For information about the master of arts (M.A.) degree in communication, refer to the “Graduate Catalog”.

Advising Services Degree Checklist and Curriculum Guides

The following Degree Checklists and Curriculum Guides are available by linking to Advising Services Degree Checklists:

Communication Studies B.A. or B.S. - Corporate Communication
Communication Studies B.A. or B.S. - Graduate School Preparation
Communication Studies B.A. or B.S. - Speech Performance Option