Communication, Bachelor of Arts
General Requirements
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Core Curriculum | 42 | |
| Required Support Courses | 10 | |
| Major (Required) Courses | 36 | |
| Minor | 18 | |
| Electives | 14 | |
| Total Credits | 120 | |
- 36 upper-division credit hours required for degree
- 30 upper-division hours and 25%of total semester hours required for this degree must be completed at A&M-SA to satisfy residency requirement
- CIP Code: 09.0100
Mass Communication Track
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Core Curriculum 1 | ||
| ENGL 1301 | Composition I | 3 |
| ENGL 1302 | Composition II | 3 |
| or ENGL 2311 | Technical Writing | |
| Mathematics | 3 | |
| Life and Physical Sciences | 3 | |
| Life and Physical Sciences | 3 | |
| Lang/Phil/Culture | 3 | |
| Creative Arts | 3 | |
| American History | 3 | |
| American History | 3 | |
| Government/Political Science | 3 | |
| Government/Political Science | 3 | |
| PSYC 2301 | General Psychology | 3 |
| or SOCI 1301 | Principles of Sociology | |
| SPCH 1315 | Fund of Public Speaking | 3 |
| or SPCH 1318 | Interpersonal Communication | |
| Component Area Option Course from Approved List | 3 | |
| Subtotal: | 42 | |
| Required Support Courses | ||
| UNIV 1301 | First Year Seminar | 3 |
| COMM 4194 | Portfolio & Prof Development | 1 |
| Foreign Language (Must be in same language) | 3 | |
| Foreign Language (Must be in same language) | 3 | |
| Subtotal: | 10 | |
| Major (Required) Courses 2 | ||
| COMM 1307 | Intro to Mass Communication | 3 |
| COMM 3321 | Principles of Advertising | 3 |
| or COMM 4322 | Public Relations | |
| COMM 3350 | Theories of Communication | 3 |
| COMM 3351 | Media Effects | 3 |
| COMM 3360 | Intercultural Communication | 3 |
| COMM 3341 | Research Methods | 3 |
| COMM 4310 | Persuasion | 3 |
| COMM 4315 | Media Ethics | 3 |
| or COMM 4317 | Media Law | |
| COMM 4393 | Senior Communications Seminar | 3 |
| COMM Adv. Electives | 3 | |
| COMM Adv. Electives | 3 | |
| COMM Adv. Electives | 3 | |
| Subtotal: | 36 | |
| Minor 3 | ||
| A minimum of 6 upper-division credit hours required. Actual number of hours depends on the minor selected | 18 | |
| Subtotal: | 18 | |
| Electives | ||
| As needed to complete 120 credit hours required. | 14 | |
| Total Credits | 120 | |
- 1
Other courses may satisfy core curriculum requirements. Courses listed under the core curriculum above are also specific degree requirements, and are recommended in the core to expedite degree completion.
- 2
2.0 overall GPA for major
- 3
2.0 overall GPA
Media Track
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Core Curriculum 1 | ||
| ENGL 1301 | Composition I | 3 |
| ENGL 1302 | Composition II | 3 |
| or ENGL 2311 | Technical Writing | |
| Mathematics | 3 | |
| Life and Physical Sciences | 3 | |
| Life and Physical Sciences | 3 | |
| Lang/Phil/Culture | 3 | |
| Creative Arts | 3 | |
| American History | 3 | |
| American History | 3 | |
| Government/Political Science | 3 | |
| Government/Political Science | 3 | |
| PSYC 2301 | General Psychology | 3 |
| or SOCI 1301 | Principles of Sociology | |
| SPCH 1315 | Fund of Public Speaking | 3 |
| or SPCH 1318 | Interpersonal Communication | |
| Component Area Option Course from Approved List | 3 | |
| Subtotal: | 42 | |
| Required Support Courses | ||
| UNIV 1301 | First Year Seminar | 3 |
| COMM 4194 | Portfolio & Prof Development | 1 |
| Foreign Language (Must be in same language) | 3 | |
| Foreign Language (Must be in same language) | 3 | |
| Subtotal: | 10 | |
| Major (Required) Courses 2 | ||
| COMM 1307 | Intro to Mass Communication | 3 |
| COMM 2305 | News Editing | 3 |
| COMM 2311 | Media Writing | 3 |
| COMM 2312 | Multimedia Literacy | 3 |
| COMM 3301 | Reporting | 3 |
| COMM 3328 | Photojournalism | 3 |
| COMM 4317 | Media Law | 3 |
| COMM 4322 | Public Relations | 3 |
| COMM 4392 | Internship | 3 |
| or COMM 4393 | Senior Communications Seminar | |
| COMM Experiential Course | 3 | |
| Multimedia Storytelling | ||
| Web Design Principles | ||
| Video Storytelling | ||
| Scriptwriting | ||
| Social Media for Journalists | ||
| Media Ethics | ||
| Media Design | ||
| Magazine Design/Production | ||
| Principles of Advertising | ||
| Public Relations Strategies | ||
| Public Relations Case Studies | ||
| COMM Adv. Electives | 3 | |
| COMM Adv. Electives | 3 | |
| Subtotal: | 36 | |
| Minor 3 | ||
| A minimum of 6 upper-division credit hours required. Actual number of hours depends on the minor selected | 18 | |
| Subtotal: | 18 | |
| Electives | ||
| As needed to complete 120 credit hours required. | 14 | |
| Total Credits | 120 | |
- 1
Other courses may satisfy core curriculum requirements. Courses listed under the core curriculum above are also specific degree requirements, and are recommended in the core to expedite degree completion.
- 2
2.0 overall GPA for major
- 3
2.0 overall GPA
All students must complete the University’s Core Curriculum and the specific requirements of the major. In some cases, a course that is required for a major may also be counted towards the Core Curriculum.
This suggested plan of study is intended to be used as a guide in conjunction with official degree requirements outlined in the catalog. While this plan demonstrates a course of study that covers eight semesters, each student’s academic path is unique and your timeline may look different. Students should regularly consult with academic advisors as they plan their course schedules as course offerings may vary.
| First Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| First Semester | Credits | |
| COMM 1307 | Intro to Mass Communication | 3 |
| UNIV 1301 | First Year Seminar | 3 |
| ENGL 1301 | Composition I | 3 |
| GOVT 2305 | Federal Government | 3 |
| Language | 3 | |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Second Semester | ||
| COMM 2300 | Multimedia Literacy | 3 |
| ENGL 1302 or ENGL 2311 | Composition II or Technical Writing | 3 |
| GOVT 2306 | Texas Government | 3 |
| Mathematics | 3 | |
| Language | 3 | |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Second Year | ||
| First Semester | ||
| COMM 2311 | Media Writing | 3 |
| Life & Physical Science | 3 | |
| HIST 1301 | US History to 1865 | 3 |
| SPCH 1315 | Fund of Public Speaking | 3 |
| PSYC 2301 or SOCI 1301 | General Psychology or Principles of Sociology | 3 |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Second Semester | ||
| COMM 2305 | News Editing | 3 |
| Life & Physical Science | 3 | |
| HIST 1302 | US History from 1865 | 3 |
| Language/Philosophy/Culture | 3 | |
| Component Area Option | 3 | |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Third Year | ||
| First Semester | ||
| COMM 3301 | Reporting | 3 |
| COMM Elective | 3 | |
| COMM Experiential Course | 3 | |
| COMM 3101 | ||
| Creative Arts | 3 | |
| Minor | 3 | |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Second Semester | ||
| COMJ 3328 | Photojournalism I | 3 |
| Advanced COMM or COMJ Elective | 3 | |
| COMM 4317 | Media Law | 3 |
| Elective | 3 | |
| Minor | 3 | |
| Elective (As needed to complete 120 credit hours.) | 1 | |
| Credits | 16 | |
| Fourth Year | ||
| First Semester | ||
| Advanced COMM or COMJ Elective | 3 | |
| COMJ 4322 | Public Relations | 3 |
| COMM 4101 | ||
| Minor | 3 | |
| Minor | 3 | |
| Credits | 12 | |
| Second Semester | ||
| Elective (As needed to complete 120 credit hours.) | 3 | |
| Elective (As needed to complete 120 credit hours.) | 3 | |
| COMM 4392 or COMM 4393 | Internship or Senior Communications Seminar | 3 |
| Minor | 3 | |
| Minor | 3 | |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Total Credits | 118 | |