s.h. = semester hours
LD = Lower Division (Community College-Level: Freshman, 1000-level /Sophomore, 2000-level)
UD = Upper Division (University-Level: Junior, 3000-level /Senior, 4000-level)
The student is responsible for fulfilling all requirements on this degree plan and is encouraged to review the catalog that governs this degree plan.
Substitutions in this degree plan must be approved by following the same procedures as for the degree.
This document is an unofficial guide to your degree. Please contact an advisor for an official degree plan.
Must meet minimum requirements: 120 s.h. overall, 36 s.h. UD, of which 30 s.h. must be completed at UHV.
Core Curriculum
10 - English 1301 & 1302 Composition – 6 semester hours
20 - Math 1314 College Math or Higher – 3 semester hours
30 - Natural Sciences – 6 semester hours
Biology, Chemistry, Geology, Physics, or Bio/Physical Science
40 - Humanities – 3 semester hours
Humanities, Literature, PHIL, Modern or Classical Lit.
50 - Visual/Performing Arts – 3 semester hours
ARTS, MUSI, or DRAM
60 - American History 1301 & 1302 – 6 semester hours
70 - Political Science 2305 & 2306 – 6 semester hours
80 - Social/Behavioral Sciences – 3 semester hours
Anthropology, Criminal Justice, Economics, Geography, Political Science, Psychology or Sociology
90 - Institutionally Designated Option – 6 semester hours
SPCH 1311, 1315, 1318, or 1321
COSC 1301 or 1401, or BCIS 1305
Communication Major Requirements
Bachelor of Arts General Program Requirements – 22 semester hours
ENGL 3430 Professional Writing
SPCH 1311, 1315, 1318, or 1321 (CORE)
COSC 1301 or 1401, or BCIS 1305 (CORE)
Sophomore Foreign Language I
Sophomore Foreign Language II
ENGL 3312 Grammar & Rhetoric
3 hours in UD HUMA/HIST/ENGL
3 hours in UD HUMA/HIST/ENGL
3 hours in UD HUMA/HIST/ENGL
Communication Concentration/Specialization – 33 semester hours
COMM 3310 Introduction to Communication Theory
COMM 3311 Organizational Communication
COMM 4314 Intercultural Communication
COMM 4330 New Media Theory
COMM 4332 Communication Research Methods
UD COMM Elective
UD COMM Elective
UD COMM Elective
UD COMM Elective
UD COMM Elective
UD COMM Elective
LD / UD Free Electives and/or Minor – 24 semester hours
Freshmen Level Foreign Language
Freshmen Level Foreign Language
LD or UD Elective
LD or UD Elective
LD or UD Elective
LD or UD Elective
LD or UD Elective
LD or UD Elective
Notes
Academic Advisors
Communication Department
"Because good communication skills have greatly enriched my own personal and professional lives, I’m excited to teach these skills to my students."
- Mark Ward, Ph.D.
Associate Professor, Communication