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
General Program Requirements – 10 semester hours
ENGL 3430 – Professional Writing
SPCH 1311, 1315, 1318, or 1321 (CORE)
COSC 1301 or 1401, or BCIS 1305 (CORE)
Sophomore Foreign Language
COMM DSGN General Requirements – 30 semester hours
DSGN 3320 – Advanced Typography
DSGN 3321 – Theories and Design
DSGN 3322 – Advanced Design
DSGN 4300 – Selected Topics in Design
DSGN 4310 – History of Design
DSGN 4312 – Digital Design
DSGN 4316 – Visual Communication
DSGN 4318 – Senior Seminar
DSGN 4320 – Design Internship
DSGN 4322 – Senior Portfolio
COMM DSGN UD Concentration/Specialization – 12 semester hours
COMM 4318
COMM 4330
GMNG 3310
GMNG 4316
GMNG 4318
HUMA 4312
HUMA 4313
HUMA 4314
HUMA 4315
HUMA 4317
MKTG 3303
LD / UD Free Electives and/or Minor – 26 semester hours
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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