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 - Communication – 6 semester hours
20 - Mathematics – 3 semester hours
30 - Natural Sciences – 7 semester hours
Natural Science
Natural Science w/ Lab
40 - Language, Philosophy and Culture – 3 semester hours
50 - Creative Arts – 3 semester hours
60 - American History – 6 semester hours
70 - Government/Political Sciences – 6 semester hours
80 - Social & Behavioral Sciences – 3 semester hours
90 - Institutionally Designated Option – 6 semester hours
Communication Major Requirements
Bachelor of Science General Program Requirements – 23 semester hours
ENGL 3430 Professional Writing
SPCH 1311, 1315, 1318, or 1321 (CORE)
COSC 1301 or 1401, or BCIS 1305 (CORE)
Natural Science w/ Lab
ENGL 3310 Introduction to the Study of Language
ENGL 3312 Grammar & Rhetoric
3 hours of UD HUMA/HIST/ENGL
3 hours of UD HUMA/HIST/ENGL
3 hours of 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 – 21 semester hours
Elective
Elective
Elective
Elective
Elective
Elective
Elective