BA with a Major in Communication Studies
Note: The order of semesters and summer terms has been changed from the print version to accommodate the one-column format of HTML publishing. A conventional Four-Year Plan is available in the .pdf file.COMM 1010, Introduction to Communication14 3ENGL 1310, College Writing I 3
MATH 1100, College Algebra4 3
PSCI 1040, American Government 3
CSCI1 3
Wellness11 2-3
Total 17-18
COMM 2060, Performance of Literature14 3ECON 1110, Macroeconomics 3
ENGL 2210, World Literature I 3
HIST 2610, United States History to 186512 3
Natural Science9 4
Total 16
LANG 2040, Foreign Language(intermediate)3 3COMM (distribution) 3
COMM (elective) 3
Elective (advanced)16 3
Laboratory Science (choice)9 4
Total 16
COMM (theory) 3COMM (distribution) 3
Elective (advanced)15 3
Elective (advanced)15 3
Understanding of Ideas and Values8 3
Total 15
COMM 2020, Interpersonal Communication14 3ENGL 1320, College Writing II 3
MATH 1600, College Math with Calculus5 5
PSCI 1050, American Government 3
Visual and Performing Arts7 3
Total 17
COMM 2040, Public Speaking14 3ENGL 2220, World Literature II 3
HIST 2620, United States History Since 186512 3
Elective16 3
Physical Science9 4
Total 16
LANG 2050, Foreign Language(intermediate)3 3COMM (distribution) 3
COMM (elective) 3
Elective (advanced)15 3
Elective (advanced)15 3
Total 15
COMM (elective) 3Actual degree plans may vary depending on availability of courses in a given semester.Some courses may require prerequisites not listed.See Arts and Sciences folding key (#2) after page 208 for footnotes.COMM (elective) 3
Elective (advanced)15 3
Elective (advanced)15 3
Understanding of Ideas and Values8 3
Total 15
The major in communication studies requires a total of 36 semester credit hours as follows:
1. 12 core hours: COMM 1010, 2020, 2040, and 2060;
2. 9 hours distributed, with one course taken from each of the following groups:
3. 3 hours of coursework in theory chosen from COMM 4020, 4040, or 4060;
4. 12 additional hours in consultation with an adviser.
Students who have completed 90 hours with a 3.5 grade point average are eligible to write Senior Honors Theses. Students who elect this option are expected to complete their theses in the course of a single semester.
Majors must observe the system of prerequisites for upper-level courses.
Students who wish to major in communication studies should consult with an adviser as early as possible. Students entering UNT as freshmen are advised through the department until they achieve junior status, after which they can apply for a degree plan. The department has formulated a degree tracking sheet that makes it possible for the student to plan each semester's enrollment with the certainty that the courses taken are required for graduation. Upon achieving junior status, the student must make an appointment to see one of the undergraduate advisers in the department and bring a complete transcript of all courses taken at UNT to that appointment. The adviser will fill out an advisory sheet to be filed with the advising office of the College of Arts and Sciences. The advisers in that office will prepare an official degree plan listing all courses for which the student has received credit and all remaining courses required to complete the degree.
Students transferring from another college may apply for a degree plan during the first semester in which they enrolled at UNT. To apply for the degree plan, transfer students should obtain complete transcripts from all colleges attended and make an appointment with the departmental undergraduate adviser.
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