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Student ID:__________________________ Student Name:_______________________ Advisor Name:_______________________ Catalog: 2022 - 2023 Undergraduate & Graduate Bulletin Program: Communications, Strategic Communications Option, B.A. Minimum Credits Required:__________________

Communications, Strategic Communications Option, B.A.

OSRHE Code: 114S

Major Code: COSC

The Bachelor of Arts in Communications stresses competence in oral and written communication and critical thinking skills that will serve the student for a lifetime. Students also acquire specific knowledge and skills needed to function in a variety of career opportunities at broadcast facilities, corporations, and civic enterprises. Such endeavors include but are not limited to media production/talent, corporate management, marketing, advertising and public relations, sales, promotions, law school, ministry, human relations, public speaking, and corporate and civic leadership.

Note: COMM 3313 - Digital Design satisfies the computer proficiency requirement for this degree.

Communications, Required Hours: 121 Credit Hour(s)

Course NameCreditsTerm TakenGradeGen Ed
UNIV 1152 - The University Experience 2

Communications: 9 Credit Hour(s)

Course NameCreditsTerm TakenGradeGen Ed
ENGL 1113 - Composition I 3
ENGL 1213 - Composition II 3
SPCH 1113 - Speech Communication 3

Social and Behavioral Sciences: 9 Credit Hour(s)

History: 3 Credit Hour(s)

Select from the following:

Course NameCreditsTerm TakenGradeGen Ed
HIST 2483 - American History to 1877 3
HIST 2493 - American History since 1877 3
POLS 1113 - American Federal Government 3

Social Science: 3 Credit Hour(s)

Select from the following:

Course NameCreditsTerm TakenGradeGen Ed
ECON 2113 - Principles of Macroeconomics 3
ECON 2123 - Principles of Microeconomics 3
PSY 1113 - Introduction to Psychology 3
SOC 1113 - Introduction to Sociology 3

Science and Mathematics: 11 Credit Hour(s)

Physical Science: 4 Credit Hour(s)

Select from the following:

Course NameCreditsTerm TakenGradeGen Ed
CHEM 1104 - Principles of Chemistry 4
CHEM 1315 - General Chemistry I 5
GEOL 1014 - Earth Science 4
GEOL 1114 - Physical Geology 4
GEOL 1124 - Physical Geography 4
GEOL 1224 - Historical Geology 4
GEOL 2124 - Astronomy 4
PHYS 1014 - General Physical Science 4
PHYS 1114 - General Physics 4

Biological Science: 4 Credit Hour(s)

Select from the following:

Course NameCreditsTerm TakenGradeGen Ed
BIOL 1114 - General Biology 4
BIOL 1134 - Intro to Environmental Science 4
BIOL 1144 - General Cellular Biology 4

Mathematics: 3 Credit Hour(s)

Select from the following:

Course NameCreditsTerm TakenGradeGen Ed
MATH 1413 - Introduction to Statistics 3
MATH 1503 - Mathematics for Critical Thinking 3
MATH 1513 - College Algebra 3
MATH 1613 - Trigonometry 3
MATH 1715 - Pre-Calculus 5
MATH 2264 - Analytical Geometry and Calculus I 4

Humanities: 6 Credit Hour(s)

Select from the following:

Course NameCreditsTerm TakenGradeGen Ed
ART 1113 - Art Appreciation 3
HUM 1113 - Art Appreciation 3
COMM 2413 - Theatre Appreciation 3
HUM 2413 - Theatre Appreciation 3
ENGL 2613 - Introduction to Literature 3
HUM 2113 - Humanities I 3
HUM 2223 - Humanities II 3
HUM 2893 - Cinema 3
MUSC 2573 - Music Appreciation 3
HUM 2573 - Music Appreciation 3
PHIL 1113 - Introduction to Philosophy 3

Global Studies: 3 Credit Hour(s)

Select from the following:

Course NameCreditsTerm TakenGradeGen Ed
BIOL 3103 - Plants and Civilization 3
BIOL 3203 - Bioethics 3
ECON 3003 - Internatnl Econ Issues & Policies 3
GEOG 2243 - Human Geography 3
GERM 1113 - Beginning German I 3
HIST 2013 - World Civilization I 3
HIST 2023 - World Civilization II 3
HUM 3633 - Comparative Religion 3
LANG 1113 - Foundations of World Languages 3
MGMT 3033 - Conflict Resltn:I’m Always Right! 3
NAMS 1143 - Native Americans of North America 3
NAMS 2503 - Cherokee I 3
PHIL 1313 - Values and Ethics 3
POLS 3053 - International Relations 3
SOC 3213 - Minority Groups 3
SPAN 1113 - Beginning Spanish I 3

Elective: 3 Credit Hour(s)

Select three additional hours from the courses listed above and not previously selected.

Program Requirements Common Core: 30 Credit Hour(s)

Course NameCreditsTerm TakenGradeGen Ed
COMM 1003 - Introduction to Mass Communication 3
COMM 3023 - Writing For The Media 3
COMM 3313 - Digital Design 3
COMM 3413 - Media Law 3
COMM 3713 - Communication Research Methods 3
COMM 3833 - Media Theory 3
COMM 3883 - New Media and Society 3
COMM 4163 - Global Communication 3
COMM 4283 - Communication Internship 3
COMM 4913 - Senior Capstone 3

Strategic Communications Option: 15 Credit Hour(s)

Required Courses

Course NameCreditsTerm TakenGradeGen Ed
ART 1213 - Digital Foundations 3

OR

COMM 2003 - Video Production 3

 

COMM 3033 - Advanced Corporate Media 3
COMM 3113 - Public Relations Strategies 3
COMM 3123 - Public Relations Writing 3
COMM 3633 - Advertising Strategies 3

Electives: 9 Credit Hour(s)

(Also eligible are any courses listed in an alternate option above.

Course NameCreditsTerm TakenGradeGen Ed
BADM 3913 - Com Skills Managers & Professionals 3
COMM 1011 - TV Studio Production 1
COMM 1123 - Interpersonal Communications 3
COMM 2723 - Small Group Discussion 3
COMM 3253 - Argumentation and Persuasion 3
COMM 3873 - Gender and Technology 3
COMM 4223 - Communication in Organizations 3
COMM 4323 - Women and Minorities in Media 3
COMM 4623 - Documentary Production 3
ENGL 2023 - Creative Writing 3
MKTG 3113 - Principles of Marketing 3
MKTG 3313 - E-Marketing 3
MKTG 4153 - Integrated Marketing Communications 3
POLS 4043 - The Media and Politics 3
SPMT 3013 - Marketing Sports 3

Selected Minor or Additional Approved Electives: 18-24 Credit Hour(s)

Free Electives: 0-6 Credit Hour(s)

Total Credit Hour(s): 121

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