Communication Studies Concentration
Program Learning Outcomes
- Graduates will develop and deliver a speech appropriate to the audience, purpose and context.
- Graduates will analyze the characteristics of a competent communicator as they apply to relationships.
- Graduates will demonstrate the ability to effectively communicate in the workplace in both written and oral formats.
- Graduates will apply group communication competencies during team projects.
- Graduates will construct and deliver effective debate arguments.
TSI Liable
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Field of Study - 18 Credit Hours | ||
| SPCH 1315 | Public Speaking 4 | 3 |
| SPCH 1318 | Interpersonal Communications 4 | 3 |
| SPCH 1321 | Business and Professional Communication 4 | 3 |
| SPCH 2389 | Academic Cooperative | 3 |
| Directed Electives (UTRGV) (6 SCH) 3 | ||
| SPCH 2333 | Discussion and Small Group Communication | 3 |
| SPCH 2335 | Argumentation and Debate | 3 |
| STC Core Curriculum - 42 Credit Hours | ||
| Complete 42 credit hours of required Core Curriculum 1,2 | 42 | |
| Core Component Area Option | ||
| Introduction to Speech Communication 4 | ||
| Total Credit Hours | 60 | |
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In addition to the courses in the Field of Study, the student is required to take 42 credit hours from the STC Core Curriculum. These courses must not duplicate courses taken to fulfill field of study requirements.
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Students who select a 3 credit hour Mathematics course to fulfill the Mathematics component of the Curriculum must take 4 credit hours to complete the Component Area Option for the Core Curriculum.
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The listed Directive Electives are for students pursuing to transfer to The University of Texas at Rio Grande Valley. Students pursuing a different transfer institution should see an advisor for selection of Directed Electives.
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Discipline Foundation Courses (12 SCH).
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Recommended Course Sequence
| First Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Credit Hours | |
| ENGL 1301 | Composition I | 3 |
| SPCH 1311 | Introduction to Speech Communication 2 | 3 |
| HIST 1301 or HIST 2327 |
United States History I or Mexican-American History I |
3 |
| Language, Philosophy & Culture Elective - Core Curriculum | 3 | |
Recommended: |
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| Introduction to Ethics | ||
| Credit Hours | 12 | |
| Spring | ||
| ENGL 1302 | Composition II - Rhetoric | 3 |
| SPCH 1318 | Interpersonal Communications 2 | 3 |
| HIST 1302 or HIST 2328 |
United States History II or Mexican-American History II |
3 |
| Social and Behavioral Sciences Elective - Core Curriculum | 3 | |
| Mathematics Elective - Core Curriculum | 3-4 | |
Recommended: |
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| Elementary Statistical Methods | ||
| Credit Hours | 16 | |
| Second Year | ||
| Fall | ||
| GOVT 2305 | Federal Government | 3 |
| SPCH 1315 | Public Speaking 2 | 3 |
| SPCH 2333 | Discussion and Small Group Communication 1 | 3 |
| Life and Physical Sciences Elective - Core Curriculum | 4 | |
| Creative Arts Elective - Core Curriculum | 3 | |
Recommended: |
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| Film Appreciation | ||
| Credit Hours | 16 | |
| Spring | ||
| GOVT 2306 | Texas Government | 3 |
| SPCH 1321 | Business and Professional Communication 2 | 3 |
| SPCH 2335 | Argumentation and Debate 1 | 3 |
| SPCH 2389 | Academic Cooperative | 3 |
| Life and Physical Sciences Elective - Core Curriculum | 4 | |
| Component Area Option - Core Curriculum (if required) | 1 | |
| Credit Hours | 16 | |
| Total Credit Hours | 60 | |
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The listed Directive Electives are for students pursuing to transfer to The University of Texas at Rio Grande Valley. Students pursuing a different transfer institution should see an advisor for selection of Directed Electives.
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Discipline Foundation Courses (12 SCH).