Overview
The Department of Communication offers two bachelor’s degrees: Bachelor of Arts in Communication and Bachelor of Arts in Philanthropy.
The degree Bachelor of Arts in Communication is offered with multiple specializations. The department curricula provide students with an overview of the role and function of communication in society. These courses present a broad academic exposure, including theories, skills, techniques, critical analysis, historical perspectives, and aesthetic appreciation.
The Department of Communication seeks to emphasize theories and techniques which give students the ability to adapt to rapid changes in communication technology.
Within the major disciplines, specializations are available in advertising, broadcasting, communication technology, journalism, public relations, organizational communication, and speech communication.
The Bachelor of Arts in Philanthropy is offered in collaboration with the College of Business. Students will be presented with theoretical frameworks and practical knowledge about voluntary action and organizations that support giving in society.
The major courses offered by the Department of Communication provide students with communication skills in the areas of communication, communication studies, multi-media communication, and public relations, which will equip students with key skills in the field of communication as they relate to philanthropy and the nonprofit sector.
As a part of the degree plan, students will be required to complete a certificate (12 hours) or minor (18 hours) in Business Philanthropy in the College of Business. The Minor/Certificate will address a variety of business perspectives related to the management and operation of philanthropic organizations through courses in marketing, management, accounting, and finance.
All majors in the Department of Communication must complete the following core courses. The department math requirement must be completed before reaching 60 hours
Declaring a Major in the Department of Communication
I. Admission to Major
All undergraduate students seeking to declare a major in the Department of Communication (ADVT, BCMN, COMS, CTEC, JOUR, PCOM, PREL) must meet the following criteria:
Completion of a minimum of 12 hours in residence at The University of Texas at Arlington with a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.25/4.0.
Students that do not meet these minimum requirements can request to be admitted as a COMM Intended PCOM intended major. Please see restrictions below.
II. Admission as a COMM Intended or PCOM Intended Major
- Completion of a minimum of 12 hours in residence at The University of Texas at Arlington with a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0/4.0.
- COMM Intended or PCOM Intended majors may enroll in up to a total of 18 hours in the Department of Communication (ADVT, BCMN, COMS, CTEC, JOUR, PCOM, PREL)
- Students who do not achieve a cumulative UT Arlington GPA of 2.25/4.0 by the completion of 18 hours in the Department of Communication will not be cleared to continue in the department.
III. Dismissal from Department of Communication COMM Intended or PCOM Intended Status
Students who do not meet the requirements for declaring a Department of Communication major after completing eighteen (18) hours of communication course work will not be allowed to take additional communication courses at UT Arlington. The student will be suspended from the Department of Communication COMM Intended or PCOM Intended status and must choose a major not offered by the Department of Communication at that time in order to remain enrolled at UT Arlington.
General Academic Standards in the Department of Communication
- Graduation as a major in the Department of Communication must meet the UT Arlington graduation standard of a minimum GPA of 2.0/4.0.
- Graduation as a major in the Department of Communication must meet the department graduation standard of a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0/4.0 in all department courses (ADVT, BCMN, COMS, CTEC, JOUR, PCOM, PREL).
Requirements for a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Communication
Department of Communication Degree Programs
Advertising
Advertising majors must meet the following math requirement: MATH 1308, with a grade of C (2.0/4.0 scale) or higher and the following Social Science requirement: ECON 2305.
Broadcasting
Communication Studies: Organizational Communication
| COMM 3300 | COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY | 3 |
| COMM 3303 | COMMUNICATION GRAPHICS | 3 |
| COMM 3310 | COMMUNICATION LAW & ETHICS | 3 |
| COMM 3315 | COMMUNICATION THEORY | 3 |
| COMS 1301 | FUNDAMENTALS OF PUBLIC SPEAKING | 3 |
| COMS 2304 | GROUP COMMUNICATION PRINCIPLES 1 | 3 |
| COMS 2305 | BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL COMMUNICATION 1 | 3 |
| COMS 3309 | ORGANIZATIONAL COMMUNICATION 1 | 3 |
| COMS 4315 | BUSINESS PRESENTATIONS 1 | 3 |
| 6 |
| GROUP COMMUNICATION THEORY 1 | |
| COMMUNICATION FOR EDUCATORS 1 | |
| COMMUNICATION IN HUMAN RELATIONS 1 | |
| INTERVIEW PRINCIPLES 1 | |
| 2 | 9 |
| PERSUASIVE COMMUNICATION 1 | |
| MANAGERIAL COMMUNICATION 1 | |
| COMMUNICATION TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT 1 | |
| COMMUNICATION RESEARCH 1 | |
| HEALTH COMMUNICATION 1 | |
| PROFESSIONAL INTERNSHIP 1 | |
| 3 |
| Total Hours | 45 |
Communication Studies: Interpersonal Communication
| COMM 3300 | COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY | 3 |
| COMM 3303 | COMMUNICATION GRAPHICS | 3 |
| COMM 3310 | COMMUNICATION LAW & ETHICS | 3 |
| COMM 3315 | COMMUNICATION THEORY | 3 |
| COMS 1301 | FUNDAMENTALS OF PUBLIC SPEAKING | 3 |
| COMS 2304 | GROUP COMMUNICATION PRINCIPLES 1 | 3 |
| COMS 3310 | GROUP COMMUNICATION THEORY 1 | 3 |
| COMS 3312 | BACKGROUNDS OF PUBLIC ADDRESS 1 | 3 |
| or COMS 4302 | MODERN PUBLIC ADDRESS |
| COMS 3315 | COMMUNICATION FOR EDUCATORS 1 | 3 |
| COMS 3316 | COMMUNICATION IN HUMAN RELATIONS 1 | 3 |
| 3 |
| ORAL INTERPRETATION OF LITERATURE 1 | |
| ORAL INTERPRETATION OF CHILDREN'S LITERATURE 1 | |
| 2 | 9 |
| PERSUASIVE COMMUNICATION 1 | |
| BUSINESS PRESENTATIONS 1 | |
| READERS THEATRE 1 | |
| COMMUNICATION RESEARCH 1 | |
| HEALTH COMMUNICATION 1 | |
| PROFESSIONAL INTERNSHIP 1 | |
| 3 |
| Total Hours | 45 |
Communication Technology
| COMM 2311 | WRITING FOR MASS MEDIA | 3 |
| COMM 3300 | COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY | 3 |
| COMM 3303 | COMMUNICATION GRAPHICS | 3 |
| COMM 3310 | COMMUNICATION LAW & ETHICS | 3 |
| COMM 3315 | COMMUNICATION THEORY | 3 |
| COMS 2302 | PROFESSIONAL AND TECHNICAL COMMUNICATION FOR SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING | 3 |
| CTEC 2350 | WEB COMMUNICATION DESIGN AND DEVELOPMENT 1 1 | 3 |
| CTEC 3320 | MULTIMODAL COMMUNICATION AND DESIGN 1 | 3 |
| CTEC 3350 | WEB COMMUNICATION DESIGN AND DEVELOPMENT 2 1 | 3 |
| CTEC 4309 | INTERNET MARKETING COMMUNICATION 1 | 3 |
| CTEC 4321 | DIGITAL COMMUNICATION MANAGEMENT 1 | 3 |
| or CTEC 4323 | USER EXPERIENCE RESEARCH AND DESIGN |
| CTEC 4350 | WEB COMMUNICATION DESIGN AND DEVELOPMENT 3 1 | 3 |
| 9 |
| Total Hours | 45 |
Journalism
Public Relations
Public relations majors must meet the following math requirement: MATH 1308, with a grade of C (2.0/4.0 scale) or higher, and the following Social Science requirement: ECON 2305.
Requirements for a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Philanthropy
| |
| PCOM 2301 | INTRODUCTION TO NONPROFITS AND PHILANTHROPY 1 | 3 |
| COMS 2304 | GROUP COMMUNICATION PRINCIPLES 1 | 3 |
| COMS 2305 | BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL COMMUNICATION 1 | 3 |
| COMM 3315 | COMMUNICATION THEORY | 3 |
| BCMN 2370 | MULTIMEDIA PRODUCTION | 3 |
| PCOM 3301 | FUNDRAISING AND DEVELOPMENT 1 | 3 |
| COMM 3310 | COMMUNICATION LAW & ETHICS | 3 |
| COMM 3300 | COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY | 3 |
| COMM 3303 | COMMUNICATION GRAPHICS | 3 |
| PCOM 3309 | ORGANIZATIONAL COMMUNICATION 1 | 3 |
| PCOM 4315 | BUSINESS PRESENTATIONS 1 | 3 |
| PCOM 3320 | STRATEGIC SOCIAL MEDIA COMMUNICATION 1 | 3 |
| PCOM 4301 | NONPROFIT MANAGEMENT 1 | 3 |
| PCOM 4395 | DIRECTED INTERNSHIP IN NONPROFITS AND PHILANTHROPY 1 | 3 |
| ENGL 2338 | TECHNICAL WRITING | 3 |
| ENGL 3379 | GRANT AND PROPOSAL WRITING | 3 |
| 6 |
| PERSUASIVE COMMUNICATION | |
| MANAGERIAL COMMUNICATION 1 | |
| HEALTH COMMUNICATION | |
| COMMUNICATION & SOCIETY | |
| SPECIAL TOPICS 1 | |
| 12 or 18 |
| PRINCIPLES OF MARKETING | |
| PHILIANTHROPY, FUNDRAISING, AND PROFESSIONAL SELLING | |
| MARKETING AND PHILANTHROPIC STRATEGY | |
| NONPROFIT AND VOLUNTEER MANAGEMENT | |
| WEALTH AND EXCHANGE | |
| ACCOUNTING AND COMPLIANCE OF NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS | |
| 6 or 12 |
| |
| GLOBAL HISTORY OF PHILANTHROPY | |
| INTRODUCTION TO GLOBAL ISSUES | |
| INTRODUCTION TO PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION | |
| CIVIC ENGAGEMENT, CIVIL SOCIETY, AND COMMUNITY | |
| TOPICS IN MODERN LANGUAGE LEVEL I | |
| TOPICS IN MODERN LANGUAGE LEVEL II | |
| TOPICS IN MODERN LANGUAGE LEVEL III | |
| TOPICS IN MODERN LANGUAGE LEVEL IV | |
Certificate in Digital Media
This certificate provides students with expertise in using and managing digital media to communicate effectively to audiences in a variety of situations, across multiple platforms.
To earn this certificate students must complete four of the classes listed below with a grade of C or better. Broadcast majors must take BCMN 2358 instead of BCMN 2370.
Certificate in Professional Communication
This certificate develops students’ professional communication competency including oral and written proficiency, effective messaging and presentation, and teamwork and collaboration skills in various work and organizational contexts.
To earn this certificate students must complete two lower-division courses and two upper-division courses from the options listed below with a grade of C or better.