Bachelor of Arts in Philanthropy
About This Program
The Bachelor of Arts in Philanthropy prepares students for meaningful careers in nonprofit leadership, fundraising, corporate social responsibility, and philanthropic initiatives. Through coursework in communication, fundraising, and leadership, students gain the skills needed to drive social change and strengthen communities. This program emphasizes real-world experience through service-learning projects and internships with nonprofit organizations, providing hands-on opportunities to apply classroom knowledge while building a professional network. Students collaborate with community partners, engage in strategic problem-solving, and develop innovative approaches to nonprofit management. With a focus on experiential learning and ethical leadership, the program equips graduates to work in nonprofits and corporate philanthropy, making a lasting impact on the causes they care about. Whether you aspire to lead a nonprofit, advocate for social justice, or enhance corporate giving programs, this degree provides the foundation to turn your passion into a career.
Competencies
- Upon completion of this major, students will have competency in creating fundraising strategies.
- Upon completion of this major, students will have competency in managing and leading nonprofit organizations.
- Upon completion of this major, students will have competency in planning and developing impactful nonprofit programs.
- Upon completion of this major, students will have competency in applying ethical principles and practices in nonprofit organizations.
- Upon completion of this major, students will have competency in promoting community engagement.
Admissions Criteria
Declaring a Major
All undergraduate students seeking to declare a major in the Department of Communication 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 who do not meet these minimum requirements can request to be admitted as an intended major. Please see restrictions below.
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.
- 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.
Dismissal from 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 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.
Curriculum
| Foundations | ||
| General Core Requirements | 42 | |
| Students must complete specific courses in certain core areas. | ||
| For Communication select: | ||
| RHETORIC AND COMPOSITION I and RHETORIC AND COMPOSITION II | ||
| For Foundation Component Option select: | ||
| FUNDAMENTALS OF PUBLIC SPEAKING (or other approved course) | ||
| College of Liberal Arts Core | ||
| UNIV 1101 | CAREER PREPARATION AND STUDENT SUCCESS | 1 |
| or UNIV 1131 | STUDENT SUCCESS | |
| Philanthrophy Specialization | ||
| 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 3370 | 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 3310 | NONPROFIT PROGRAM DESIGN AND GRANT WRITING 1 | 3 |
| PCOM 3320 | STRATEGIC SOCIAL MEDIA COMMUNICATION 1 | 3 |
| PCOM 4301 | NONPROFIT MANAGEMENT 1 | 3 |
| PCOM 4315 | PROFESSIONAL PRESENTATIONS 1 | 3 |
| PCOM 4395 | DIRECTED INTERNSHIP IN NONPROFITS AND PHILANTHROPY 1 | 3 |
| Select two from the following: | 6 | |
| PERSUASIVE COMMUNICATION | ||
| MANAGERIAL COMMUNICATION 1 | ||
| HEALTH COMMUNICATION | ||
| COMMUNICATION & SOCIETY | ||
| PROFESSIONAL PRESENTATIONS FOR PUBLIC RELATIONS AND ADVERTISING | ||
| SPECIAL TOPICS 1 | ||
| Minor, Certificate, or Electives | ||
| Students may complete an optional minor consisting of 18 hours, six of which must be at the 3000/4000 level in the selected minor. The minor will be selected after consulting with an advisor. Students may also complete the Certificate in Digital Media, the Certificate in Professional Communication, the Certificate in Health Communication, the Certificate in Fundraising and Nonprofit Management, or the minor may be combined with the Certificate. Students must also take electives as needed to bring the total number of credit hours to 120 with 36 at the 3000/4000 level. | 26 | |
| Following are recommended electives. | ||
| PRINCIPLES OF MARKETING | ||
| CONSULTATIVE SELLING | ||
| INTEGRATED MARKETING COMMUNICATION / ADVERTISING | ||
| HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT | ||
| DIVERSITY IN ORGANIZATIONS | ||
| TECHNICAL WRITING | ||
| GRANT AND PROPOSAL WRITING | ||
| GLOBAL HISTORY OF PHILANTHROPY | ||
| 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 | ||
| Total Hours | 120 | |
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PCOM majors must obtain a minimum grade of C (2.0/4.0 scale) or higher in all of these classes.
Suggested Course Sequence
| First Year | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall Semester | Hours | Spring Semester | Hours |
| ENGL 1301 | 3 | ENGL 1302 | 3 |
| COMS 1301 | 3 | U.S. History (part 2) | 3 |
| UNIV 1131 | 1 | Government/Political Science | 3 |
| U.S. History (part 1) | 3 | Component Area Option (MATH 1308 suggested) | 3 |
| Mathematics (MATH 1301 suggested) | 3 | Language, Philosophy & Culture | 3 |
| Creative Arts | 3 | ||
| 16 | 15 | ||
| Second Year | |||
| Fall Semester | Hours | Spring Semester | Hours |
| COMS 2304 | 3 | BCMN 3370 | 3 |
| COMM 3315 (satisfies UNIV 1101) | 3 | COMS 2305 | 3 |
| PCOM 2301 | 3 | PCOM 3301 | 3 |
| Life & Physical Science | 3 | Government/Political Science | 3 |
| Social & Behavioral Science | 3 | Life & Physical Science | 3 |
| 15 | 15 | ||
| Third Year | |||
| Fall Semester | Hours | Spring Semester | Hours |
| PCOM 3310 | 3 | COMM 3310 | 3 |
| COMM 3300 | 3 | PCOM 3309 | 3 |
| COMM 3303 | 3 | PCOM 3320 | 3 |
| Open elective | 3 | PCOM 4301 | 3 |
| Open elective | 3 | Open elective | 3 |
| 15 | 15 | ||
| Fourth Year | |||
| Fall Semester | Hours | Spring Semester | Hours |
| PCOM 4315 | 3 | PCOM 4395 | 3 |
| Prescribed elective (COMS, PCOM, COMM, PREL) | 3 | Prescribed elective (COMS, PCOM, COMM, PREL) | 3 |
| Open elective | 3 | Open elective | 3 |
| Open elective | 3 | Open elective | 3 |
| Open elective | 3 | Open elective | 2 |
| 15 | 14 | ||
| Total Hours: 120 | |||
Program Completion
To graduate as a major in the Department of Communication students must:
- Meet the UT Arlington graduation standard of a minimum GPA of 2.0/4.0.
- Meet the department graduation standard of a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0/4.0 in all department courses (ADVT, BCMN, COMM, COMS, CTEC, JOUR, PCOM, PREL).
Advising Resources
Advisors assist with many tasks via email:
- Remove enrollment holds.
- Evaluate progress and make course suggestions.
- Assist choosing majors/minors.
- Help enrolling/dropping courses.
For more assistance students may schedule in-person or virtual appointments in advance, thru the advising resources webpage link, or drop by our office.
Location:
126 Fine Arts Building
Email:
commadvising@uta.edu
Phone:
817-272-5760