HOURS
Fall Semester
LIFE/PHYS SCIENCE CORE - CULTURE COMM 2311 PREL 2338 COMPONENT CORE
Spring Semester
LIFE/PHYS SCIENCE POLS 2312 ADVT 2337 ECON 2305 PREL 3320
PREL 4316 UL ELECTIVE OPEN ELECTIVE OPEN ELECTIVE
ENGL 1301 HIST 1301 CREATIVE ARTS MATH (1301 SUGGESTED) LANGUAGE 1441 UNIV 1131
Summer (Optional)
PREL 3339 COMM 3303 COMM 3315 (SATISFIES UNIV 1101) COMS 2305 DEPT UL ELECTIVE
PREL 3340 COMM 3310 COMM 3300 DEPT UL ELECTIVE OPEN ELECTIVE
ENGL 1302 HIST 1302 POLS 2311 MATH 1308 OR 1309 LANGUAGE 1442
1st Year
30
PREL 4320 OPEN ELECTIVE OPEN ELECTIVE OPEN ELECTIVE OPEN ELECTIVE
3rd Year
plan for success
27
33
4th Year
120
2nd Year
TOTAL DEGREE HOURS
Beginning the Journey
Trailblazing the Path
Be Bold. Be Ambitious. Set Yourself Apart.
ENGAGE
global engagement
Consider joining the Honor's College . Work toward earning a GPA of 3.5+ and being on the Honor Roll. Attend career orientations and career fairs. Develop a list of career goals; discuss with advisor to stay on track. Practice interview skills with professors and Career Development Center staff.
Take part in community outreach through volunteer programs with local city and business initiatives for community relations. Consider a minor in an area that expands your career opportunities such as advertising,business, journalism, or visual communication; Discuss these with your advisor. Become a Communication Department ambassador.
*You can ask your freshman advisor about what these requirements are
Study Abroad Global Mavericks Program International Week Language Exchange Program Global Grounds
Destination Graduation
Visit the UTA Study Abroad Office for opportunities or inquire within the Communication Department . Apply for scholarships. Attend a Communication Department student organization meeting: PRSSA SPJ; AAF; BEA; NAHJ. Examine research opportunities in your career field. Attend a Students for Global Change meeting.
leadership development
Design your journey
community engagement
Maverick Advantage
Fraternity & Sorority Life Leadership Institute Leadership Minor Student Governance Student Organizations
Meet with advisor. Review CORE and art foundation degree requirements Consider free tutoring at the IDEAS Center (2nd floor of Central Library) . Focus on your core public relations courses: COMM 2311; PREL 2338; ADVT 2337; COMM 2315; ECON 2305.
Focus on your upper level courses: COMM 3303;3310; 3300; PREL 3339;3340;4320; 4316; COMS 2305. Attend Communication Day & service-learning events. Take a leadership role working with real-world clients in PREL 4316. Take a leadership position with a COMM Department student organization. Explore the CoLA Spotlight research forum.
Gain leadership skills and practice them in an internship and student organization. Discover how the Communication Honor Society can further your career goals. Engage with the Festival of Ideas.
Career Development
Apply for the George and Lana Proctor scholarship. Be ambitious to find internship options in your career field to gain experience for your career. Participate in on-campus interviews, mock interviews, etc. Seek out career opportunities and apply for job.
EXCEL
undergraduate research
Alternative Break Trips Service Learning Courses Service Learning Showcase UTA Volunteers
Internships MavMentors Conferences, Residencies, Fellowships Career Center & Job Fairs Federal Work Study
Independent Study with Faculty to Conduct Research CoLA Spotlight
EDUCATE
Audit degree plan to solidify all coursework will be completed. Become a tutor for peers in beginning printmaking classes. Apply for graduation. Consult with the Career Development Center about on-campus jobs for your field of study. Apply for the Donald and Dorothy Bunnell scholarship.
Build networking opportunities—attend an alumni event. Make connections with a local PRSA chapter. Attend Communication Day. Discover how research opportunities in your department can lead to more knowledge for your career field.
Career Readiness
Workforce Skills
Explore workforce skill development through on- and off-campus activities Engage with the UTA Career Development Center at uta.edu/careers Meet with a career consultant Network with employers Discover internships and co-ops Apply for on-campus employment Join Handshake, our career services platform Participate in career development programs In addition, students are highly encouraged to create a LinkedIn profile and be involved in the Public Relations Student Society of America (PRSSA) student organization to develop leadership skills
Communication Management Communicating Orally and in Writing Computer Programs Proficiency Critical Thinking and Reasoning Skills Graphic Design Interpreting Research and Statistics Related to Consumer Behavior Leading, Managing, and Persuading Media Planning Production Proficiency in Persuasive Communication Research Methods Teamwork Understanding of Diverse Viewpoints Using Computer Graphics and Web Development Software
Find your career
Communication Writer Community Relations Copy Writing Corporate Communication Editor/Reporter Employee Relations Event Coordinator Government Communications Graphic Designer Human Relations Lobbying Media Planner Media Relations Nonprofit organizations Publicist PR/Advertising/Marketing Executive Public Relations Account Executive Public Affairs Officer Social Media Manager Strategic communication
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What career options do I have with this major?
Communication: Develop and articulate ideas clearly and effectively across all mediums, including but not limited to written, oral, and digital communication. Creativity/Ingenuity: Synthesize existing ideas and concepts in innovative and creative ways to develop new ways of thinking or working, and engage in divergent thinking and risk taking. Teamwork/Collaboration: Work within a team and foster collaborative relationships with peers and supervisors . Use interpersonal skills to demonstrate respect and dignity for others while working toward a common goal.
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