HOURS
Fall Semester
LIFE/PHYS SCIENCE CORE - CULTURE COMM 2311 COMS 2302 OPEN ELECTIVE
Spring Semester
LIFE/PHYS SCIENCE POLS 2312 COMM 3315 (SATISFIES UNIV 1101) CTEC 2350 SOCI SCIENCE
CTEC 4350 CTEC 4323 /DEPT UL ELECTIVE OPEN ELECTIVE OPEN ELECTIVE
ENGL 1301 HIST 1301 CREATIVE ARTS MATH (1301 SUGGESTED) LANGUAGE 1441 UNIV 1131
Summer (Optional)
COMM 3303 COMM 3300 CTEC 3350 DEPT UL ELECTIVE OPEN ELECTIVE
CTEC 4309 CTEC 3320 COMM 3310 OPEN ELECTIVE OPEN ELECTIVE
ENGL 1302 HIST 1302 POLS 2311 MATH (1308 SUGGESTED) LANGUAGE 1442
1st Year
30
CTEC 4321 DEPT UL 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
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
Enhance your UTA experience—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 in your field of study, such as advertising, business, journalism, public relations, or visual communication; discuss these with your advisor Become a Communication Department ambassador
*You can ask your freshman advisor about what these requirements are
Global Grounds Global Mavericks Program International Week Language exchange program
Destination Graduation
Attend a Communication Department student organization meeting: BEA; SPJ; NAHJ; PRSSA; AAF Examine research opportunities in UTA Undergraduate Research Programs Attend a Students for Global Change meeting Learn more about study abroad opportunities for communication majors
leadership development
Design your journey
community engagement
Maverick Advantage
Take leadership roles in student projects and a student organization in your career field student governance Grant proposal development seminar Fraternity and sorority life Leadership Institute Leadership minor
Be familiar with your degree plan Meet with a Department of Communication advisor Focus on your core courses: COMM 2311; 3303; 3315, COMS 2302, CTEC 2350
Focus on your upper-level Communication Technology courses: COMM 3300, 3310, CTEC 3320, 3350; 4309; 4321,4323, 4350. Discuss required degree electives with your advisor Attend Communication Day Amplify your organizational skills through service learning events and projects Take a leadership position with a Communication Department student organization: BEA; SPJ; NAHJ; PRSSA; AAF Discuss career goals with your advisor 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 DFW Internet Marketing Association and the George and Lana Proctor scholarships Be ambitious to find internship options in your career field to gain experience for your career Attend Communication Day activities for professional headshots and resume critics Continuously work toward earning professional certificates
EXCEL
undergraduate research
Alternative Break trips Service learning with major classes
All-Majors Job Fair Federal work study programs Internships Interviews Mavmentors The Career Development Center
Involve professor and business leaders to conduct research in a needed area of your field
EDUCATE
Consult with the Career Development Center about on-campus jobs for your field of study Attend Communication Day activities for internship opportunities and professional networking Apply for the Donald and Dorothy Bunnell scholarship Explore and work toward earning professional certificates
Build networking opportunities Attend an alumni event 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 a student organization to develop leadership skills
Creative Thinking & Problem-Solving Web Design and Development Graphic Design Multimedia Production User Interface & User Experience Design Web Application Development Coding Skills (HTML, CSS, JavaScript, PHP, SQL) Audience Research & Usability Test Data Analytic Skills Database Management Search Engine Optimization Online Marketing Strategies Project Management Written and Verbal Communication for Design Project Work
Find your career
Developer-Related Careers -Website Developer -Front-End Developer -Full-stack Developer -Database Specialist Design and Content Specialist -Graphic Designer -Multimedia Producer -Creative Strategist -Tech Documentation Specialist User Experience (UX) | User Interface (UI) Design Careers -Product Designer -UX Researcher -UX and Interaction -Design Architect -Quality Control Specialist Training and Consulting -Technology Instructor -Technical Consultant Internet Business and Marketing -Project Management -Internet Marketing -Social Media Marketing -Search Engine Marketing Analyst -Marketing Automation Specialist -Business Intelligence Analyst
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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. Leadership: Takes initiative, demonstrates effective decision making based on research and data, understands diverse perspectives, and motivates others to work toward a shared vision. 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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