HOURS
Fall Semester
LIFE/PHYS SCIENCE SOCI SCIENCE PCOM 2301 COMS 2304 COMM 3315 (SATISFIES UNIV 1101)
Spring Semester
LIFE/PHYS SCIENCE POLS 2312 BCMN 2370 ENG 2338 COMS 2305
PCOM 4395 COMS 4300, PCOM 4320 (COMS 4320), COMM 4350, OR COMM 4305 OPEN ELECTIVE OPEN ELECTIVE OPEN ELECTIVE
ENGL 1301 HIST 1301 CREATIVE ARTS COMS 1301 MATH (1301 SUGGESTED) UNIV 1131
Summer (Optional)
PCOM 3301 COMM 3300 COMM 3303 comm 3310 open elective
ENGL 3379 PCOM 3320 (PREL 3320) PCOM 3309 (COMS 3309) OPEN ELECTIVE OPEN ELECTIVE
ENGL 1302 HIST 1302 POLS 2311 MATH (1308 SUGGESTED) CORE - CULTURE
1st Year
30
PCOM 4301 PCOM 4315 (COMS 4315) COMS 4300, PCOM 4320 (COMS 4320), COMM 4350, OR COMM 4305 OPEN ELECTIVE OPEN ELECTIVE
3rd Year
plan for success
31
4th Year
121
2nd Year
TOTAL DEGREE HOURS
Beginning the Journey
Trailblazing the Path
Be Bold. Be Ambitious. Set Yourself Apart.
ENGAGE
global engagement
Consider meeting with local nonprofit professionals for career advice. Contact the program coordinator to request to be matched with a mentor. Create a résumé so you can work on building it up before you get to graduation.
Attend Communication Day (October dates announced annually). Volunteer with local organizations to learn about causes and roles you are passionate about. Consider joining a university club or fraternity/sorority that matches your values.
Study Abroad
Destination Graduation
Declare your major. Keep your course map up to date. Begin taking courses for the Business Philanthropy requirement. Meet with an academic advisor once a semester to stay on track. Meet with your program coordinator to discuss your academic and career objectives.
leadership development
Design your journey
community engagement
Maverick Advantage
Fraternity & Sorority Life Student Life Leadership Institute Student Organizations
Familiarize yourself with your degree plan. Attend UTA freshman or transfer orientation Work on completing your core courses and enroll in PCOM 2301. Meet with a Department of Communication advisor
Contact the Center for Service Learning for service opportunities. Consider participating in an undergraduate research opportunity.
Become active in the local Association of Fundraising Professionals chapter. Participate in undergraduate research opportunities.
Career Development
Submit your application for the Maverick Advantage designation. Register for the Nu Lambda Mu Honor Society. Complete the requirements for the AFP Collegiate Certificate in Fundraising.
EXCEL
undergraduate research
Alternative Break Service Learning Courses Service Learning Showcase UTA Volunteers
AFP Collegiate Chapter Mentoring Program Attend Job Fair
Partner with a Professor on a Research Project Prepare for Graduate School
EDUCATE
Select your internship placement with your program advisor. Register for your commencement ceremony. Meet with the Career Development Center to craft a resume that encompasses your education and community engagement experience. Speak with your program coordinator if you are interested in continuing to graduate school, AmeriCorps, or the Peace Corps.
Attend the All-Majors Job Fair. Attend Communication Day.
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 fellowships. Apply for on-campus employment. Join Handshake, our career services platform. Participate in career development programs.
Manage the business, operational, and fundraising aspects of the nonprofit sector Managing teams, managing people, managing organizations Creation of meaning, the production of messages, and the processing of information that makes organizing possible Application of understanding of group principles and theory in serving nonprofits throughout the community Research, framing, and writing skills Leadership and teamwork skills Professional presentation skills Create strategic messages Critical thinking and decision-making Understanding of business models as they relate to fundraising and the nonprofit sector
Find your career
Take Action
Fundraising Manager Public Relations Manager Foundation Relations Institutional Advancement Volunteer Coordinator Volunteer Management Corporate Social Responsibility Nonprofit Program Leadership and Coordination Philanthropic Fundraising Social Innovation Alumni and Donor Relations Research and Public Policy
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 and informed risk taking, and motivates and encourages participation from 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. 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
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