HOURS
Fall Semester
LIFE/PHYS SCIENCE CORE - CULTURE POLS 2311 COMS 2304 OPEN ELECTIVE
Spring Semester
LIFE/PHYS SCIENCE POLS 2312 COMM 3315 (SATISFIES UNIV 1011) COMS 2305 SOCI SCIENCE
COMS 4000 UL OPEN ELECTIVE OPEN ELECTIVE OPEN ELECTIVE
ENGL 1301 HIST 1301 CREATIVE ARTS MATH (1301 SUGGESTED) LANGUAGE 1441 UNIV 1131
Summer (Optional)
COMM 3303 COMM 3300 COMS 3309 DEPT UL ELECTIVE OPEN ELECTIVE
COMS 3000 UL COMS 3000 UL COMM 3310 OPEN ELECTIVE OPEN ELECTIVE
ENGL 1302 HIST 1302 COMS 1301 MATH (1308 SUGGESTED) LANGUAGE 1442
1st Year
30
COMS 4000 UL COMS 4000 UL COMS 4315 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 business, journalism, visual communication, or public relations. Discuss these with your advisor.
*You can ask your freshman advisor about what these requirements are
Global Gounds Global Mavericks Program International Week Language exchange program
Destination Graduation
Attend a Communication Department student. organization meetings: PRSSA; BEA; SPJ; NAHJ; AAF; Lambda Pi Eta. Examine research opportunities in your career field. Attend a Students for Global Change Meeting; explore study abroad opportunities for your field of study. Learn more about study abroad opportunities for Communication Studies 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 Student organizations
Be familiar with your degree plan. Meet with a Department of Communication advisor. Focus on your first core Communication Studies courses: COMS 1301; COMS 2304: COMS 2305; COMM 3315.
Focus on your upper-level Communication Studies courses: COMM 3300; COMM 3303; COMM 3310; COMM 3315; COMS 3309; COMS 3310; COMS 3316; COMS 3320; COMS 4300; COMS 4315; COMS 4320; COMS 4322. Discuss required department electives with your advisor. Attend Communication Day. Amplify your organizational skills through service-learning events. Become a Communication Department ambassador. Take a leadership position with a Communication 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 Karin McCallum scholarship. Be ambitious to find internship options in your career field to gain experience for your career. Attend Communication Day.
EXCEL
undergraduate research
Alternative Break trips Service learning with major classes
All majors job fair Federal work study programs Internships Interviews Mavmentors Career Development Center
Involve professor and business leaders to conduct research in a needed area of your field of study
EDUCATE
Consult with the Career Development Center about on-campus jobs for your field of study. Apply for the Groner scholarship before your first semester. Apply for the Donald and Dorothy Bunnell scholarship and the Karin McCallum scholarship.
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.
Ability to Conduct Research Ability to Present Specific Viewpoints Ability to Read Analytically Adaptability Conducting Research Creativity Critical Thinking and Reasoning Skills Group Communication Interpersonal Communication Leadership Management Persuasive Communication Professionalism Synthesize and Interpret Information Teamwork Understanding of Diverse Viewpoints
Find your career
Take Action
Training and development Human Resources Corporate Recruiting Higher Education Sales Lobbying Copywriting Management Account management Insurance Administration Non-Profit Communication Marketing Communication
What career options do I have with this major?
Communication: Develops and articulates ideas clearly and effectively across all media, 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: Works within a team and fosters collaborative relationships with peers and supervisors. Uses interpersonal skills to demonstrate respect and dignity for others while working toward a common goal.
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