HOURS
Fall Semester
LIFE/PHYS SCIENCE CORE - CULTURE BCMN 2347 BCMN 2357 COMPONENT CORE
Spring Semester
LIFE/PHYS SCIENCE POLS 2312 BCMN 2358 BCMN 2360 SOCI SCIENCE
DEPT UL ELECTIVE UL ELECTIVE UL ELECTIVE OPEN ELECTIVE
ENGL 1301 HIST 1301 CREATIVE ARTS MATH (1301 SUGGESTED) LANGUAGE 1441 UNIV 1131
Summer (Optional)
BCMN 3340 COMM 2311 COMM 3315 (SATISFIES UNIV 1101) COMS 2305 OPEN ELECTIVE
BCMN 3350/3319 COMM 3310 COMM 3300 DEPT UL ELECTIVE OPEN ELECTIVE
ENGL 1302 HIST 1302 POLS 2311 MATH (1308 SUGGESTED) LANGUAGE 1442
1st Year
30
BCMN 4350/4322 DEPT UL ELECTIVE UL 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 a meeting for a student organization, such as UTA Radio, UTA News en Español, BEA, SPJ, NAHJ, etc. Attend career orientations and fairs including our own Communication Day 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 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
Join a student organization such as UTA Radio, UTA News en Español, BEA, SPJ, NAHJ, etc. 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 broadcast 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 broadcast major courses: COMM 2311; BCMN 2347; 2357; 2360; 2358
Focus on your upper-level broadcast major courses: COMM 3310; 3300; COMS 2305; BCMN 3319; 3350; 3340; discuss required department electives with your advisor Amplify your organizational skills through service-learning events Take a leadership position with a Communication Department student organization: UTA Radio, UTA News en Español, BEA, SPJ, NAHJ, etc. Discuss career goals with your advisor. Explore the CoLA Spotlight research forum
Gain leadership skills and practice them in an internship and student organizations Discover how the Communication Honor Society can further your career goals Engage with the Festival of Ideas
Career Development
Apply for the Mark Holtz scholarship Apply for the Glenda Hobbs-Reynolds Memorial Endowment Award Take initiative to find internships in your field to gain career experience
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 of study
EDUCATE
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 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
Broadcast Management Broadcast Production Creativity and Flexibility Critical Thinking and Reasoning Skills Digital Media Technology Graphic Design Investigative Methods Leadership Management Persuasive Communication Problem Solving Teamwork Time Management Understanding of Diverse Viewpoints Written and Verbal Communication Video Editing
Find your career
Take Action
Automated Production Controls (APC) Bilingual Journalist Broadcast Announcer Broadcast Writing Digital Producer (Web/Social Media) Graphic Design Broadcast Engineer Multimedia Journalist News Director News Reporter Online Content Producer News Producer Online Content Production Political Reporter Producer/Reporter Radio DJ Screenplay Writer Spanish-language News Sports Announcer Sports Play-By-Play TV Technical Director Video Producer or Podcast Producer
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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