Students in the Communication Studies degree program complete 124 credit hours of coursework to earn their degree. The Lew Klein College of Media and Communication academic advising team works with each student to select a concentration and the appropriate courses.
Each student’s academic plan will look different based on the chosen area of focus and based on how many courses they complete each term. A sample four-year curriculum could include the following.
Year 1 | ||
Fall | Credit Hours | |
CMST 1111 | Communication and Public Life | 3 |
Select one of the following (Communication Theory): | 3 | |
ADV 1101 | Introduction to Media and Society | |
ADV 1102 | Introduction to Advertising | |
JRN 1111 | Journalism and Society | |
MSP 1011 | Introduction to Media Theory | |
ENG 0802, 0812, or 0902 | Analytical Reading and Writing [GW] | 4 |
GenEd Quantitative Literacy Course [GQ] | 4 | |
KLN 1001 | Klein First-Year Seminar | 1 |
Total Credit Hours | 15 | |
Spring | ||
MSP 1021 | Media and Society | 3 |
GenEd Breadth Course | 3 | |
GenEd Breadth Course | 3 | |
GenEd Breadth Course | 3 | |
Elective | 3 | |
Total Credit Hours | 15 | |
Year 2 | ||
Fall | ||
CMST 2111 | Communications Seminar | 3 |
Select one of the following (Analysis): | 3 | |
ADV 2151 | Introduction to Art Direction: Visual Communication | |
MSP 2421 | Media Popular Culture | |
CSI 1111 or 1911 | Introduction to Public Speaking | |
IH 0851 or 0951 | Intellectual Heritage I: The Good Life [GY] | 3 |
GenEd Breadth Course | 3-4 | |
GenEd Breadth Course | 3 | |
Total Credit Hours | 15 | |
Spring | ||
Select one of the following (Research Methods): | 3 | |
ADV 2141 | Introduction to Brand Strategy and Research | |
JRN 2101 | Journalism Research | |
MSP 2141 | Media Research | |
Select one of the following (Cross-Cultural Perspectives): | 3 | |
CSI 3701 | Intercultural Communication | |
CSI 3702 | Communication, Culture and Identity | |
IH 0852 or 0952 | Intellectual Heritage II: The Common Good [GZ] | 3 |
GenEd Breadth Course | 3 | |
GenEd Breadth Course | 3 | |
Total Credit Hours | 15 | |
Year 3 | ||
Fall | ||
One Concentration Track Course - any level | 3 | |
One Writing-Intensive Concentration Track Course - any level | 3 | |
Electives | 10 | |
Total Credit Hours | 16 | |
Spring | ||
One 3000-4999 Concentration Track Course | 3 | |
One 3000-4999 Concentration Track Course | 3 | |
Electives | 10 | |
Total Credit Hours | 16 | |
Year 4 | ||
Fall | ||
One 3000-4999 Writing-Intensive Concentration Track Course | 3 | |
One Concentration Track Course - any level | 3 | |
Electives | 10 | |
Total Credit Hours | 16 | |
Spring | ||
One 4000-4999 Concentration Course | 3 | |
Electives | 13 | |
Total Credit Hours | 16 | |
Total Credit Hours | 124 |