Bachelor of Arts in Communication

This course will provide an academic context for: (1) the understanding of the interdisciplinary nature of a college education; (2) study and life skills necessary for academic success; and, (3) opportunities for connection with peers, faculty and the institution. This course is required for freshmen students in all majors and any student entering the university with less than 30 SCH.

Composition course providing instruction in the writing and analysis of expository prose; emphasis on rhetorical principles and basic organizational modes.

Continued Development of writing skills acquired in English 1301 and development of critical thinking skills in argumentation, analysis and interpretation of various types of literature.

Introduction to United States national government and politics; including constitutional basis, processes, institutions and policies of U.S. Government and politics.

Introduction to Texas state and local government including constitutional basis, processes, institutions and policies of Texas government and politics.

Survey course of US history from 1492 to 1865 including social, political, intellectual, economic and military history will be explored.

Survey course of US history from 1865 to present, including social political, intellectual, economic and military history will be explored.

Course will cover quadratics, polynomial, rational, logarithmic and exponential functions, system of equations, progression, sequences and series, matrices and determinants.

Introduction to cell physiology, molecular biology and genetics. Three hours lecture each week. This class is designed for non-science majors.

Emphasis on organismal diversity, ecology, behavior and evolution. Three hours lecture each week. This class is designed for non-science majors.

Introduction to nutrition for students of science and non-science majors. Topics include fundamentals of nutrition, metabolism, digestion, absorption, nutrient storage and drug/nutrient interactions.

This stand alone course is an interdisciplinary survey of cultures focusing on the philosophical and aesthetic factors in human values with an emphasis on the historical development of the individual and society and the drive to create. This course will offer selected, interrelated topics in philosophy, literature, religion, and the arts and sciences from ancient times to about the year 1700.

Survey course focusing on historical, technical, and governmental aspects of the broadcast industry. Topics such as programming, sales, rating, and public broadcasting will be introduced.

Survey of Introductory topics such as learning, memory, sensation and perception, personality, life-span development, psychological basis of behavior, stress and health, psychological disorders, social psychology and research methods.

Introduction to technology, algorithmic problem solving and their applications for students in sciences, humanities, social sciences and business.

Introduction of the basic principles and techniques in research, composition, organization and delivery of speeches for various purposes appropriate for purpose, occasion and audience.

Introduces the fundamental elements of the Spanish language within a cultural context. Emphasis is placed on the development of basic listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills.

Continues SPAN 1301 by focusing on the fundamental elements of the Spanish language within a cultural context. Emphasis is place on the progressive development of listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills.

Study of Professional writing, including correspondence, proposals, research reports, resumes and job letters. Prerequisites: ENGL 1301 and ENGL 1302

Descriptive and inferential statistics used in the social sciences. Prerequisites: MATH 1314

Research design and statistical analyses used in the social sciences. Prerequisites: PSYC 3315

Study of the structure of English and rhetorical strategies for writing.

Introduces students to the history of moral philosophy in the western tradition from the pre-Socratics to contemporary thinkers, and exposes students to the fundamental issues of moral philosophy and to the major positions on how to address them.

Specific focus on a selected topic in language and/or literature. Topics vary by instructor. May be repeated with a change of focus.

Topic courses in U.S. History.

Introduces and examines theoretical approaches to mediated and interpersonal communication useful for everyday living. Prerequisites: ENGL 1301 and 1302, sophomore standing or higher

An introduction to theories and processes of communication within and by organizations. Prerequisites: Sophomore standing or higher; Communication majors and minors must also have completed or be concurrently enrolled in COMM 3310

Theories and research relating to how people of different cultures communicate, the cultural factors which influence communication styles, and conflicts caused by differences. ENGL 1301 is preferred to be taken before COMM 4314.

Examines the tensions between old media and new in digital culture by surveying theoretical approaches to this relationship. Prerequisites: Junior standing or higher; completion of/Enrollment in COMM 3310

An introduction to theories and principles of conflict and communication and the role of communication in causing, preventing, mediating, and managing the conflict process.

Focuses on professional leadership competencies in oral discourse; understanding purpose, analyzing audiences, organizing and supporting ideas, developing listening and presentational skills, and utilizing technology appropriately.