Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Science in Communication Studies

Learn to Communicate With Clarity and Creativity

Nearly every field — arts and entertainment, sports, healthcare, business, science and technology — relies on skilled communicators to help foster understanding within an organization and effectively convey its message to external audiences. Become this voice for companies, nonprofits and news and media outlets close to home and beyond with The University of Texas at Tyler’s bachelor’s in communication studies program.

Why Major in Communication Studies at UT Tyler?

Multiple industries seek out strong, convincing and adaptable communicators for several types of roles — marketing, copywriting, content creation, social media and public relations, to name a few possibilities. UT Tyler’s program delivers an in-depth education that equips students to express ideas and concepts with succinctness and ingenuity.

Our program stands apart with the following:

• Expert Faculty: Study under professors well-versed in both the professional and academic sides of communication.
• Internships: Acquire experience in the working world, adding depth and relevance to classroom concepts.
• Specialized Student Groups: Join the staff of the Patriot Talon student media outlet to practice news and editorial writing, photography, selling ads and more. Or, polish your public speaking skills on the UT Tyler debate team.
• Networking: Connect with other students and area professionals through the Communications Club and other industry organizations.
• The Latest Technologies: Learn how to use multiple media platforms and communication tools to develop stories through web design, video production, newswriting and photography.

Curriculum

Expand your skills and knowledge through topics ranging from public speaking to professional, interpersonal, health and organizational communication. Earn either a Bachelor of Arts or a Bachelor of Science based on your goals. The Bachelor of Arts in communication studies requires a foreign language sequence. The Bachelor of Science adds a set of courses in economics, mathematics, science, geography and/or computer science.

All communication studies students complete the following core:

• Communication Theory
• Interpersonal Communication
• Introduction to Communication Studies
• Introduction to Public Speaking
• Introduction to Research Methods
• Organizational Communication

Students then specialize their degree with more advanced subjects, including:

• Argumentation and Debate
• Business and Professional Communication
• Contemporary Rhetoric
• Crisis Communication
• Nonverbal Communication
• Persuasive Communication
• Political Communication
• Religious Communication

Communication Studies Major Requirements

What Can You Do With a Bachelor’s Degree in Communication Studies?

Build or refine a brand. Improve interorganizational relationships, orchestrate media presence or craft a news story that draws awareness. Create written and visual content that connects with audiences and drives them to take action. Our communication studies graduates look forward to these and more roles in private, government and nonprofit sectors and for a spectrum of industries.

The Bureau of Labor Statistics projects 6% growth across all media and communications occupations through 2031 — about as fast as the average for all occupations.

Potential job titles include:

• Consulting
• Profit and Nonprofit Organizational Leadership
• Professional Training
• Human Resources
• Copywriter
• Editor
• Event Manager
• Fundraiser
• Marketing Coordinator
• Podcaster
• Public Relations Specialist
• Reporter
• Social Media Manager
• Speechwriter
• Sportswriter
• Web Producer