Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) Major in Communication Studies (Professional and Organizational Advancement Concentration) | Texas State University

Skills & Competencies

Skills developed through this program

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Skills

Reading ComprehensionSpeakingActive ListeningInstructingWritingActive LearningLearning StrategiesCritical Thinking

Knowledge

English LanguageEducation and TrainingCommunications and MediaPsychologyComputers and Electronics

Abilities

Oral ComprehensionOral ExpressionSpeech ClarityWritten ComprehensionWritten ExpressionDeductive ReasoningInductive ReasoningSpeech RecognitionNear VisionProblem Sensitivity

Tasks

Evaluate and grade students' class work, assignments, and papers.
Initiate, facilitate, and moderate classroom discussions.
Compile, administer, and grade examinations, or assign this work to others.

Technology

Document management softwareMusic or sound editing softwareGraphics or photo imaging softwareDesktop publishing softwareVideo creation and editing software

Tools

Audio compressorsAudio mixersAudio monitorsAudio speakersBroadcast camerasBroadcast mixing boardsCarousel slide projectorsChannel frequency tunersCompact digital camerasCompact disk CD playersComputer data input scannersComputer laser printersComputer projectorsConference telephonesDesktop computers

Work Values

RelationshipsAchievementIndependenceRecognitionWorking ConditionsSupport

Career Pathways

Occupations this program prepares you for

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Occupations matched to this program, with median wage, top wage, growth, and openings
SOC	Occupation	Method	Wage	Growth	Openings
Match confidence: medium25-1122.00	Communications Teachers, Postsecondary	title_inference	—	—	—

Program Pathways

Credentials this program stacks toward

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What You'll Learn

Key competencies developed through this program

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Mastery: proficient (Level 3)(based on Bachelor's Degree)

Full-scope curricula for undergraduate and graduate communications programs — plan, evaluate, and revise autonomously to align with disciplinary standards and institutional goals.
Advanced graduate seminars on topics such as rhetorical theory, media criticism, and intercultural communication — design and deliver to diverse postsecondary student populations.
Complex non-routine student performance challenges — diagnose and address by adapting instructional strategies and assessment methods to individual learner needs.
Scholarly communications literature across English language, sociology, psychology, and media studies — synthesize critically to inform curriculum development and original research.
Analytical and scientific software tools — apply to support research-informed course content and to model evidence-based argumentation for graduate students.
Graduate student theses and capstone projects — supervise and evaluate with expert feedback on methodology, argumentation, and scholarly writing standards.
Problem sensitivity and deductive reasoning — exercise to anticipate curricular gaps and proactively restructure course content before performance outcomes decline.
Interdisciplinary course content drawing on philosophy, history, and fine arts — integrate into communications instruction to broaden students' critical analytical frameworks.
Collaborative faculty course development initiatives — lead within a department, coordinating with colleagues to ensure coherent program sequencing.
Social perceptiveness and empathy — deploy consistently to recognize diverse student needs and adapt instructional tone and pacing across classroom and advising contexts.

Course Pathway

42 courses in this program

Program Requirements

Courses required to complete this program

COMM 1310Fundamentals of Human Communication

3 cr

ENG 1310College Writing I

3 cr

ENG 1320College Writing II

3 cr

COMM 3310Communication Theory

3 cr

US 1100University Seminar

1 cr

COMM 3319Organizational Communication

3 cr

POSI 2310Principles of American Government

3 cr

COMM 3325Communication and Conflict Management

3 cr

COMM 3326Family Communication

3 cr

POSI 2320Functions of American Government

3 cr

COMM 3328Communication and Gender

3 cr

COMM 2315Interpersonal Communication

3 cr

COMM 3329Intercultural Communication

3 cr

COMM 2338Public Speaking

3 cr

COMM 3330Nonverbal Communication

3 cr

ART 2313Introduction to Fine Arts

3 cr

DAN 2313Introduction to Fine Arts

3 cr

MU 2313Introduction to Fine Arts

3 cr

COMM 3332The Dark Side of Communication

3 cr

TH 2313Introduction to Fine Arts

3 cr

COMM 3336Diversity and Communication

3 cr

COMM 3358Professional Communication

3 cr

COMM 4325Communication and Technology

3 cr

COMM 4326Health Communication

3 cr

COMM 4331Persuasion

3 cr

COMM 4347Leadership and Communication

3 cr

COMM 4350Communication and Coping across the Lifespan

3 cr

COMM 4351Relational Communication

3 cr

PHIL 1305Philosophy and Critical Thinking

3 cr

COMM 4390Communication Internship

3 cr

COMM 2330Small Group Communication

3 cr

HIST 1310History of the United States to 1877

3 cr

HIST 1320History of the United States, 1877 to Date

3 cr

COMM 3301Empirical Research Methods

3 cr

COMM 3302Rhetorical Research Methods

3 cr

COMM 3322Communication Career Readiness

3 cr

COMM 3324Professional Skills for the Global Workplace

3 cr

COMM 3335Communication and Identity in International Work Cultures

3 cr

COMM 3342Interviewing Principles and Practices

3 cr

COMM 4320Planning Communication Studies Activities and Events

3 cr

COMM 4324Organizational Rhetoric

3 cr

COMM 4327Social Media in Organizations

3 cr

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