A communication degree will prepare you for a wide variety of careers while developing highly-marketable skills.
Choose Your Degree Program
There are two different communication undergraduate degrees offered at Texas A&M University: the Bachelor of Arts and the Bachelor of Science.
| Bachelor of Arts | Bachelor of Science | |
| Major course work focus | Liberal arts focus | Social science focus |
| Additional Requirements | Foreign language requirement | Quantitative course requirements (statistics, computer applications and research methods) |
| Educational Supplement | Minor | Communications Certificate |
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Bachelor of Arts in Communication
The Bachelor of Arts in Communication teaches how to influence and persuade others through the use of language, visual images and other media.
Through your studies, you'll gain a background in the processes and theories of communication. You'll also develop marketable skills that are valuable in the working world.
The Bachelor of Arts program affords a broad-based education that draws on coursework from across the College of Arts and Sciences and Texas A&M at large.
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Bachelor of Science in Communication
The Bachelor of Science in Communication addresses both the art and science of communication in human interactions. This program harnesses the power of collaborative communication to solve problems through communication intervention.
Communication intervention is the skill of collaborating with others effectively to modify outcomes, conditions and processes while also preventing harm with the goal of transforming system functioning. It draws from a transdisciplinary liberal arts and STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) knowledge base. It is a critical key to analyzing and addressing 21st-century challenges. We address problem-solving by integrating the critical thinking and perspective taking skills embraced by the liberal arts with the analytical and quantitative proficiencies of STEM.
Through your studies, you'll gain a marketable set of skills aimed toward communication intervention in areas such as business, health communication, media, politics, nonprofits and social issues.
Bachelor of Science in Communication students will take foundation coursework in the:
- Social scientific study of communication and intervention
- Communication technology
- Communication research methods
- Acquisition, analysis and visualization of data
- Team facilitation and collaboration
- Design, implementation and assessment of communication interventions
First-Year Experience
Coursework for incoming freshmen for both programs begins with a dedicated first-semester experience. This experience introduces you to the breadth of the field of communication and of media. You'll be involved in small groups that help you get acquainted with Texas A&M, our resources and our opportunities. We also welcome transfer students, meeting them where they are and integrating them into the communication family.
You will take required courses that establish a firm foundation in the field before selecting additional classes that suit your interests and needs.
Certificates in Communication
Certificates can further focus your studies. The communication department offers certificates in:
- Diversity and Social Justice
- Global Media
- Health Communication
- Leadership and Conflict Management
- Social Media
- Strategic Communication
Bachelor of Science in Communication majors must complete one of these certificate programs. The certificate will provide context and expertise for the communication intervention science focus.
Bachelor of Arts in Communication majors may also choose to complete one of these certifications.
Enhance Your Degree with a Minor
All Bachelor of Arts in Communication majors are required to select a minor to accompany their major field of study. Minors are 15–18 credit hours and will display on your transcript after graduation, but not on your diploma. You can choose an area related to communications or a different discipline, based on your interests.
Careers
The field of communication is supremely diverse and varied as are the careers pursued by our majors. Majoring in communication can prepare you for a variety of careers, including:
- Advertising
- Digital messaging
- Event management
- Graphic design
- Health
- International business
- Leadership & management
- Marketing
- Political campaign management
- Promotions
- Public relations
- Sales
- Social media
- Sports
Your choice of degree program and supporting education (certificate program or minor) will prepare you for a career that suits your skills and interests.