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Bachelor of Arts in Speech Communication
Articulation Agreement for 2002 and 2004 Catalogue Years
Speech communication is the modern heir to one of the world's oldest disciplines. Its connection to thought and language is fundamental, and its primacy in marriage and the family, in obtaining employment, and in advancing a career regardless of one's field are well documented.Speech Communication students learn how to prepare and present informative and persuasive speeches using the latest technologies and learn the skills necessary to engage in interpersonal, small group, and organizational forms of communication.
Careers: Speech Communication graduates enter a variety of fields, including teaching at all levels, public advocacy and public relations, governmental relations, the ministry, motivational speaking, and web site development and marketing. Some become ministers and motivational speakers. Many continue their studies in Speech Communication graduate programs and in law schools.
Associate of Arts
SHSU - Bachelor of Arts
| Topic |
|
Hours |
SHSU |
Hours |
State Common |
| First Year Courses |
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| SPCH 1311, SPCH 1315, SPCH 1321, SPCH 1318 | COM 131/SCM 131 SCM 161 or 282 SCM 286 |
9 | SPCH 1311, SPCH 1315, SPCH 1321, SPCH 1318 | ||
| ENGL 1301, 1302 |
|
|
ENG 164, 165 |
6 |
ENGL 1301, 1302 |
| HIST 1301, 1302 | HIS 163, 164 | 6 | HIST 1301, 1302 | ||
| FREN, GERM, SPAN 1411, 1412 | Foreign Language 141, 142 |
8 | FREN, GERM, SPAN 1411, 1412 | ||
| KIN 215 | 1 | ||||
| Natural Lab Science (PHYS, CHEM, GEOL, BIOL) | 4 | ||||
| Second and following years | |||||
| SPCH 1342, 2341, 2335 |
|
SCM 162 or 233, SCM 284 | 6 | SPCH 1342, 2341, 2335 | |
| Component Area 4 | 3 | ||||
| GOVT 2301/2306 | POL 261 | 3 | GOVT 2301/2306 | ||
| FREN, GERM, SPAN 2311, 2312 | Foreign Language 263, 264 |
6 | FREN, GERM, SPAN 2311, 2312 | ||
| MATH 1332, 2312 | MTH 164 or MTH 170 | 3 | MATH 1332, 2312 | ||
| Natural Lab Science (different from first 4 hours) | 4 | ||||
| PHL | 3 | ||||
| ART, DNC, MUS, THR, or PHL 366 | 3 | ||||
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) general requirements: Major - 30 hrs; Minor - 18 hrs; Core - 52 to 54 hrs; Fine Arts - 6 hrs; Philosophy - 3 hrs; Foreign Languages (excluding English courses) 12-14 hrs; Electives - 3 to 7 hrs; Total 128 hrs. The degree must contain a minimum of 42 hours advanced credit, 6 hours writing enhanced courses (ENG 164, ENG 165, 2 courses in the student's major, and 2 courses from other disciplines). A minimum of 12 semester hours of advanced work in the major must be completed in residence. A minimum of 6 semester hours of advanced work in the minor must be completed in residence.
A maximum of 66 credit hours (excluding kinesiology) may be transferred from a community college to Sam Houston State University. Students should carefully select courses to complete the associate degree while minimizing the number of hours that might exceed the 66 hour cap for transfer credit.
All Evaluations are based on the SHSU 2002-2004 catalogue. The respective catalogues are the final word if a discrepancy appears between this pamphlet and a catalogue
SHSU courses with 300 and 400 level numbers are considered as upper division and must be completed at SHSU. Credit may not be transferred from a community college for upper division courses.
Texas Grant
Texas residents who have graduated from high school within the past 16
months with the Recommended or Distinguished curriculum, or received your
first Associate's Degree within the past 12 months may qualify for the
Towards Excellence, & Success (TEXAS) Grant, a state financial aid
program. Please review the basic qualifications.
If you believe you qualify, contact your respective community college
or university financial aid office. The financial aid office at SHSU may
be contacted at (936) 294-1724 or at http://www.shsu.edu/~sfa_www/.
Additional information may be found at http://www.collegefortexans.com.
Sam Houston State University and Tarrant County College are both accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS).
Revised 3/23/04
Sam Houston State University
A Member of The Texas State University System