Communication and Technology, BA

A degree in Communication & Technology gives students the knowledge and skills to succeed in the emerging field of digital communication.  This exciting career is increasingly linked to corporate, entertainment, government, broadcasting, advertising, public relations, and nonprofit settings. This program is designed to produce career-ready graduates in digital production, sports and entertainment broadcasting and promotion, and strategic communication.  As a part of this major, students build their creative and team-building skills and develop useful professional networks.  All Communication & Technology students are encouraged to complete a Dallas-area internship before they graduate.

Program Advisor: Christopher Dickman
Christopher.Dickman@untdallas.edu

Requirements for the Bachelor of Arts degree with a major in Communication and Technology includes the following:

1. Hours Required and General/College Requirements: A minimum of 120 semester hours, including 42 hours General Education Core Curriculum, 18 hours Major Core Curriculum, 12 hours Prescribed Electives,  9 hours Required Concentration Courses, and 39 hours Free Electives.
2. Major Requirements: Completion of a minimum of 39 hours from Communication and Technology: 18 hours Major Core Curriculum Courses, 12 hours Prescribed Major Electives, and 9 hours of Major Concentration Courses. Students should complete 3000-level courses before enrolling in 4000-level courses.
3. Minor Requirements - Spanish for the Professions: SPAN 1010 (3 hours or AP/CLEP), SPAN 1020 (3 hours or AP/CLEP), SPAN 2040 (3 hours), SPAN 2050 (3 hours), SPAN 2313 or SPAN 2360 (3 hours), SPAN 3060 (3 hours), and 6 hours from the following list of courses: (SPAN 3570, SPAN 4060, SPAN 4350, SPAN 4390). A minor is not required but is an option. 
4. Concentrations: One of three concentrations is required in the major:
   1. Digital Production is for individuals who intend to create, edit, and distribute digital media productions, especially audio and video for a broad range of applications.
   2. Sports and Entertainment Communication is for individuals who want to report on and produce sports or entertainment communication, including broadcast production.
   3. Strategic Communication is for those seeking experience in public relations and advertising, with a special focus on digital communication media
5. Requirements: All students entering the Communication and Technology program must have a cumulative Grade Point Average of at least 2.0 and be in good academic standing.

Curriculum

Students will earn 42 hours in University core curriculum courses. Then, they will earn 39 hours of major requirements and 39 hours of free electives.

Major Requirements

Major Core Curriculum: TECM 2400, COMM 2010, COMM 2020, COMM 3010, COMM 3020, COMM 4900

Prescribed Electives: Choose four courses from: COMM 2400, COMM 3400, COMM 3410, CSCE 3410, COMM 3420, COMM 3060, COMM 3430, COMM 3440, COMM 3450, COMM 2410, COMM 4400, COMM 2230, COMM 4460, COMM 4470, COMM 4480, COMM 3460, COMM 2410, COMM 4490, COMM 4500, SOCI 2050

Concentrations: Choose one concentration (9 hours). Suggested Electives are listed for each concentration