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In this Slide Show…In this Slide Show…University RequirementsCOMM Studies majorTCU Core CurriculumSearch for Web Help

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TCU Graduation TCU Graduation RequirementsRequirements124 hours minimum2.0 GPA58 hours at TCU42 hours of 30000 level or higher

Final 30 hours must be completed at TCU

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Major - Communication Major - Communication Studies Studies Two options are available:

◦Bachelor of Science◦Bachelor of Arts

Requirements between the B.S. & B.A. differ

And, requirements differ depending on WHEN you declared the COMM major◦Spring 2009 or before, OR◦After Spring 2009

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Spring 2009 or Before Spring 2009 or Before Bachelor of Science (B.S.)Bachelor of Science (B.S.)COMH = Communication Studies,

Human Relations track◦Requires 36 hrs

COMM 10123 Basic Speech (3 hours) 18 hours COMM courses with “1” as the

middle digit, not including COMM 10123 e.g. COMM 20113, 30133, 30163, 40123

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Spring 2009 or Before Spring 2009 or Before Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)COMM = Communication Studies

◦Requires 27 hrs + a minor◦6 hrs of foreign language (sophomore

level+) ◦Required courses:

COMM 10123 Basic Speech COMM 20223 Communication Theory

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After Spring 2009After Spring 2009Bachelor of Science (B.S.)Bachelor of Science (B.S.)COMH = Communication Studies

◦Requires 36 hrs + a minor ◦4 courses are required:

COMM 10123 OR COMM 10133, BUT not both

COMM 20113 Interpersonal Comm. COMM 20223 Comm. Theory COMM 30163 Organizational Comm.

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After Spring 2009 After Spring 2009 Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)COMM = Communication Studies

◦Requires 27 hrs + a minor◦6 hrs of foreign language (sophomore

level+) ◦4 courses are required:

COMM 10123 OR COMM 10133, BUT not both

COMM 20113 Interpersonal Comm. COMM 20223 Comm. Theory COMM 30163 Organizational Comm.

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TCU Core Curriculum TCU Core Curriculum

1. Essential Competencies

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Requirements Credits Code

Mathematical Reasoning

3 hours MTH

Oral Communication 3 hours OCO

Written Communication

3 hours WCO

Written Communication

3 hours WCO

Writing Emphasis 6 hours WEM

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2. Human Experience & Endeavors (HEE)

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Requirements Credits Code

Humanities 9 hours HUM

Social Science 9 hours SSC

Natural Science 6 hours NSC

Fine Arts 3 hours FAR

NOTES1.No more than 2 courses in the HEE curriculum may be taken fromany one area (prefix)

• e.g. 2 ENGL courses are allowed; but not 3 ENGL

2.HUM, SSC & NSC requirements must be satisfied in at least 2 areas(prefix)

• e.g. 2 BIOL courses for the NSC are NOT allowed

TCU Core Curriculum TCU Core Curriculum

3. Heritage, Mission, Vision & Value (HMVV)

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Requirements Credits Code

Religious Traditions 3 hours RT

Historical Traditions 3 hours HT

Literary Traditions 3 hours LT

Cultural Awareness 3 hours CA

Global Awareness 3 hours GA

Citizenship & Social Values

3 hours CSV

NOTES1.No more than 2 courses in the HMVV curriculum may be taken fromany one area (prefix)

• e.g. 2 POSC courses are allowed; but not 3 POSC

2.CA, GA & CSV must be completed at TCU

SEARCH FOR WEB SEARCH FOR WEB HELPHELP

Registrar’s OfficeAdmissions Office

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Where to Find Information…Where to Find Information…RegistrarRegistrar

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http://www.reg.tcu.edu/

Help w/ Planning Help w/ Planning CourseworkCoursework

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Help w/ University Help w/ University RequirementsRequirements

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Help w/ Courses Outside Help w/ Courses Outside TCU…TCU…Admissions OfficeAdmissions Office

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http://www.admissions.tcu.edu/

Transfer Credit Transfer Credit

After matriculating to After matriculating to TCU…TCU…

Written approval from the Written approval from the College of Communication Dean College of Communication Dean is required for transfer work is required for transfer work

No more than 12 credit hours No more than 12 credit hours may be transferred into TCUmay be transferred into TCU

After 54 hours are completed, NO transfer work from COMMUNITY COLLEGE is allowed

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Help w/ Transferring Future Help w/ Transferring Future CreditsCredits

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Help w/ Transferring Future Help w/ Transferring Future CreditsCredits

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Help w/ Study AbroadHelp w/ Study Abroad

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ADVISINGADVISING

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BEFORE Scheduling w/ BEFORE Scheduling w/ AdvisorAdvisorReview

◦Degree Progress Report◦TCU CC Worksheet◦Communication Studies Worksheet

◦Class Search

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Schedule w/ AdvisorSchedule w/ AdvisorAfter conducting your own

academic progress evaluation,Schedule an appointment with

your Faculty AdvisorBring to the appointment…

◦Degree Progress Report◦Communication Studies

Worksheet(s)

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