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2. In this Slide Show… University Requirements COMM Studies major TCU Core Curriculum Search for Web Help 2

3. TCU Graduation Requirements 124 hours minimum 2.0 GPA 58 hours at TCU 42 hours of 30000 level or higher Final 30 hours must be completed at TCU 3

4. Major - Communication 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 4

5. Spring 2009 or Before 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 5

6. Spring 2009 or Before 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 6

7. After Spring 2009 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. 7

8. After Spring 2009 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. 8

9. TCU Core Curriculum 1. Essential Competencies 9 RequirementsCreditsCode Mathematical Reasoning3 hoursMTH Oral Communication3 hoursOCO Written Communication3 hoursWCO Written Communication3 hoursWCO Writing Emphasis6 hoursWEM

10. TCU Core Curriculum 2. Human Experience & Endeavors (HEE) 10 RequirementsCreditsCode Humanities9 hoursHUM Social Science9 hoursSSC Natural Science6 hoursNSC Fine Arts3 hoursFAR NOTES 1.No more than 2 courses in the HEE curriculum may be taken from any 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

11. TCU Core Curriculum 3. Heritage, Mission, Vision & Value (HMVV) 11 RequirementsCreditsCode Religious Traditions3 hoursRT Historical Traditions3 hoursHT Literary Traditions3 hoursLT Cultural Awareness3 hoursCA Global Awareness3 hoursGA Citizenship & Social Values3 hoursCSV NOTES 1.No more than 2 courses in the HMVV curriculum may be taken from any one area (prefix) e.g. 2 POSC courses are allowed; but not 3 POSC 2.CA, GA & CSV must be completed at TCU

12. SEARCH FOR WEB HELP Registrar’s Office Admissions Office 12

13. Where to Find Information… Registrar 13 http://www.reg.tcu.edu/

14. Help w/ Planning Coursework 14

15. Help w/ University Requirements 15

16. Help w/ Courses Outside TCU… Admissions Office 16 http://www.admissions.tcu.edu/

17. Transfer Credit After matriculating to TCU… Written approval from the College of Communication Dean is required for transfer work Written approval from the College of Communication Dean is required for transfer work No more than 12 credit hours may be transferred into TCU No more than 12 credit hours may be transferred into TCU After 54 hours are completed, NO transfer work from COMMUNITY COLLEGE is allowed 17

18. Help w/ Transferring Future Credits 18

19. Help w/ Transferring Future Credits 19

20. Help w/ Study Abroad 20

21. ADVISING 21

22. BEFORE Scheduling w/ Advisor Review ◦ Degree Progress Report ◦ TCU CC Worksheet ◦ Communication Studies Worksheet ◦ Class Search 22

23. Schedule w/ Advisor After conducting your own academic progress evaluation, Schedule an appointment with your Faculty Advisor Bring to the appointment… ◦ Degree Progress Report ◦ Communication Studies Worksheet(s) 23

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