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University Catalog 2026-2027
Communication (BA)
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Objectives
The Bachelor of Arts in Communication (with concentrations available in Communications Studies, Journalism, or Theatre) is designed to allow the student to study communication in its various aspects of contemporary communication, from interpersonal and small group communication to media literacy, journalism and theatre. The degree offers specific content concentrations in the areas of Communication Studies, Journalism or Theatre. The BA in Communication curriculum has 15 hours of core curriculum that all three concentrations share. Communication Courses (BA)
Natural Sciences (GER)
Select one Life Science course from the following disciplines: Animal Science, Biology, Biochemistry, Botany, Environmental Science, Plant Science, or Zoology. NOTE: Some of these subject matter disciplines may not be offered at Louisiana Tech University. 3 Semester Credit Hours OR Select one Physical Science course from the following disciplines: Chemistry, Geology, Physics, Astronomy, or Meteorology. NOTE: some of these subject matter disciplines may not be offered at Louisiana Tech University. 3 Semester Credit Hours AND Select one additional course from either Physical or Life Science. 3 Semester Credit Hours Electives
- Elective 3 Semester Credit Hours
Humanities (GER)
Select two Humanities (GER) courses from the following disciplines: Literature, Foreign Languages, History, Classical Studies, Communications, Philosophy, Religious Studies, or Interdisciplinary. NOTE: Some of these subject matter disciplines may not be offered at Louisiana Tech University. 6 Semester Credit Hours Social/Behavioral Sciences (GER)
From the following disciplines, select one Social/Behavioral Sciences (GER) course. 3 Semester Credit Hours Social Science: Anthropology, Criminal Justice, Economics, Geography, International Studies, Interdisciplinary, Political Science OR Behavioral Science: Psychology, Sociology Major Courses
Modern Languages* 3 Semester Credit Hours COMM Electives 6 Semester Credit Hours Concentration Courses** 6 Semester Credit Hours Electives
Electives 3 Semester Credit Hours Humanities (GER)
Select one Humanities (GER) course from the following disciplines: Literature, Foreign Languages, History, Classical Studies, Communications, Philosophy, Religious Studies, or Interdisciplinary. NOTE: Some of these subject matter disciplines may not be offered at Louisiana Tech University. 3 Semester Credit Hours Natural Sciences (GER)
To complete the Natural Sciences (GER) requirements, you must have taken 6 semester hours from one category and 3 semester hours from the other. Therefore: Select one Life Science course from the following disciplines: Animal Science, Biology, Biochemistry, Botany, Environmental Science, Plant Science, or Zoology. NOTE: Some of these subject matter disciplines may not be offered at Louisiana Tech University. 3 Semester Credit Hours OR Select one Physical Science course from the following disciplines: Chemistry, Geology, Physics, Astronomy, or Meteorology. NOTE: Some of these subject matter disciplines may not be offered at Louisiana Tech University. 3 Semester Credit Hours Electives
Electives 9 Semester Credit Hours Social/Behavioral Sciences (GER)
From the following disciplines, select one Social/Behavioral Sciences (GER) course. 3 Semester Credit Hours Social Science: Anthropology, Criminal Justice, Economics, Geography, International Studies, Interdisciplinary, Political Science OR Behavioral Science: Psychology, Sociology Major Courses
Concentration Courses ** 15 Semester Credit Hours Electives
Electives 12 Semester Credit Hours Total Semester Credit Hours 120
* Six hours Modern Language requirement must be in the same language. ** Concentration Courses are to be selected by the student in consultation with an Academic Advisor from the following concentrations: |
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