Undergraduate Programs

The School of Communication offers courses in five (5) academic disciplines: Communication (CM), Entertainment and The Recording Industry (ENTR), Journalism (JOUR), Communication Arts and Sciences (SC), and Radio, Television, & Film (RTF).

In addition to course offerings, two undergraduate or baccalaureate degrees, the Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Communication and the Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Mass Communications, and one graduate degree, the Master of Arts (M.A.) in Communications, are offered through the School. Also, minors in Journalism, Communicative Arts and Sciences, and Telecommunications-Electronic Media are offered for students in disciplines where the declaration of a minor is required.

In pursuing the B.A. in Communication, the focus is on Communication Arts and Sciences where students may select from two different curriculum tracks: Intercultural-Interpersonal and Organizational Communication. 

As is the case for the B.A. in Communication, students pursuing the B.A. in Mass Communications may also select from two curriculum tracks: Journalism and Radio, Television, & Film. The Journalism track allows students to pursue one of three specialties: Print Journalism (minor required), Advertising-Public Relations (minor required), and Broadcast Journalism (no minor required). The Radio, Television, Film track allows students to select one of two specialties: Radio Production (minor optional) and Television Production (minor optional). Students are cautioned that grades of “C” or better must be earned incourses designated for both the major and minor (if declared). Grades of “C-” are unacceptable in these courses.

Entertainment and the Recording Industry is an interdisciplinary major. Course requirements are offered in Accounting, Communication, Mathematics, Management, Finance, and Radio, Television, Film. Students are also required to select a specialty, requiring 18 credits, in one of the following areas: Business, Communications, Computer Science, Health Science, Education (sports), Music, or Public Affairs.

Click the following link for more information regarding the Bachelor of Arts degree in Communication:  B.A. degree

 Ms. Kimberly Taylor (second from left), Student Services Coordinator, is the first person you want to meet for registration, degree plan, and other matters when you come to the Tavis Smiley School of Communication. Her e-mail address is taylorkk@tsu.edu and phone is 713-313-7670.