BA Communication at Texas A&M University

Programme overview

The Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Communication teaches how to influence and persuade others through the use of language, visual images and other media. The Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Communication (COMM) at Texas A&M University focuses on the power of human connection and public engagement. This versatile, liberal arts-based degree draws from the rich resources of the College of Arts and Sciences and the broader university to provide a world-class education.

Faculty: College of Arts and Sciences | Department: Communication and Journalism | Duration: 120 semester credit hours | Study mode: full-time | Location: College Station, TX, United States

What you will study

Our curriculum balances deep dives into communication theory, writing and rhetoric, and communication and public engagement with the development of high-demand, marketable skills essential for the modern workforce. Course list includes ENGL 104 Composition and Rhetoric; MATH 140 Mathematics for Business and Social Sciences; MATH 142 Business Calculus; MATH 151 Engineering Mathematics I; MATH 152 Engineering Mathematics II; PHIL 240 Introduction to Logic. The plan of study totals 120 semester credit hours.

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Application information

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

First-year students can enter in Fall or Spring; transfer students can enter in Spring, Summer or Fall (Summer and Fall cannot both be applied for in the same year).

First-year, College Station: Fall applications open August 1 and close December 1 (additional required and optional documents due December 15); Spring applications close October 15. McAllen: Fall deadline March 1, Spring deadline October 15. Galveston: Fall deadline May 1, Spring deadline December 1. The non-refundable application fee is $75. Applications are made through Common App or ApplyTexas. Texas A&M is test optional: ACT or SAT scores are not required for first-year applicants.

Transfer applicants: Spring applications open August 1 and close October 15 (College Station, McAllen, Fort Worth) or December 1 (Galveston). Summer and Fall applications open January 1; the Fall deadline is March 1 (College Station, Fort Worth, McAllen) or July 1 (Galveston); the Summer deadline for Galveston is May 1.

Apply through the official page: https://admissions.tamu.edu/

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