2025 - 2026 Undergraduate Catalog
Department of Communications
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Tameka Winston, Ed.D., Chair
105 Performing Arts Center
Telephone 615-963-5804
General Statement
The Department of Communications offers programs leading to the Bachelor of Arts and the Bachelor of Science degrees with a major in Communication. Within the major, the Department offers concentrations in Mass Communication (Journalism, Film & Television, Media Leadership & Performance, or Integrated Marketing Communication), Communication Studies (Intercultural Communication and Health Communication), and Theatre (Performance and Production). A minor in Communication is also offered, with requirements varying by area of interest.
The programs for the Bachelor of Science and the Bachelor of Arts degrees require a minimum of 120 semester hours, with 42 of these hours being courses numbered on the 3000 and 4000 levels.
Majors in the Department of Communications are encouraged to pursue a second major or a minor. A foreign language is also encouraged. Students completing a foreign language through the intermediate level (2010 and 2020, or higher) earn the B.A. degree. Students completing less than a foreign language, or no foreign language, earn the B.S. degree.
Students must earn grades of C or better in all courses used to satisfy requirements for the major. Students receiving D or F grades in major core courses must repeat those courses to obtain a C or better. The Department encourages participation in co-curricular organizations and activities, including TSU Radio, TSU TV News, TSU TV Program Production, TSU News Network, The Meter student newspaper, the student-run advertising/public relations agency, the National Broadcasting Society/Alpha Epsilon Rho, the Forensics team, theatre productions, and T. E. Poag players.
ProgramsMajors- Communication, Communication Studies Concentration, Health Communication Track, B.A.
- Communication, Communication Studies Concentration, Health Communication Track, B.S.
- Communication, Communication Studies Concentration, Intercultural Communication Track, B.A.
- Communication, Communication Studies Concentration, Intercultural Communication Track, B.S.
- Communication, Mass Communication Concentration, Film & Television Production Track, B.A.
- Communication, Mass Communication Concentration, Film & Television Production Track, B.S.
- Communication, Mass Communication Concentration, Integrated Marketing Track, B.A.
- Communication, Mass Communication Concentration, Integrated Marketing Track, B.S.
- Communication, Mass Communication Concentration, Journalism Track, B.S.
- Communication, Mass Communication Concentration, Media Leadership & Performance Track, B.A.
- Communication, Mass Communication Concentration, Media Leadership & Performance Track, B.S.
- Communication, Theatre Concentration, Performance Track, B.A.
- Communication, Theatre Concentration, Performance Track, B.S.
- Communication, Theatre Concentration, Production Track, B.A.
- Communication, Theatre Concentration, Production Track, B.S.
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