* Books and Supplies (approximate)
Undergraduate Freshman: If you are an international student who has never been enrolled at a post-secondary college or university, you must submit all required documents and show evidence of a cumulative
International Undergraduate Transfer from a US Institution:
An international student who is currently enrolled at an accredited US college or university, and wishes to transfer to Lamar University must meet one of the following criteria:
0-17 Credit hours: Must provide evidence of a 2.5 cumulative grade point average (CPGA) on all post-secondary school work. Must provide proof of English Language Proficiency via TOEFL or IELTS testing which must meet Lamar’s English Proficiency standards.
18-48 Credit hours: Must provide evidence of a 2.5 CGPA and proof of English Language Proficiency. English Proficiency requirement may be waived with proof of completion of Comp I and Comp II with a grade of “B” or better on a
Over 48 Credit hours: 2.0 CGPA and English Proficiency requirement are waived.
International Undergraduate Transfer from non-US Institutions:
An international student transferring from a non-US Institution must meet one of the following criteria:
0-48 Credit hours: Must provide evidence of a 2.5 CGPA on all post-secondary school work. Must provide proof of English Language Proficiency via TOEFL or IELTS testing which must meet Lamar’s English Proficiency standards.
Over 48 Credit hours: 2.0 CGPA. Must provide proof of English Language Proficiency via TOEFL or IELTS testing which must meet Lamar’s English Proficiency standards.
English Proficiency Requirements
TOEFL Internet Based Total: 71
TOEFL Computer Based Total: 197
TOEFL Paper-Based Total: 527
IELTS Total: 6.0
Duolingo: 95
Degree Description
The Lamar University Bachelor of Science Degree in Communication - Corporate Communication Concentration includes exciting courses in desktop publishing, human resources interviewing, advertising, public relations and a number of electives you'll be able to choose from to compliment your course schedule. You'll learn valuable skills used for working with others and how to best navigate social and corporate situations.
Watch the faculty interview featuring Dr. Tyndall to learn more about the communication degree program.
Why Study Corporate Communication at Lamar?
The Bachelor of Science in Communication - Corporate Communication Concentration at Lamar University will prepare you for an exciting career by building a skillset that your future employer won't be able to resist.
The opportunities for communication internships as upperclassmen and special studies on specific projects allow corporate communication majors to add breadth to their undergraduate experience. We strongly encourage your participation in student and professional clubs and organizations such as the Professional Communication Association, the Press Club of Southeast Texas and Lamar AdFed.
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B.S. Communication - Corporate
General Education Core Curriculum
Communication - 6 Hours:
ENGL 1301 - Composition I
COMM 1315 - Public Speaking I
Mathematics - 3 Hours from:
MATH 1314 - College Algebra (Non-Calculus)
MATH 1316 - Trigonometry
MATH 1325 - Calculus for Business Applications
MATH 1332 - Contemporary Mathematics I
MATH 1342 - Statistics
MATH 1350 - Fundamentals of Math for Elementary School Teachers
MATH 1414 - Precalculus I
MATH 2311 - Precalculus I
MATH 2312 - Precalculus II
MATH 2413 - Calculus and Analytical Geometry I
MATH 2414 - Calculus and Analytical Geometry II
Life and Physical Sciences - 6 Hours from:
BIOL 1308 - General Biology (Non-Majors)
BIOL 1315 - Plants and Human Society (Non-Majors)
BIOL 2306 - Environmental Science
CHEM 1306 - Chemistry for Allied Health Sciences
CHEM 1308 - Biochemistry for Allied Health Sciences
CHEM 1311 - General Chemistry I
CHEM 1312 - General Chemistry II
GEOL 1390 - Introduction to Environmental and Physical Geology
PHYS 1305 - Elementary Physics I Lecture
PHYS 1307 - Elementary Physics II Lecture
PHYS 1311 -Introduction to Astronomy Lecture
SPSC 1301 - Space Exploration
Language, Philosophy and Culture - 3 Hours From:
DSDE 1374 - Intro to Deaf Studies
ENGL 2300 - Close Reading
ENGL 2310 - British Literature Before 1800
ENGL 2320 - British Literature After 1800
ENGL 2322 - British Literature
ENGL 2326 - American Literature
ENGL 2331 - World Literature
ENGL 2371 - Masterworks of Asian Literature
ENGL 2376 - African-American Literature
FREN 2312 - Intermediate French II
PHIL 1370 - Philosophy of Knowledge
PHIL 2306 - Ethics
SPAN 2312 - Intermediate Spanish II
Creative Arts - 3 Hours From:
ARTS 1301 - Art Appreciation I
ARTS 1303 - Art History I
DANC 2304 - Dance Appreciation
MUSI 1306 - Music Appreciation
MUSI 1309 - Jazz History and Appreciation
MUSI 1310 - History of Rock and Roll
COMM 1375 - Film Appreciation
PHIL 1330 - Arts and Ideas
THEA 1310 - Introduction to Theatre
American History - 6 Hours from:
HIST 1301 - US History I 1763-1877
HIST 1302 - US History II Since 1877
Government/Political Science - 6 Hours:
POLS 2301 - Introduction to American Government I
POLS 2302 - Introduction to American Government II
Social and Behavioral Sciences - 3 Hours:
PSYC 2301 - General Psychology
Component Area Option - 6 Hours from:
ENGL 1302 - Composition II
One from:
BUAL 2310 - Business Analysis I
PSYC 2317 - Introduction to Statistical Methods
Required Courses for Major
Communication Core - 30 Hours:
COMM 1370 - Communication Studies
COMM 1373 - Media Writing
COMM 1307 - Introduction to Mass Communication
COMM 1318 - Interpersonal Communication
Two From:
COMM 2331 - Broadcast Announcing
COMM 2335 - Argumentation and Critical Thinking
COMM 2341 - Performance Studies
COMM 3315 - Advanced Public Speaking
COMM 3340 - Interviewing
COMM 3385 - TV Writing and Performing
Three From:
COMM 3301 - Intercultural Communication
COMM 3370 - Psychology of TV and Film
COMM 3375 - Film Theory
COMM 3378 - Pop Culture Theories
COMM 4301 - Rhetorical Theory and Criticism
COMM 4310 - Communication Law
COMM 4320 - Nonverbal Communication
COMM 4381 - Political Communication
COMM 4383 - Persuasion
One From:
COMM 4340 - Organizational Communication
COMM 4390 - Communication Theory
Corporate Courses - 24 Hours:
COMM 2362 - Introduction to Public Relations
COMM 3361 - Desktop Publishing
COMM 3390 - Conflict Management and Small Group Communication
COMM 4350 - Corporate Training and Development
COMM 4362 - Public Relations Cases and Campaigns
One From:
COMM 3362 - Public Relations Writing
COMM 3330 - Advanced Journal Writing
Two From
COMM 2371 - Advertising Principals and Practices
COMM 2311 - News Gathering and Writing
COMM 3365 - Corporate Video Production
COMM 4341 - Human Resource Interviewing
COMM 4365 - New Media and Publishing on Web
COMM 4370 - Issues Management Seminar
COMM 4361 - Communication Internship
General Electives - 24 Hours (6-18 Advanced):
Hours: 120
Corporate communications is a specialty field highly sought after by numerous businesses today. Corporate communications graduates from Lamar University may work with businesses as corporate communication officers, directors, managers, consultants, human resources specialists and marketing professionals.
Career Areas
Human Resources
Public Relations
Organizational Communication
Management, Marketing, Sales
Promotion and Recruiting
Media Relations
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