{"id":696,"date":"2021-12-14T15:24:53","date_gmt":"2021-12-14T15:24:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/web.tarleton.edu\/communications\/?page_id=696"},"modified":"2026-01-20T16:58:38","modified_gmt":"2026-01-20T16:58:38","slug":"home","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.tarleton.edu\/communications\/","title":{"rendered":"Communication Studies"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Sports Communication Program\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/S4Bba5lDF3I?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Communication Studies<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p>The Department of Communication studies offers you many paths for learning. Our departmental culture is founded on our hands-on, innovative approach that focuses on real-world learning experiences. Communication Studies is a vast and unique field with many possibilities as every industry needs skilled communicators. We strive to prepare our students to succeed in their careers long after their time at Tarleton State.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Choose Your Path<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>As a Communication Studies undergraduate student, you will have the opportunity to focus on the subject matter that interests you. Choose a concentration designed to enhance your Bachelors in Communication Studies in one of two areas:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">B.A.A.S in Communication Studies (Fort Worth)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/programs.tarleton.edu\/communication-studies-ba-professional-and-relational-communication\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Professional and Relational Communication<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">B.S. in Communication Studies (Stephenville and Fort Worth*)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/programs.tarleton.edu\/communication-studies-bs-journalism-and-broadcasting\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Journalism and Broadcasting<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/programs.tarleton.edu\/communication-studies-bs-public-relations-and-social-engagement\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Public Relations + Social Engagement<\/a>*<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/programs.tarleton.edu\/communication-studies-bs-professional-and-relational-communication\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Professional and Relational Communication<\/a>*<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/programs.tarleton.edu\/communication-studies-bs-sports-communication\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Sports Communication<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/programs.tarleton.edu\/communication-studies-bs-travel-event-and-activity-management-team\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Travel, Event, and Activity Management<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>You can also explore a minor in Communication Studies as well that will complement many degree options. Check out a list of all of our course offerings <a href=\"https:\/\/catalog.tarleton.edu\/courses\/coms\/\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Beyond a Bachelor&#8217;s<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Continue your education with a graduate degree.&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.tarleton.edu\/communications\/ma-in-communication-studies\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Earn your Master of Arts in Communication Studies<\/a><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/programs.tarleton.edu\/communication-studies-ma\/\" target=\"_blank\">.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"contact\">Contact Us<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Main Office<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/map.tarleton.edu\/map\/?id=302&amp;mrkIid=71009\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">O.A. 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