Communication Degree
Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Communication
Find your voice. Connect with others. Make an impact.
With a Bachelor of Arts in Communication from UT Permian Basin, you'll develop the skills to share ideas, tell compelling stories, and communicate confidently across diverse audiences.
Through coursework in public speaking, media studies, strategic messaging, and communication research, you'll explore how communication shapes relationships, influences change, and connects communities. Prepare to apply your creativity, critical thinking, and communication skills in careers across media, business, public relations, education, and beyond.
Degree Requirements
To earn a Bachelor of Arts in Communication at UT Permian Basin, students must complete at least 120 total semester credit hours, including:
- 39 credit hours in Communication courses
- A minor in a related field of the student’s choice
- Completion of foundational and advanced Communication coursework, including public speaking, media studies, rhetoric, theory, and research methods
- All major and elective courses must be completed with a grade of C- or better
- At least 30 credit hours must be taken at UTPB
Career Paths
A Communication degree from UT Permian Basin prepares you to think critically, speak confidently, and connect with diverse audiences—skills that are in high demand across industries. Graduates often pursue careers in areas such as:
- Public Relations Specialist
- Social Media Manager
- Journalist
- Marketing or Communications Manager
- Public Information Officer
- Event Planner
Interested in Teaching?
Turn your passion for communication into a teaching career! Students pursuing a BA in Communication at UTPB can explore teacher certification pathways in Speech, Journalism, Social Studies, or English Language Arts and Reading (ELAR). Learn how you can work toward teacher certification while completing your Communication degree.
Degree Roadmap
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