TSU Communication Studies – Excellence in Media & Leadership

Communication Studies

TSU Department of Communication Studies – Building Future Leaders

The Department of Communication Studies at Texas Southern University is committed to developing ethical, social, professional, and intellectual excellence in the communication field. Through rigorous programs, students gain critical thinking, creativity, and practical skills, preparing them for successful careers and advanced education.

Focused on workforce readiness, the department enhances students’ communication proficiency, ensuring graduates excel in professional settings, leadership roles, and societal engagement. With a strong emphasis on social responsibility and respect, the program equips students to thrive in diverse industries where effective communication is key to success.

B.A. Media Studies

Bachelor of Arts in Communications Studies with a focus in Media Studies

B.A. Organizational and Health Communication

Bachelor of Arts in Communications Studies with a focus in Organizational and Health Communication

B.A. Rhetoric, Culture, and Performance

Bachelor of Arts in Communications Studies with a focus in Rhetoric, Culture, and Performance

Communication Studies Minor

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The Department of Communication Studies aims to develop and evaluate programs that foster students’ ethical, social, professional, and intellectual development in communication fields. In addition, the department seeks to nurture students’ capacities to think critically, creatively, and skillfully. Furthermore, the department aims to develop students’ commitment to social and personal responsibilities and to hold respect for every person.

Curriculum Overview and Requirements

Students pursuing baccalaureate degrees in the Department of Communication Studies first must be admitted into the university, and meet their ASSET responsibility, before meeting degree program requirements. To attain the Bachelor of Arts in Communication Studies, students must select from the three curriculum concentrations: Media Studies, Organizational and Health Communication, or Rhetoric, Culture, and Performance. In selecting concentration courses, students must meet with a designated advisor, who can assist them in choosing major courses, general education courses (core curriculum), and electives. In all major courses, including ENGL 1301 Freshman English I and ENGL 1302 Freshman English II, grades less than “C”--including “C-” are unacceptable.

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Meet Our Faculty

Cora Ann Williams, Ph.D. is a professor and faculty member. She is an expert communicator with 20 years of teaching and training experience at community colleges and the university level. As a Master Trainer, she has coached and mentored business professionals on how to speak with ease and with impact to diverse audiences. The SOC faculty members possess a wealth of professional experience and academic knowledge across a wide range of academic disciplines. This diverse expertise allows them to provide students with a well- rounded education that goes beyond the classroom. They can bring real-world examples and practical applications into their teaching, helping students connect theory to practice.

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