Communication Studies

Meet with Academic Advisor in COFAC Advising Center to develop your academic planning.

Explore majors with a MyMajors assessment,

Take advantage of the Student Learning Assistance Center (Tutoring).

Adopt your University Seminar US1100 learning as key for first year success.

Review your degree plan for courses that include the Service-Learning Excellence program.

Begin expanding your student experience in Communication Studies by joining the COMM Guild student association.

Find additional events and organizations through the Bobcat Organization HUB.

Connect with your Communication Studies instructors. Set up one-on-one meetings to investigate courses of interest.

Explore the TXST One Stop for more information about the scholarships provided to new and continuing students. See COMM Studies scholarships.

Examine the Course Concentration Map to determine coursework-job matchings.

Complete your Career Assessments, such as Focus2.

Explore careers via Communication Internships, Career Readiness, and Assistantships.

Create your LinkedIn profile and connect with colleagues and leaders.

Develop and review your resume with Career Services and the Comm Internship Class.

Meet with the College of Fine Arts and Communications Advising Center for questions about your major.

Explore external scholarship opportunities such as the Fulbright Scholarship to take your expertise to unique locations abroad.

Access the Comm Lab to polish your presentation and communication skills.

Share your knowledge as a Peer Mentor or Tutor at SLAC.

Explore Campus Resources for academic and personal support.

Consider the specially tailored study abroad program for Comm Studies.

Discover Global Online Learning Experiences for Communication Studies courses with culturally dynamic perspectives.

Attend a Nonprofit and Volunteer Fair from Student Involvement to jump into meaningful service in TXST’s community.

Meet with an advisor in Education Abroad or Study in America to explore financial aid options.

Learn the communication studies internship policies before taking the major’s internship course.

Join Comm Guild to connect with peers who find leadership and career opportunities together.

Make your mark in the intercollegiate world and be coached by top professors by joining the LBJ Debate Society or Eton Abernathy Forensic Society.

Attend a conference related to your major (get recommendations from a faculty) or your student organization.

Develop your resume with the help of the professionals at Career Services.

Build Career & Graduate School Fairs into your schedule to ensure your connection maximum opportunities.

Prepare to ace your job interviews with Career Services or your academic department.

Check your Degree Audit & meet with your academic advisor.

Explore next steps including potential MA in Communication Studies.

Top your excellent work in Comm Studies by applying to Lambda Pi Eta Honor Society.

Complement your degree with a micro credential.

Meet with a faculty mentor or peer advisor.

Select a service activity through Student Involvement to give back to the area community.

Seek out a leadership role with the Leadership & Service program.

Attend a Student Government Senate meeting to contribute to the TXST community.

Revisit financial literacy workshops (e.g., budgeting, student loans, taxes).

Learn about Global Career Accelerator options that give you experience with global companies and in-demand tech skills.

Attend a professional conference, such as AIGA Design Conference.

Deliver a presentation in a student conference, workshop, seminar or community organization.

Develop a full-time employment or graduate school plan with Career Services.

Attend employer info sessions at Career Services.

Complete your First Destination Survey to share your post-graduation plans.

Identify faculty and professional references for future applications and opportunities.