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Students pursuing a Bachelor of Arts in Communication Studies must complete 33 credit hours of COMS coursework. The degree requires at least 120 total hours, encompassing state core requirements and College of Media & Communication core classes. Recognizing that every student has distinct educational aspirations and career objectives, the department offers adaptable, personalized undergraduate programs tailored to individual goals. A minimum of 12 major credit hours must be earned at Texas Tech. Communication studies ranks as one of the most in-demand and rapidly expanding majors nationwide. Graduates are highly valued by employers across various industries due to their strong verbal and written communication abilities, innovative mindset, analytical reasoning, teamwork and mediation skills, along with interpersonal and cross-cultural proficiency. By developing these versatile, fundamental competencies, graduates gain a competitive edge in our dynamic, interconnected 21st-century world. Texas Tech's Communication Studies Department strives to improve students' personal, career, and civic lives through an inclusive, learner-focused atmosphere. The department boasts numerous distinguished educators who are dedicated, encouraging, and motivational.