B.A. Degree — Publication Writing & Design Major
In addition to the general education requirements, majors in Publication Writing & Design must complete 42 semester hours as prescribed below:
- One literature survey course (selected from ENGL1500, ENGL2310, ENGL2320, ENGL2330, ENGL2340) 3 s.h.
- Creative writing course (ENGL2410 or ENGL2420) 3 s.h.
- ENGL/COMM3380 Communication Studies 3 s.h.
- ENGL3410 Language and Literacy 3 s.h.
- ENGL/COMM2500 Introduction to Mass Media 3 s.h.
- Either ENGL3270 Media Writing or ENGL3280 Newswriting (3 s.h.) in addition to the Advanced Composition General Education Requirement.
- COMM3310 Interpersonal Communication or
- SOCI/PSYC3310 Social Psychology 3 s.h.
- ARTS1100 Design Principles 3 s.h.
- ARTS1710 Introduction to Visual Communication 3 s.h.
- ARTS2390 History of Graphic Design 3 s.h.
- ARTS3630 Systems in Design 3 s.h.
- ARTS3640 Interactive Design 3 s.h.
- ARTS4440 Portfolio Development 3 s.h.
- ARTS4500 Advanced Studio Practices 3 s.h.
- ARTS4700 Senior Exhibition 0 s.h.

