The BA in Mass Communication is the degree of choice for students seeking a career in public relations. PR is about influencing, engaging and building a relationship with key stakeholders to shape and frame the public perception of an organization. The Mass Communication PR track is a hybrid of simulated classroom activities and real-world experience via several required internships. In addition to mastering the latest technological tools for communications, students are encouraged to build their own online presence/brand throughout their college career.

If you appreciate language, culture, and travel, a bachelor’s degree in Spanish could be a great choice for you. Spanish majors attain advanced language skills in the second most spoken language in the world. Students who already have Spanish language skills can accelerate through the curriculum via several credit-by-exam opportunities. The curriculum provides high quality, practical instruction according to the standards of the American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages. Whether you are a native Spanish speaker or a non-native speaker, the BA in Spanish will prepare you to speak, read, and write Spanish at advanced levels and will open the door to a wide variety of careers, both in the U.S. and abroad.

Arguably the most important medium for conveying ideas in the last 100 years, film can capture eye-witness views of history, reveal the values and assumptions of people who came before us, and capture the dreams of people from all cultures and walks of life. Our Film Studies degree program gives you the tools you need to explore the context of films, analyze and critique them, and create films of your own. Whether your interest is in looking back at cinematic history or immersing yourself in the rapidly changing technology of filmmaking, the Film Studies major will help you understand and become a part of this important form of communications.

Political science degree students study the human experience through close examination of the US government and its institutions, in addition to the governments and institutions of other states around the world. During this investigation, students look at how different societies use and organize governmental power. If you choose a degree in political science, you could expect to take political science courses that focus on particular issues – religious and other individual freedoms, the economy and the distribution of economic benefits, the role of the United States and other mega-states in the world – all topics that transcend any single point of view or state.

UMHB Department of Psychology offers several degree tracks to prepare students for graduate study. Many of our graduates go on to attend graduate psychology programs, or programs in a variety of health sciences, including medical school, occupational therapy, and physical therapy. Students not pursuing graduate study are also well-positioned to begin work in a wide variety of fields—many employers find applicants with undergraduate degrees in psychology to be good fits in their workplaces.

Speech communication prepares students to speak eloquently, write clearly, interpret the meaning of language, listen effectively, and think critically. Communication skills are among the most prized skills sought by employers. Speech Communication majors are prepared to enter the workforce in any number of areas, including education, sales, management, human relations, and media. Many Speech and Communication degree graduates go on to attend graduate school, and many of the courses suggested for our pre-law program at Mary Hardin-Baylor come from the Speech Communication curriculum.

The English degree program combines a robust curriculum, distinctive learning experiences, professional development, and mentoring faculty to promote the knowledge and appreciation of literature. In the course of their studies, those seeking an english degree become part of a learning community as they search for common truths, explore how faith and calling relate to their personal interests and needs, and become lifelong learners who value effective writing, critical thinking, and global perspectives. The English major provides the best of a foundational, liberal arts education essential to being a free and enlightened person. We study everything since literature encompasses the world and all of its concerns. English grounds one’s education in effective communication, critical and lateral thinking, and global perspectives – skills highly sought in the competitive workplace.

The mathematics degree helps students develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills through mathematical reasoning. The degree is designed to prepare majors to excel in math-related jobs in business and industry, to be effective math teachers, or to utilize their math skills in other fields of study. Students find our programs exciting because we offer a quality education in one of the most powerful and practical majors available, and they receive that education in small, personalized classes.

A sociology degree is an excellent foundation for medical school, law school, or seminary. Do issues like male/female differences or racial discrimination or poverty fascinate you? Do you care deeply about injustice? Then you should major in sociology. Sociology is also the right major for you if you love both science and the humanities. You will get rigorous training on how to scientifically research social life, and you’ll also delve into the major theoretical traditions of social theory.