Degrees
Major in Advertising
Our Bachelor of Science in Advertising is an interdisciplinary degree program that prepares students for a wide variety of careers in Advertising, from the artistic and creative side of things, to the business of media planning in traditional and interactive realms.
Major in Public Relations
Our Bachelor of Science in Public Relations is an interdisciplinary degree program grounded in critical thinking, strategic writing and business management, with a variety of topic areas that reflect the diversity and scope of today’s field.
Special Programs
Business Foundations Program
This program is designed to provide a foundation in business concepts and practice for students who plan to enter the workforce or a graduate degree program upon completion of their undergraduate degree.
Elements of Computing Program
This program is comprised of seven courses designed to offer students a background in the fundamentals of computing, as well as an introduction to the key application areas of modern computing.
Latino Media Studies Program
This concentration is designed to introduce students to US Latino and American media issues in communication and to provide them the opportunity to prepare for professional work related to these areas.
The Semester in Los Angeles Program
The UTLA program offers a unique opportunity for students in any major who are serious about exploring academic and professional interests in entertainment over the course of a semester in Los Angeles.
Admissions
Currently enrolled in High School or at another institution
Visit UT Admissions to learn about admission into the University of Texas.
Currently enrolled at the University of Texas as another major
Students who want to change their major to Advertising must apply to become Advertising majors. Applications are accepted twice a year in the Fall and Spring. Please visit the College's Internal Transfer section.
Academic Advising
You should visit with your academic advisor about specific questions related to your major courses or your area of interest in advertising as well as for the following:
- Adding or dropping a class
- Changing a course to pass/fail
- Withdrawing from the university
- Learning about your Interactive Degree Audit (IDA)
- Applying to graduate
We encourage you to visit with your advisor at least once per semester. By staying proactive, you can be sure to stay on track to graduate in four years, that you are taking the correct classes, and that you are kept abreast of any changes in your degree plan. Schedule an appointment online.
Resources
Communication Career Services - Communication Career Services (CCS) provides students with information on interviewing, resume writing, salary negotiations, and interview opportunities. They also provide an extensive database of internship and career opportunities.
Intellectual Entrepreneurship Consortium - The Intellectual Entrepreneurship (IE) cross-discipline consortium is a resource for mentorship, learning about graduate school or finding ways to connect your education with important social issues.
Student Advising Office - Contact the Student Advising Office to apply to the Pre-Public Relations program, the prerequisite to the public relations program, and for advising information and deadlines.