In Texas, Professional Communications is a course required for many high school graduation plans. The course blends written, oral, and visual communication in a career-focused environment. In today’s global economy, successful individuals must be creative, technologically skilled, and strong communicators. This course is designed to help students build a solid academic foundation while developing professional communication skills used in both college and career settings. Throughout the course, students will strengthen their abilities in writing, reading, editing, speaking, listening, using technology applications, creating visual and graphic materials, and conducting Internet research.