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The Associate of Arts degree in Communication provides a solid introduction to an extensive field, equipping students with an understanding of communication theory and application. With an associate degree in Communication, students will gain proficiency in a variety of areas, ranging from managing interpersonal relations to understanding the role of media in our society.
Students will learn from courses that will enable them to efficiently navigate through professional, social, and personal circumstances.
In addition to a focus on the art of communication, this program also shines a necessary light on the beauty of differences in humanity. This program is intended as a transfer degree and should complete the first two years of requirements for a 4-year degree in Communication.
Course Number | Course | Credits |
---|---|---|
BADM 1020 | Business Communications | 3 |
OR | ||
ENGL 1020 | English Composition II | 3 |
COMM 1030 | Interpersonal Communication | 3 |
COMM 1040 | Intro to Communication Theory | 3 |
COMM 2010 | Public Speaking | 3 |
COMM 2110 | Nonverbal Communication | 3 |
COMM 2135 | Gender Communication and Culture | 3 |
MDIA 1000 | Intro to Mass Media | 3 |
MATH 1000 | Problem Solving | 3 |
OR | ||
MATH 1400 | College Algebra | 4 |
PSYC 1000 | General Psychology | 4 |
Students must complete general education requirements that will provide students a general knowledge to help them complete a degree at CWC.
Writing Level I (WR1) | 3 credits |
Writing Level II WR2 | (in program) |
American & Wyoming Government (POLS 1000) | 3 credits |
ARTS | 3 credits |
HUM | (in program) |
LSCI | 4 credits |
MATH | (in program) |
ORAL | (in program) |
SOC | (in program) |
UNST | 1 credits |
Students must take a minimum of nine (9) credits from the following:
COMM, FILM, MDIA, MKT, PSYC or STAT
The Associate of Applied Science degree in Communication provides a solid introduction to an extensive field, equipping students with an understanding of communication theory and application. With an associate degree in Communication, students will gain a proficiency in a variety of areas, ranging from managing interpersonal relations to understanding the role of media in our society. Students will learn from courses that will enable them to efficiently navigate through professional, social and personal circumstances. In addition to a focus on the art of communication, this program also shines a necessary light on the beauty of differences in humanity. The Associate of Applied Science degree in Communication is intended to provide students with a skill-set that leads directly to employment.
Course Number | Course | Credits |
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BADM 1020 | Business Communications | 3 |
OR | ||
ENGL 2002 | Technical Writing | 3 |
MDIA 1000 | Intro to Mass Media | 3 |
OR | ||
MDIA 2100 | Media Writing | 3 |
COMM 1030 | Interpersonal Communication | 3 |
OR | ||
COMM 2010 | Public Speaking | 3 |
COMM 1040 | Intro to Communication Theory | 3 |
COMM 2110 | Nonverbal Communication | 3 |
COMM 2135 | Gender Communication and Culture | 3 |
PFDV 1500 | Managing Career Development | 3 |
PSYC 1000 | General Psychology | 4 |
Writing Level I (WR1) | 3 credits |
American & Wyoming Government (POLS 1000) | 3 credits |
MATH/APPM/LSCI | 3 credits |
Student must complete six (6) credits of General Education courses distributed over two (2) different general education areas, one of which is either WR2 or ORAL. | |
ARTS/HUM/IT/ORAL/SOC/WR2 | (in program) |
UNST | 1 credits |
Students may take any three (3) credits from the following:
COMM, FILM, MDIA, or ART
Maygen Cassity is passionate about teaching and truly feels fortunate to be in the role.
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