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Technical Studies

Associate of Applied Science

The Associate of Applied Science degree in Technical Studies is designed to meet dual purposes. This program combines certificates or emphasis in specific disciplines to meet employer needs for unique skill combinations for which there is no established degree program. Employers reviewing transcripts will be able to quickly determine the combined areas of expertise.

Students must take a total of 60 credits to complete a degree in Technical Studies.

Course NumberCourse

Credits

PFDV 1500Managing Career Development

3 credits

Not Applicable Discipline Specific Technical Courses *

20 credits

Not Applicable Other Technical Courses *

15 credits

* The following courses may NOT be used to satisfy the Technical Studies Component: PEAC and PEAT prefixes unless they are identified as discipline-specific courses.

Students must complete 6 general education requirements that will provide students a general knowledge to help them complete a degree at CWC.

CourseCredits
Writing Level I3
American & Wyoming Government3
Math/APPM/LSCI3
Arts/Humanities/IT/ORAL/SOC/WR26
University Studies1

Total Credit Hours: 60

CERTIFICATES

The Certificate I in Technical Studies is designed to offer students the opportunity to meet their unique interests, needs, goals, and employer interests.

The general education requirements are designed for students to develop their language arts/communication and computational (mathematical) skills. The certificate program allows the student to identify an emphasis in specific disciplines for meeting employer needs for unique skill combinations for which there is no established degree program.

A total of thirty-one (31) credits are required in the Technical Studies Certificate degree. Seven (7) credits are required in the general education component, twenty-four (24) credits are required in the technical studies component of which a three (3) credit, WR2 or ORAL, is required, and a minimum of twelve (12) credits is focused in one technical discipline, and the remaining nine (9) credits are selected from supporting technical courses.

This certificate combines courses in specific disciplines or emphasis to meet employer needs for unique skill combinations for which there is no established certificate program. Employers reviewing transcripts will be able to quickly determine the combined areas of expertise as the certificates will be recorded as in the following examples:

  • Technical Studies: Agriculture-Welding
  • Technical Studies: Criminal Justice-Equine
  • Technical Studies: Entrepreneurship-Graphic Art
  • Technical Studies: Computer Technology-Medical Office

Students are required to meet with an assigned success coach or faculty academic advisor who will assist the student in developing a written plan of study. Current and/or potential employers may be involved in developing the plan of study. The written plan of study is signed by the student and the success coach or faculty advisor and then submitted to the appropriate Academic Dean for final approval. The Dean will submit the written plan of study to the Registrar in order to finalize the degree requirements within the degree audit system.

Program Requirements

CourseCredits
Writing Level 2 or ORAL3
Discipline-Specific Technical Courses12
Other Technical Courses9

  

General Ed. Requirements

CourseCredits
Writing Level I3
Mathematics/APPM/Lab Science3
University Studies1

 

Total Credit Hours: 31 

Technical Studies: Entrepreneurship

Associate of Applied Science

The Technical Studies: Entrepreneurship and (name specific discipline) combines specific entrepreneurial and business courses with a student’s unique interest program major to assist in launching a business in that area.

Course NumberCourse

Credits

PFDV 1500Managing Career Development

3 credits

BADM 1005Business Math I

3 credits

BADM 1020 OR 
ENGL 2002
Business Communications OR Technical Writing

3 credits

BADM 2105Small Business Management

3 credits

ENTR 1501Survey of Entrepreneurship

1 – 3 credits

ENTR 1505Entrpreneur I: Entrepreneurial Mindset

3 credits

ENTR 1525ENTR II: Opportunity Analysis

3 credits

BADM 2010Legal Environment of Business

3 credits

MGT 3110Business Ethics

3 credits

MKT 1000Sales

3 credits

MKT 3210Principles of Marketing

3 credits

 Other Technical Courses *

15 credits

CourseCredits
Writing Level I3
American & Wyoming Government3
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.6
ARTS/HUM/IT/ORAL/SOC3
University Studies1

Total Credit Hours: 61

Technical Studies: Theatre and Film

Associate of Applied Science

The Associates of Applied Arts (AAS) in Technical Studies: Theatre and Film is a terminal degree designed for students who know they are passionate about theatre and filmmaking. Most theatre programs don’t teach you about film acting or filmmaking. Most film programs don’t teach you about acting or directing actors. This program changes all that. You will experience the best of both worlds and learn how they interact and influence each other. The theatre side of the program provides opportunities to write plays, direct, act, and work in technical capacities. The film side will give you opportunities to practice screenwriting, directing, cinematography, editing, sound recording, and other technical responsibilities. The hallmark of this program is essentially unlimited opportunity to produce original, creative work in theater and film. Upon completion of the degree, students will be prepared for stepping directly into the film and entertainment industry.

Course NumberCourse

Credits

FILM 1000Introduction to Film

3 credits

FILM 1100Film Production I

4 credits

FILM 2380Cinema History

3 credits

FILM 1400Screenwriting I

3 credits

FILM 2000Film Production II

3 credits

THEA 1100Beginning Acting

3 credits

THEA 2030Beginning Playwriting

3 credits

THEA 2470Directing Practicum

1 credit

Students must choose three (3) credits from the following courses:

Course Number CourseCredits
THEA 2055 Rehearsal and Performance 1 credit
THEA 1040 Production Crew I 0.5 credits

*Rehearsal and performance may be repeated up to 3 credits.

Film Electives:

Students must choose nine (9) credits from the following courses:

Course Number Course

Credits

COMM 1480 Media Arts:

3 credits

FILM 1300 Editing

3 credits

FILM 2100 Cinematography

3 credits

FILM 2300 Directing

3 credits

FILM 2400 Screenwriting II

3 credits

Students must choose nine (9) credits from the following courses: Theatre Electives:

Course Number Course

Credits

THEA 1700 Voice for the Actor

2 credits

THEA 2010 Theatrical Backgrounds Drama I

3 credits

THEA 2020 Theatrical Backgrounds Drama II

3 credits

THEA 2100 Advanced Acting

3 credits

THEA 2160 Stage Make-Up

2 credits

THEA 2405 Theatre Seminar

3 credits

THEA 2720 Intro to Stage Combat

2 credits

CourseCredits
Writing Level I (WR1)3 credits
American & Wyoming Government (POLS 1000)3 credits
MATH/APPM/LSCI3 credits
ORAL/WR23 credits
UNST1 credit

Total Credit Hours: 60