Communication, AA

Program Description

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 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 additional 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.

General Education Requirements

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 3 credits
UNST 1 credits

Program Requirements

Course Requirements

Course NumberTitleCredits
BADM 1020Business Communications

3 credits

OR

ENGL 1020English Composition II

3 credits

 

CO/M 1010Public Speaking

3 credits

CO/M 1030Interpersonal Communication

3 credits

CO/M 1040Intro to Human Communication Theory

3 credits

CO/M 2110Nonverbal Communication

3 credits

CO/M 2135Gender and Communication

3 credits

MDIA 1000Introduction to Mass Media

3 credits

MDIA 2100Writing for New Media

3 credits

 

MATH 1000Problem Solving

3 credits

OR

MATH 1400College Algebra

4 credits

 

STAT 2050Fundamentals of Statistics

4 credits

OR

STAT 2070Intro. Statistics/Social Sciences

4 credits

Program Electives

Students may take any three (3) credits from the following:

FILM, MDIA, or CO/M

General Electives (9 credits)

Total Credit Hours: 60-61