Communication, AAS

Program Description

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.

General Education Requirements

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

Program Requirement Core

Course Requirements

Course NumberTitleCredits
ART 2145Digital Photography I

3 credits

 

COMM 2010Public Speaking

3 credits

OR

COMM 1030Interpersonal Communication

3 credits

 

FILM 1100Film Production I

4 credits

 

MDIA 1000Introduction to Mass Media

3 credits

OR

MDIA 2100Writing for New Media

3 credits

Program Requirement

Course Requirements

Course NumberTitleCredits
BADM 1020Business Communications

3 credits

OR

ENGL 2005Technical Writing

3 credits

 

MDIA 1000Introduction to Mass Media

3 credits

OR

MDIA 2100Writing for New Media

3 credits

 

COMM 2010Public Speaking

3 credits

OR

COMM 1030Interpersonal Communication

3 credits

 

COMM 1040Intro to Human Communication Theory

3 credits

COMM 2110Nonverbal Communication

3 credits

COMM 2135Gender and Communication

3 credits

PFDV 1500Managing Career Development

3 credits

PSYC 1000General Psychology

4 credits

Program Electives

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

COMM, FILM, MDIA, or ART

General Electives (9 credits)

Total Credit Hours: 60