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 Number	Title	Credits
ART 2145	Digital Photography I	3 credits
COMM 1030	Interpersonal Communication	3 credits
	OR
COMM 2010	Public Speaking	3 credits
FILM 1100	Film Production I	4 credits
MDIA 1000	Intro to Mass Media	3 credits
	OR
MDIA 2100	Media Writing	3 credits

Program Requirement

Course Requirements

Course Number	Title	Credits
BADM 1020	Business Communications	3 credits
	OR
ENGL 2002	Technical Writing	3 credits
MDIA 1000	Intro to Mass Media	3 credits
	OR
MDIA 2100	Media Writing	3 credits
COMM 1030	Interpersonal Communication	3 credits
	OR
COMM 2010	Public Speaking	3 credits
COMM 1040	Intro to Communication Theory	3 credits
COMM 2110	Nonverbal Communication	3 credits
COMM 2135	Gender Communication and Culture	3 credits
PFDV 1500	Managing Career Development	3 credits
PSYC 1000	General 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