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Associate of Arts and Science Degree with Emphasis in Communication Arts
15 creditsOffered at: UW-Barron County, UW-Fond du Lac, UW-Fox Valley, UW-Manitowoc, UW-Marshfield/Wood County, UW-Marathon County, UW-Rock County, UW-Sheboygan, and UW-Waukesha
Students seeking an Associate of Arts and Science Degree (AAS) with an emphasis must successfully complete the AAS requirements and the specific emphasis requirements. Completion of the following courses with a grade of C or higher will fulfill the requirements for this emphasis.
| Course# | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses - 9 credits | ||
| CTA 101 | Intro to Interpersonal Communication | 3 |
| CTA 103 | Introduction to Public Speaking | 3 |
| CTA 201 | Introduction to Mass Communication | 3 |
| Elective Courses - 6 credits Choose from the following courses to complete the total credits needed for the emphasis |
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| CTA 104 | Applied Journalism—Newspaper | 1-3 |
| CTA 105 | Applied Journalism—Radio | 1 |
| CTA 106 | Applied Journalism—Television | 1 |
| CTA 110 | Listening | 2-3 |
| CTA 115 | Introduction to Organizational Communications | 3 |
| CTA 150 | Introduction to Film | 3 |
| CTA 160 | Communication and Human Behavior | 3 |
| CTA 203 | News and Informational Writing | 3 |
| CTA 204 | News Reporting | 3 |
| CTA 210 | Introduction to Intercultural Communication | 3 |
| CTA 218 | Popular Culture in the Media | 3 |
| CTA 220 | Introduction to Radio Broadcasting | 3 |
| CTA 221 | Introduction to Television Broadcasting | 3 |
| CTA 266 | Group Discussion | 3 |
For complete campus details on an Associate Degree with Emphasis contact your Student Services offices.