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Communications, Professional
10-699-1
Associate Degree (AAS)
Part Time, Full Time
61 Credits
Financial Aid Eligible
Times of Day:
Day, Evening
Location*:
Online
*If general education courses are required, they may be available at multiple locations.
With this degree, you'll develop expertise in communication and technology. You will use and combine a variety of communication media, including print, audio/visual and Internet. And you’ll gain skills in web graphics, social media, designing and writing web content, technical writing, video and mobile device publishing. The degree includes a professional internship where you’ll put into practice skills you learned in the classroom.
COURSE LIST
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Course list for reference only. Current students please refer to your individualized program plan or see your advisor.
**Outside effort hours are an estimate based on state standards, and may vary from person to person.
Technical Studies
(40 Credits)
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MS Office Suite, Introduction
10-103-120
2Credit
54
54
- Instructional Hours: 54
- Outside Effort Hours: 54
- Course Number: 10103120
- Credits: 2.00
Credit for Prior Learning Options Available
Provides an opportunity to gain technical skills employers are seeking, by using the features in Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Through hands-on course work, students will be able to integrate Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
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Social Media Marketing
10-104-108
3Credit
54
108
N/A
- Instructional Hours: 54
- Outside Effort Hours: 108
- Course Number: 10104108
- Credits: 3.00
Learn to successfully plan, deploy and establish a brand's social media presence. A mix of online research projects, case studies and class exercises will be used to enhance student knowledge. Social media platforms and analysis tools to develop social media campaigns will also be used.
Prereq: Student has completed or is in process of completing ALL of the following:
Coreq: Student has completed or is simultaneously enrolling in ALL of the following:
OR ANY of the following options:
Student is in progress in Professional Communications (10-699-1) Program of Study
Student is in progress in Digital Media (20-699-5) Program of Study
Student is in progress in Public Relations (20-699-7) Program of Study
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Marketing 1, Principles of
10-104-151
3Credit
54
108
- Instructional Hours: 54
- Outside Effort Hours: 108
- Course Number: 10104151
- Credits: 3.00
Credit for Prior Learning Options Available
Introduces students to the marketing function and process. Techniques for analyzing the marketing environment and understanding customers' needs and wants are explored. Students apply marketing principles to select target markets, develop positioning and create marketing programs to serve markets. Topics include product management and development, pricing, distribution and promotion strategies.
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Web Graphics, Introduction to
10-152-105
3Credit
72
90
N/A
- Instructional Hours: 72
- Outside Effort Hours: 90
- Course Number: 10152105
- Credits: 3.00
Introduces the fundamental concepts necessary to generate and prepare graphics for Web pages. The course will focus on raster as well as vector images. Areas addressed will be color selection, layout, text, optimizing images, creating backgrounds, slicing, creating navigation, transparent graphics and animated graphics. Adobe software will be utilized.
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Intercultural Communication
10-699-102
3Credit
54
108
N/A
- Instructional Hours: 54
- Outside Effort Hours: 108
- Course Number: 10699102
- Credits: 3.00
Sensitizes students to the needs and expectations of people of other cultures and introduces skills necessary for effective intercultural communication. Topics include appropriate verbal and nonverbal communication, written communication patterns, business and social etiquette, and intercultural negotiation strategies. Students will also examine universal systems, cultural values and problems associated with language diversity.
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Research Methods for Professional Communications
10-699-104
3Credit
54
108
N/A
- Instructional Hours: 54
- Outside Effort Hours: 108
- Course Number: 10699104
- Credits: 3.00
Introduces students to the research phases of professional research and product testing. Students will learn how to conduct and analyze quantitative and qualitative studies, conduct surveys and develop and implement proper usability testing.
Prereq: Student has completed or is in process of completing ANY of the following options:
AND ANY of the following options:
OR ALL of the following:
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Writing Content for the Web
10-699-105
3Credit
54
108
N/A
- Instructional Hours: 54
- Outside Effort Hours: 108
- Course Number: 10699105
- Credits: 3.00
Focuses on technical writing strategies and methods of designing and writing for Web sites that support the workplace. Current trends in Search Engine Optimization (SEO) will be introduced.
Prereq: Student has completed or is in process of completing ANY of the following options:
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Proposal/Grant Writing
10-699-106
3Credit
54
108
- Instructional Hours: 54
- Outside Effort Hours: 108
- Course Number: 10699106
- Credits: 3.00
Credit for Prior Learning Options Available
Introduces the skills to evaluate, assess and apply appropriate writing principles in writing grants and proposals. Students will complete this class with direct experience in writing a grant.
Prereq: Student has completed or is in process of completing ANY of the following options:
OR ALL of the following:
Student is not in progress in Associate Degree, Apprenticeship, or Technical Diploma (31 or 32 level)
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Introduction to Professional Communications
10-699-112
3Credit
54
108
N/A
- Instructional Hours: 54
- Outside Effort Hours: 108
- Course Number: 10699112
- Credits: 3.00
Provides new students with firm knowledge of the Professional Communications program. Students will explore the careers associated with this field and work on improving technical writing skills. Technical editing and proofreading will be introduced in this course.
Coreq: Student has completed or is simultaneously enrolling in ANY of the following options:
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Developing Product Documentation
10-699-116
3Credit
54
108
N/A
- Instructional Hours: 54
- Outside Effort Hours: 108
- Course Number: 10699116
- Credits: 3.00
Focuses on the preparation of various types of manuals–procedural and instructional. Skills addressed include layout and design, collaboration and project management.
Prereq: Student has completed or is in process of completing ANY of the following options:
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Designing Content for the Web
10-699-117
3Credit
72
90
N/A
- Instructional Hours: 72
- Outside Effort Hours: 90
- Course Number: 10699117
- Credits: 3.00
Focuses on design and delivery of professional quality Web content. Students will learn to incorporate usability in Web page design, terminology, appropriate document file formats and incorporate optimized graphic images.
Prereq: Student has completed or is in process of completing ANY of the following options:
OR ALL of the following:
Student is not in progress in Associate Degree, Apprenticeship, or Technical Diploma (31 or 32 level)
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Information Design
10-699-120
3Credit
54
108
N/A
- Instructional Hours: 54
- Outside Effort Hours: 108
- Course Number: 10699120
- Credits: 3.00
Prepares students to design and manage information using a variety of methods–instructional design strategies, performance support system software and information systems theories. Students will be required to use project management techniques in order to create a simple training session for online delivery and develop a support system or document using a content management system or help authoring tool.
Prereq: Student has completed or is in process of completing ANY of the following options:
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Video Publishing
10-699-123
1Credit
18
36
- Instructional Hours: 18
- Outside Effort Hours: 36
- Course Number: 10699123
- Credits: 1.00
Credit for Prior Learning Options Available
Introduces video development and publishing as used by professional communicators. This 9-week course will stress how to integrate video in documentation and websites for business purposes.
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Professional Communications Internship
10-699-141
3Credit
216
0
N/A
- Instructional Hours: 216
- Outside Effort Hours: 0
- Course Number: 10699141
- Credits: 3.00
Provides the fourth semester student with on-the-job experience related to professional communications. Students will be assigned appropriate workplace projects, will help design assessment criteria for the experience, and will be evaluated by the workplace mentors and the practicum instructor after completing a self-assessment of the work during this experience.
Prereq: Student has completed or is in process of completing ALL of the following:
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College Success: On Course
10-890-100
1Credit
18
36
- Instructional Hours: 18
- Outside Effort Hours: 36
- Course Number: 10890100
- Credits: 1.00
Credit for Prior Learning Options Available
On Course helps you learn a number of proven strategies for creating greater academic, professional and personal success. You will discover how to create a rich, fulfilling life by developing new beliefs and behaviors. College Success: On Course empowers you to make wise choices in your academic and personal life which leads to improved experiences and outcomes.
General Studies
(18 Credits)
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Written Communication
10-801-195
3Credit
54
108
- Instructional Hours: 54
- Outside Effort Hours: 108
- Course Number: 10801195
- Credits: 3.00
Credit for Prior Learning Options Available
Teaches the writing process which includes prewriting, drafting and revising. Through writing assignments, students analyze audience and purpose, research and organize ideas, and format and design documents based on subject matter and content. Class sessions and assignments involve giving oral presentations and using computers.
Prereq: Student has completed or is in process of completing ALL of the following:
OR ALL of the following:
Student is not in progress in Associate Degree, Apprenticeship, or Technical Diploma (31 or 32 level)
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Oral/Interpersonal Comm
10-801-196
3Credit
54
108
- Instructional Hours: 54
- Outside Effort Hours: 108
- Course Number: 10801196
- Credits: 3.00
Credit for Prior Learning Options Available
Focuses on developing effective listening techniques and verbal and nonverbal communication skills through oral presentation, group activity, and other projects. The study of self, conflict, and cultural contexts will be explored, as well as their impact on communication.
Prereq: Student has completed or is in process of completing ALL of the following:
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Technical Reporting
10-801-197
3Credit
54
108
N/A
- Instructional Hours: 54
- Outside Effort Hours: 108
- Course Number: 10801197
- Credits: 3.00
Focuses on the preparation and presentation of a variety of oral and written technical reports. This course is designed as an advanced communication course for students who have completed at least the prerequisite writing course and a minimum of two semesters of relevant program course work.
Prereq: Student has completed or is in process of completing ANY of the following options:
AND ANY of the following options:
Student must have completed 24 Semester Units at the Post Secondary Level. Catalog Number must begin with 10, 20, 30, 31 or 32
Student is in progress in General Studies Transfer (UW-Oshkosh) (20-890-4) Program of Study
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College Mathematics
10-804-107
3Credit
54
108
- Instructional Hours: 54
- Outside Effort Hours: 108
- Course Number: 10804107
- Credits: 3.00
Credit for Prior Learning Options Available
Designed to review and develop fundamental concepts of mathematics in the areas of algebra, geometry, trigonometry, measurement and data. Special emphasis is placed on problem solving, critical thinking and logical reasoning, making connections, and using calculators.
Prereq: Student has completed or is in process of completing ANY of the following options:
Accuplacer Arithmetic 263+ OR HS GPA 2.75+ OR ACT Math 18+ OR Arithmetic Level 2 Coursework
Student is not in progress in Associate Degree, Apprenticeship, or Technical Diploma (31 or 32 level)
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Economics
10-809-195
3Credit
54
108
- Instructional Hours: 54
- Outside Effort Hours: 108
- Course Number: 10809195
- Credits: 3.00
Credit for Prior Learning Options Available
This course is designed to give an overview of microeconomics, macroeconomics, and international economics. Concepts include scarcity, resources, alternative economic systems, growth, supply and demand, monetary and fiscal policy, inflation, unemployment and global economic issues.
Prereq: Student has completed or is in process of completing ALL of the following:
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Intro to Psychology
10-809-198
3Credit
54
108
- Instructional Hours: 54
- Outside Effort Hours: 108
- Course Number: 10809198
- Credits: 3.00
Credit for Prior Learning Options Available
Focuses on the theoretical foundation of human functioning and looks at learning, motivation, emotions, personality, deviance and pathology, physiological factors and social influences. Students consider the complexities of human relationships in personal, social and vocational settings.
Prereq: Student has completed or is in process of completing ALL of the following: