Semester 1
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COURSE
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CR
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COLL 101 ORIENTATION TO COLLEGE
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1
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ENGL 101 ~COMPOSITION 1
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3
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MATH 120 QUANTITATIVE LITERACY
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3
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COMM 105 INTRODUCTION TO MASS MEDIA
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3
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CMS 110 BASIC NEWSWRITING
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3
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COMM 111 ~FUNDAMENTALS OF SPEECH
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3
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| TOTAL: |
16 |
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Semester 2
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COURSE
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CR
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CS 101 INTRO TO PC APPLICATIONS
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4
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ENGL 102 ~COMPOSITION 2
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3
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COMM 202 INTERPERSONAL COMMUNICATION
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3
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CMS 215 MEDIA WRITING
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3
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CMS 220 PHOTOGRAPHY
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3
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| TOTAL: |
16 |
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Semester 3
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COURSE
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CR
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CMS 117 INTRO TO SOCIAL MEDIA MGMT
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3
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DRAF 122 FUNDAMENTALS OF 3D STUDIO MAX
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3
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CMS 218 NEWS REPORTING
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3
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CMS 225 MEDIA DESIGN I
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1
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HUMAN INQUIRY AND THE PAST GENERAL EDUCATION ELECTIVE
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3
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| TOTAL: |
13 |
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Semester 4
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COURSE
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CR
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PHIL 150 INTRODUCTION TO ETHICS
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3
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CMS 217 ADVANCED SOCIAL MEDIA MGMT
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3
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CMS 230 FUND OF STRATEGIC COMM
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3
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CMS 239 BROADCAST NEWS WRITING
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3
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CMS 240 MULTIMEDIA REPORTING
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3
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| TOTAL: |
15 |
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 The Associate of Applied Science in Strategic Communication is a valuable transfer degree that enables you to write and synthesize information into coherent pieces; demonstrate an appreciation of theory and practice of visual communication, photojournalism, online media and digital media; formulate questions and develop principled conclusions in interviewing sources and covering public affairs; and uphold the responsibilities of a free press with commitment to accuracy, fairness, depth and social conscience.
MILESTONE COURSE:
These courses are the keys to graduation. Courses should be taken in the recommended semesters to stay on time for completion.
FIELD/CLINICAL COURSE:
CAREER PLANNING: If you want to work in broadcasting, journalism, public relations, human resources, advertising, graphic design, or education, this degree can help you launch a successful career. As a communication professional, you shape the way people share, receive, and process information. The Bureau of Labor Statistics estimates that roughly 27,400 new positions will open in the field by 2024
CAPSTONE COURSE:
ELECTIVES:
CONCURRENT COURSES:
CERTIFICATION:
PRACTICUM and SEMINAR
2+2 with WVU Parkersburg
Finish your Associate degree here and seamlessly transfer to the WVU Parkersburg Bachelor of Applied Science in Communications and Media Studies.
CAREER LADDER:
Students should average 15 credit hours per semester, or 30 per year, to graduate on time.
TOTAL DEGREE CREDITS:
60
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