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Communication
(College of Fine Arts and Communication)
James Haney, Head of the Division of
Communication
Room 225, Communication Arts Center
Phone: 715-346-3409
E-mail:
communication@uwsp.edu
Web:
www.uwsp.edu/comm
Faculty:
C Allen, C Brazee, W Davidson, W Deering, R Dubiel, E Fakazis, K
Ferrante, J Haney, S Hill, R Ilkka, L Midkiff-DeBauche, J Moe, C Sadler, R
Sprague, M Tolstedt.
Definition:
Communication studies how humans use symbols to create, send,
receive, and respond to messages in a variety of contexts using oral,
written, visual, or mediated channels.
The Division of
Communication offers a single comprehensive communication major and minor.
Working with a faculty advisor, you can prepare for a wide range of
communication careers in broadcasting, new media, journalism, public
relations, management, training, sales,
and human services as well as receive personal enrichment in the
humanities and liberal arts. You must complete all coursework
required for the major or minor and are also expected to acquire strong
oral and written communication competencies. The division encourages
everyone to participate in one or more of the student organizations and
the internship program. These enhance job opportunities upon graduation by
providing practical communication experience.
Communication
Major
Admission Requirements
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Communication is a limited enrollment
major. Enrollment caps are in effect for all emphases in the major. It
is possible that you might meet minimum eligibility requirements
(below), but not be accepted into the major. The number of graduates in
an emphasis will determine how many students are accepted into that
emphasis in a given semester.
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If you wish to declare communication
as your major or minor, you must meet with a division representative.
You will have "premajor" status until you are accepted into the major
and you will not be allowed to take more than 13 credits of
communication courses at UWSP. Students with more than 13 UWSP
communication credits will not be allowed to apply to the major.
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Pemajors must complete
7-13 communication credits at UWSP including:
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Comm 100.
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Any one of Comm 171,
271, 273.
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Any one of Comm 160, 190, 192, 230, 240,
280.
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Achieve a
minimum 2.75 GPA for all UWSP communication credits.
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Apply to the major after
you complete items 3 and 4 above.
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Applications are due
before the end of the ninth week of each full semester.
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In addition to the
above items, if you have completed 60 or more university credits, you must
have a 2.25 overall GPA to declare the major.
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If you are not accepted
into the major, you may reapply once.
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For exceptions to the above policies, you
may appeal to the head of the division.
Communication Major
Academic Requirements
for the Major
Consists of a minimum of 40 credits in communication courses:
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Required:
Comm 100.
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Required
core: Comm 171, 271, 273, 373.
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Complete
at least one emphasis area.
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Eighteen
credits must be in courses numbered 300 or above.
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Comm
101 may not be used to complete the major.
Communication
Minor
Admission Requirements for the
Minor
If you are interested in declaring a communication minor, you must
meet with a division representative.
Academic Requirements
for the Minor
Consists of a minimum of 24 credits:
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Required
core: Comm 171, 271, 273, 373.
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Electives:
12 credits of communication courses, at least 6 must be 300 level or
above.
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Comm
101 may not be used to complete the minor.
Areas
of Emphasis
To major in communication and
qualify for graduation you must complete
all of the required courses (above) and one of the following emphasis areas
(below). Courses listed below
with an asterisk (*) may be repeated
for credit under different subtitles.
Interpersonal and Organizational—Required:
Comm 240, 280, 383. Electives: 12 credits from Comm *342, 343, 345, *349,
381, *385, 386, 387, *389, *390 (interpersonal or organizational focus),
392, *394, 396.
Media Studies—Choose
ONE track:
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Journalism. Required: Comm 190,
192, 221, 320, 321, 325. Elective: One course from Comm 323, 329, 363
(Survey of Documentary), 387, 392.
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Media production. Required: Comm
190, 192, 253, 325, 353, 356. Elective: One course from Comm 351, 359,
360, 361, 362, 363, 364, 367, 369, 387, 392.
Public Relations–Required: Comm
221, 230, 334. Electives: 12 credits, at least 6 must be from Comm 333, 336, 339,
431. Additional 6 credits may be from Art 207, Comm 390 (problem solving
focus), 392, 394.
Individually Planned (I.P.E)–Required:
Comm 100, 171, 271, 273, 373. Electives: 27 credits of additional
communication courses selected in consultation with your advisor and
approved by the division head. At least 18 must be 300 level or above. To
graduate with an individually planned emphasis in communication you must
earn a 2.75 GPA in communication courses.
Academic
Standards
Retention and Graduation
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Any major/minor falling
below a 2.75 GPA in communication courses will be placed on probation in
the Division of Communication. If you fail to regain a 2.75 GPA after
the next semester you enroll in a communication course, you will be
dismissed from the major/minor.
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In order to graduate
with a major or minor in communication, you must achieve a 2.75 GPA in
all communication classes taken, regardless of a declaration of academic
bankruptcy. The division will attempt to notify and consult with
communication majors/minors who are at or below a 2.75 GPA. However, it
is your responsibility to know your own GPA.
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Finally, be aware that
courses with a grade below C- DO NOT count toward the major or minor.
See the More Academic Information section of this catalog for the
policy on repeating courses.
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Transfer credit policy: Certain courses taken at other universities may
substitute for courses in the major. Credits from these courses will be
counted when calculating your GPA in communication once you have been
admitted to the major.
Test-out,
Credit-by-Exam, Retroactive Credit Policy
If you think you qualify for the
above, contact the division head who will determine whether the exam will
be for test-out, credit-by-exam, and/or retroactive credit.
A designated instructor will administer a written exam that
evaluates your level of ability with the content of the course. A grade of
B or better will qualify for test-out. Courses that involve applied skills
and/or oral performance may also require a second performance exam if you
score well enough on the written exam. |