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Bulletin: 2015-2016 Undergraduate Bulletin Program: Professional Communication and Emerging Media, B.S. Minimum Credits Required:__________________

Professional Communication and Emerging Media, B.S.

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Introduction

Professional Communication and Emerging Media is a rapidly growing profession. Development of new technologies has increased the demand for professionals who can clearly explain policies, products and services to clients and customers. UW-Stout’s program integrates communication theory with coursework in a chosen applied field. Examples of applied fields include biomedical engineering, packaging, international studies, quality management, telecommunications, tourism, training and development, art and design, and business and management. Graduates of this program will have the skills to research, visualize, design, develop and oversee publication of both print and electronic documents.

Copy editing and preparation, multimedia or hypertext writing, and critical, technical and freelance writing courses prepare you to write clearly for specific audiences. In addition, courses in an applied field of your choice supply the strong technical background crucial to communicating complex ideas to different audiences. Elective courses give you the chance to explore other areas, such as photography or creative writing. All students will participate in a co-op, internship or practicum during the junior year.

General Requirements
Bachelor of Science Degree

Total for graduation 120 credits  
General Education 40 credits  
Professional Core 46 credits  
Concentration 34 credits  

Program Requirements

General Education

40 credits required

Communication Skills (9 credits)

Course NameTerm TakenGrade
ENGL-101 Composition 1 or
ENGL-111 Freshman English–Honors I

 

ENGL-102 Composition 2 or
ENGL-112 Freshman English–Honors II or
ENGL-113 Honors Seminar I

 

SPCOM-100 Fundamentals of Speech

Analytic Reasoning and Natural Sciences (10 credits)

Courses must be from the areas of analytic reasoning and natural sciences. At least one MATH or STAT course, a natural science with a lab and one additional class must be selected from an approved list are required.

  • At least one MATH or STAT class from the approved list
  • One additional class from the approved list
  • Natural Science with Lab

Arts and Humanities (6 credits)

Courses must be from two or more areas including art history, creative arts, foreign language and culture, history, literature, music appreciation, performing arts and philosophy.

Social and Behavioral Sciences (6 credits)

Courses must be from two or more areas including anthropology, economics, geography, political science, psychology and sociology.

Contemporary Issues (3 credits)

Courses must be selected from the list of approved contemporary issues courses.

Social Responsibility and Ethical Reasoning (3 credits)

Courses must be selected from the list of approved social responsibility and ethical reasoning courses.

Selectives (3 credits)

Courses/credits may be selected from any category to meet the 40-credit requirement.

Professional Core

46 credits required - Technical Communication, Applied Journalism and Digital Humanities Concentrations

Course NameTerm TakenGrade
ENGL-121 Introduction to Professional Communication
ENGL-125 Professional Writing Elements of Style
ENGL-225 Editing Processes and Practices
ENGL-247 Critical Writing
ENGL-312 Transnational Professional Communication
ENGL-340 The Structure of English
ENGL-371 Rhetoric and Style: Strategies of Argumentation
ENGL-385 Document Design
ENGL-388 Writing for the Internet
ENGL-425 Usability Design and Testing
ENGL-471 Professional Communication Capstone
PHIL-235 General Ethics
SPCOM-312 Intercultural Communication
  • XXX-XXX Foreign Language I (4.00 cr.)
  • XXX-XXX Foreign Language II (4.00 cr.)
  • Concentrations

    34 credits required

    Technical Communication (34 credits)

    Course NameTerm TakenGrade
    ENGL-215 Foundations of Technical Communication

     

    ENGL-349 Cooperative Education Experience or
    ENGL-437 Technical Writing Practicum

     

    ENGL-430 Writing for Content Management
    ENGL-435 Writing Technical Manuals
    SPCOM-414 Interviewing
    SPCOM-425 Informational Interviewing Skills for Professionals
    Additional Courses:

    Choose an additional 6 credits from a list of approved Applied Field/Focus Area courses to fulfill the 34-credit requirement.

    Applied Journalism (34 credits)

    Course NameTerm TakenGrade
    ENGL-207 Writing for the Media

     

    ENGL-210 Journalism Practicum or
    ENGL-349 Cooperative Education Experience or
    ENGL-437 Technical Writing Practicum

     

    ENGL-218 Mass Communication: Effects of the Technology on Society
    ENGL-330 Feature Writing
    ENGL-350 Digital Storytelling
    ENGL-407 Seminar in Applied Journalism
    ENGL-418 Convergent Communication
    Additional Courses:

    Choose an additional 15 credits from a list of approved Applied Field/Focus Area courses to fulfill the 34-credit requirement.

    Digital Humanities (34 credits)

    Course NameTerm TakenGrade
    CS-141 Introduction to Programming
    CS-248 Web and Internet Programming
    ENGL-335 Critical Approach to Digital Humanities
    ENGL-350 Digital Storytelling
    ENGL-480 Seminar in Digital Humanities
    ENGL-495 Digital Humanities Capstone (repeated for 6 credits total)
    Additional Courses:

    Choose an additional 13 credits from a list of approved Applied Field/Focus Area courses to fulfill the 34-credit requirement.

    Program Requirements for the Applied Communication Concentration (online)

    Total for graduation 120 credits  
    General Education 40 credits  
    Professional Core 27 credits  
    Concentration 53 credits  

    Professional Core

    27 credits required

    Course NameTerm TakenGrade
    ENGL-121 Introduction to Professional Communication
    ENGL-125 Professional Writing Elements of Style
    ENGL-225 Editing Processes and Practices
    ENGL-247 Critical Writing
    ENGL-312 Transnational Professional Communication
    ENGL-385 Document Design
    ENGL-388 Writing for the Internet
    ENGL-425 Usability Design and Testing
    ENGL-471 Professional Communication Capstone

    Concentration Requirements

    53 credits required

    Course NameTerm TakenGrade
    ENGL-207 Writing for the Media
    ENGL-215 Foundations of Technical Communication
    ENGL-330 Feature Writing
    ENGL-350 Digital Storytelling
    ENGL-430 Writing for Content Management

    Additional Courses:

    Choose an additional 38 applied credits from transfer courses, prior learning, and approved online offerings.

    Notes: