CST Majors and Minors Prior to Fall 2007

If you were admitted into the CST program prior to Fall 2007, you will still follow the requirements listed under the previous emphases areas. The descriptions for the previous areas and links to course requirements can be found below.

For further details on the requirements, see the UW-L course catalog.
2003 - 2005 Catalog - http://www.uwlax.edu/records/UGCat/03-05/UG-Cat/index.html
2005 - 2007 Catalog - http://www.uwlax.edu/records/UGCat/05-07/TABLE_OF_CONTENTS_05-07.htm

 

CST Majors Prior to Fall 2007

Interpersonal Communication

The focus of this emphasis area is on the relationships people establish with each other as they search for meaningful communication in an increasingly complex world. Students who emphasize in Interpersonal Communication often minor (and sometimes double-major) in psychology. Students who emphasize in Interpersonal Communication are interested in male-female communication, family relationships, dispute mediation and other areas that involve a lot of sensitivity, compassion, and attention to detail. Many of our graduates from this emphasis area have gone on to work in hospital, clinic, or school settings. Others have gone on to graduate school to work on a master’s degree in counseling, social work, or college student development.

Required Courses in Department Core (12 hours)

  • CST 190 Introduction to Communication Studies (3)
  • CST 301 Theories of Communication (3)
  • CST 302 Research Methods in Communication (3)
  • CST 499 Senior Project in Communication Studies (3)

Required Courses in Emphasis (12 hours)

  • CST 230 Introduction to Interpersonal Communication (3)
  • CST 332 Intercultural Communication (3) OR
    CST 334 Women, Men, and Communication (3)
  • CST 336 Family Communication (3)
  • CST 430 Advanced Interpersonal Communication (3)

Possible Elective Courses in Emphasis (at least 9 hours)

  • CST 232 Listening (3)
  • CST 240 Fundamentals of Computer-Mediated Communication (3)
  • CST 250 Introduction to Small Group Communication (3)
  • CST 291 Participation in CST Activities (1-3)
  • CST 320 Rights and Responsibilities in Communication (3)
  • CST 330 Nonverbal Communication (3)
  • CST 332 Intercultural Communication* (3)
  • CST 334 Men, Women, and Communication* (3)
  • CST 351 Interviewing Principles and Processes (3)
  • CST 354 Health Communication (3)
  • CST 380 Leadership Communication (3)
  • CST 399 Independent Study in Communication Studies (1-3)
  • CST 412 Persuasion (3)
  • CST 450 Internship in CST (1-6)
  • CST 491 Special Topics in CST (1-3)
  • REC 430 Introduction to Sign Language (1)

*if not taken as required course

Plus 6 additional hours in CST

Total: 39 credit hours (minimum)

 

Public Relations and Organizational Communication

Students who emphasize in this area are interested in learning about how organizations create and maintain their image, and communicate that image in the public sector to bring about specific results (that’s the PR part). Students are also interested in how organizations communicate internally with employees to develop plans and goals (that’s the organizational communication part). Our curriculum has elective options, so students who are more interested in PR can take courses more specifically geared to that profession, and students more interested in organizational communication can take courses more focused in that area. The number of opportunities for graduates with this kind of background is growing rapidly. In recent years, we’ve had graduates from our department get positions with the Target Corp., the Green Bay Packers, the Minnesota Timberwolves, and numerous PR agencies throughout the U.S.

Required Courses in Department Core (12 hours)

  • CST 190 Introduction to Communication Studies (3)
  • CST 301 Theories of Communication (3)
  • CST 302 Research Methods in Communication (3)
  • CST 499 Senior Project in Communication Studies (3)

Required Courses in Emphasis (12 hours)

  • CST 260 Professional Communication (3)
  • CST 350 Organizational Communication (3)
  • CST 360 Public Relations (3)
  • CST 452 Contemporary Approaches to Organizational Communication (3) OR
  • CST 460 Planning, Implementing and Evaluating the Public Relations Campaign (3)

Possible Elective Courses in Emphasis (at least 9 hours)

  • CST 230 Introduction to Interpersonal Communication (3)
  • CST 240 Fundamentals of Computer-Mediated Communication (3)
  • CST 291 Participation in Communication Studies Activities (1-3)
  • CST 320 Rights and Responsibilities in Communication
  • CST 351 Interviewing Principles and Processes (3)
  • CST 354 Health Communication (3)
  • CST 362 Public Relations Tools and Strategies (3)
  • CST 370 Telecommunication Media Writing (3)
  • CST 380 Leadership Communication (3)
  • CST 399 Independent Study in Communication Studies (1-3)
  • CST 412 Persuasion (3)
  • CST 450 Internship in Communication Studies (1-6)
  • CST 452 Contemporary Approaches to Organizational Communication (3)
  • CST 460 Planning, Implementing and Evaluating the Public Relations Campaign (3)
  • CST 491 Special Topics in Communication Studies(3)
  • PSY 341 Social Psychology (3)
  • PSY 376 Industrial Psychology (3)

Plus Elective Courses in Communication Studies (6 hours) consistent with emphasis area.

Total: 39 credit hours (minimum)

 

Persuasion and Public Communication

This emphasis area focuses on the use of communication as a tool to accomplish specific goals in the public sector. Many of our students who work in Rhetoric and Public Communication are interested in careers in law, government, or politics – because they want to be opinion leaders who make the world a better place for all of us. This emphasis area will involve students in multiple opportunities to build their writing and speech-making abilities. Students will also learn about public issues and the debate/ discussion of those issues in the public sector. It’s quite common to have one of our students intern with U.S. Rep. Ron Kind (D-La Crosse). After graduation, many of our students have gone on to work in Congressional offices in Washington, or have found employment with foundations or non-profit organizations. Others have gone to work in the lucrative field of pharmaceutical sales.

Required Courses in Department Core (12 hours)

  • CST 190 Introduction to Communication Studies (3)
  • CST 301 Theories of Communication (3)
  • CST 302 Research Methods in Communication (3)
  • CST 499 Senior Project in Communication Studies (3)

Required Courses in Emphasis (12 hours)

  • CST 310 Argumentation and Debate I (3)
  • CST 315 Analysis of Public Discourse (3)
  • CST 412 Persuasion (3)
  • CST 415 Rhetorical Criticism (3)

Possible Elective Courses in Emphasis (choose at least 9 hours)

  • CST 210 Presentational Speaking (3)
  • CST 240 Fundamentals of Computer-Mediated Communication (3)
  • CST 270 Broadcast Announcing (3)
  • CST 291 Participation in Communication Studies Activities (1-3)
  • CST 312 Analysis of Significant Speeches and Speakers (3)
  • CST 316 Literature in Performance (3)
  • CST 320 Rights and Responsibilities in Communication (3)
  • CST 380 Leadership Communication (3)
  • CST 399 Independent Study in Communication Studies (1-3)
  • CST 410 Argumentation and Debate II (3)
  • CST 450 Internship in Communication Studies (1-6)
  • CST 491 Special Topics in Communication Studies (3)
  • ANT 350 Language and Culture (3)
  • POL 307 Political Language and Communication (3)
  • ENG 333 Rhetoric and Composition: Theory and Practice (3)
  • ENG 444 Critical Theory (3)
  • PSY 436 Psychology of Language (3)
  • THA 222 Voice and Diction for the Stage (3)

Plus Elective Courses in Department (choose at least 6 hours)

Choose from any of the four disciplinary emphases.

Total: 39 credit hours (minimum)

 

Telecommunication

Telecommunication involves the study of how people communicate with others through electronic means – primarily radio and television. Of course, the development of the Internet and other forms of electronic communication has allowed us to broaden our definition of telecommunication to include a variety of new media. Our department has responded by developing new course work in Computer-Mediated Communication. Students who emphasize in Telecommunication will learn about the ‘hands on’ work that takes place in a radio station, television studio, or in a web development lab. They’ll get opportunities to produce and appear in broadcast and webcast programming. Equally important, though, students also learn about what’s needed behind the scenes. We offer a huge array of courses dealing with issues of audience analysis, finance, management, and other subjects that graduates need to be well versed in to work successfully in a changing media marketplace. Recent graduates are working in telecommunication management positions all across the U.S.

Required Courses in Department Core (12 hours)

  • CST 190 Introduction to Communication Studies (3)
  • CST 301 Theories of Communication (3)
  • CST 302 Research Methods in Communication (3)
  • CST 499 Senior Project in Communication Studies (3)

Required Courses in Emphasis (16-17 hours)

  • CST 170 Telecommunication Literacy (3)
  • CST 272 Radio Production (3)
  • CST 274 Television Production (3)
  • CST 275 Applied Television (1-2)
  • CST 370 Telecommunication Media Writing (3) OR
    CST 375 Telecommunication Media Newswriting (3)
  • CST 471 Telecommunication Media Management (3) OR
    CST 480 Telecommunication Media and Modern Society (3)

Possible Elective Courses in Emphasis (choose at least 5 hours)

  • CST 240 Fundamentals of Computer-Mediated Communication (3)
  • CST 270 Broadcast Announcing (3)
  • CST 273 Applied Radio (1)
  • CST 291 Participation in Communication Studies Activities (1-3)
  • CST 320 Rights and Responsibilities in Communication (3)
  • CST 371 Audience Research (3)
  • CST 372 Radio Workshop (1-3)
  • CST 374 Television Workshop (1-3)
  • CST 376 Remote Video Operations (3)
  • CST 380 Leadership Communication (3)
  • CST 399 Independent Study in Communication Studies (1-3)
  • CST 450 Internship in Communication Studies (1-6)
  • CST 472 Advanced Radio Production (3)
  • CST 474 Advanced Video Production (3)
  • CST 480 Telecommunication Media and Modern Society (3)
  • CST 491 Special Topics in Communication Studies(3)
  • ENG 325 Reporting and Copy Editing (3)
  • POL 304 Politics and the Media (3)
  • THA 340 Scenery Design (3)
  • CST 370 Telecommunication Media Writing (3) OR
    CST 375 Telecommunication Media Newswriting (3)
  • CST 471 Telecommunication Media Management (3) OR
    CST 480 Telecommunication Media and Modern Society (3) *

* Alternate course(s) not taken as required courses

Plus Elective Courses in Department (6 hours)

 

CST Minors Prior to Fall 2007

Students who minor in Communication Studies may select a scholarly interest area from one of the four offered by our department.

Students who major in CST and also minor in CST may not choose a minor that duplicates the emphasis they have selected for their CST major. Courses counted toward the 39 credit CST major, while they may fulfill requirements for that minor, may not be counted in the minor. An additional elective course or courses in the minor must be taken to complete the 24 credits required in that minor. Students who combine a CST major with a minor also offered by the CST department must complete 60 credits of courses in CST programs.

Each minor is a 24 credit hour program

Interpersonal Communication Minor

Required courses: CST 190, 230, 332 or 334, 336, and 430.

Elective courses (at least nine credits from the following): CST 232, 240, 250 (or PSY 343 or SOC 334), 290, 291, 301, 302, 320, 330, 332, 334, 351, 354, 380, 399, 412, 491, PSY 341, REC 430.

No more than three credits of the minimum 24 credit total may be earned in courses offered by departments other than CST.

Public Relations and Organizational Communication Minor

Required courses: CST 190, 260, 350, 360, 452 or 460.

Elective courses (at least nine credits from the following): CST 230, 240, 250, 290, 291, 301, 302, 320, 351, 354, 362, 370, 380, 399, 412, 452 or 460, 491.

Students may not use same courses to fulfill requirements and electives.

Persuasion and Public Communication Minor

Required courses: CST 190, 310, 315, 412, 415.

Elective courses (at least nine credits from the following): CST 210, 240, 260, 290, 291, 301, 302, 320, 360, 380, 399, 410, 491, ANT 350, POL 304, 307, 326, 329, PSY 320, 436.

No more than three credits of the minimum 24 credit total may be earned in courses offered by departments other than CST.

Telecommunication Minor

Required courses: CST 190, 170, 272, 274, 275, 370 or 375, 471 or 480.

Elective courses (at least five credits from the following): CST 240, 270, 273, 290, 291, 301, 302, 320, 370, 371, 372, 374, 375 376, 380, 399, 471, 472, 474, 480, 491, ENG 325, POL 304, THA 340.

No more than three credits of the minimum 24 credit total may be earned in courses offered by departments other than CST. Students may not use same courses to fulfill requirements and electives.