Communication Studies and Theatre Arts (CSTA)
Department of Communication Studies and Theatre Arts
B-24 Kleinpell Fine Arts
(715) 425-3971
www.uwrf.edu/csta
Robin Murray-Chair, Suzanne Hagen, James Pratt, Kenneth Stofferahn, Margaret M. Swanson, Barbara L. Werner, Jennifer Willis-Rivera, James Zimmerman
Adjuncts: Denise Baker, Grace Coggio, Eric Eberhardt, Erik Johnson, Beverly Larsen, Megan Learman, Kathleen Olsen, Angela Siwik
Note: All majors are required to take either CSTA 101: Fundamentals of Oral Communication OR CSTA 116: Business and Professional Communication
Communication Studies Major–Liberal Arts, B.S.
Human Communication Emphasis 34-35 Credits
Core Requirements: 13 Credits
CSTA 106 Interpersonal Communication 3 cr.
CSTA 207 Listening Skills 3 cr.
CSTA 208 Problem Solving in Small Group Communication 3 cr.
CSTA 284 Sophomore Seminar: Foundations in Communication and Theatre Studies 3 cr.
CSTA 484 Senior Portfolio Seminar in CSTA 1 cr.
Track Requirements:
Professional and Organizational Communication 12-13 Credits
CSTA 216 Communication in the Interview 3 cr.
CSTA 316 Organizational Communication 3 cr.
CSTA 318 Communication and Leadership 3 cr.
CSTA 379 Internship 3-4 cr.
+ 9 Credits of Directed Electives
Personal/Cultural Communication 12-13 Credits
CSTA 306 Nonverbal Communication 3 cr.
CSTA 311 Persuasion 3 cr.
CSTA 313 Intercultural Communication 3 cr.
CSTA 379 Internship 3-4 cr.
OR
CSTA 499 Independent Study 3 cr.
+ 9 Credits of Directed Electives
Public Communication 15-16 Credits
CSTA 211 Public Speaking 3 cr.
CSTA 306 Nonverbal Communication 3 cr.
CSTA 311 Persuasion 3 cr.
CSTA 312 Argumentation and Decision Making 3 cr.
CSTA 314 Introduction to Criticism for Oral Communication 3 cr.
OR
CSTA 319 Freedom to Speak 3 cr.
OR
CSTA 414 Speech in History 3 cr.
CSTA 379 Internship 3-4 cr.
OR
CSTA 499 Independent Study 3 cr.
+ 6 Credits of Directed Electives
Directed Electives 6-9 Credits
Students may choose 6-9 additional credits not taken in their track requirements from:
CSTA 206 Family Communication 3 cr.
CSTA 211 Public Speaking 3 cr.
CSTA 216 Communication in the Interview 3 cr.
CSTA 306 Nonverbal Communication 3 cr.
CSTA 311 Persuasion 3 cr.
CSTA 312 Argumentation and Decision Making 3 cr.
CSTA 313 Intercultural Communication 3 cr.
CSTA 314 Introduction to Criticism for Oral Communication 3 cr.
CSTA 316 Organizational Communication 3 cr.
CSTA 318 Communication and Leadership 3 cr.
CSTA 319 Freedom to Speak 3 cr.
CSTA 370 Intercollegiate Debate 1 cr.
CSTA 371 Intercollegiate Forensics 1 cr.
CSTA 414 Speech in History 3 cr.
CSTA 416 Communication Training and Development in Organizations 3 cr.
CSTA 440 Gender Communication 3 cr.
OR
Any other CSTA course(s) chosen in consultation with the adviser
NOTE: Students on the Professional and Organizational Communication track may take up to 6 credits outside the department. All credits must be in the same category and have adviser approval. A list of approved courses is available upon request.
Communication Studies Major
Digital Film and Television Communication (DFT) Emphasis 36 Total Credits
Required Courses: 24 cr. hrs.
CSTA 151 Broadcast Performance 3 cr.
CSTA 160 TV Studio Production 3 cr.
CSTA 260 Electronic Field Production 3 cr.
(CSTA 160 is pre-requisite)
CSTA 284 Sophomore Seminar: Foundations in Communication and Theatre Studies 3 cr.
CSTA 310 Media Literacy - A Weapon Against Propaganda 3 cr.
CSTA 360 Advanced Field Production 3 cr.
CSTA 151, 260 are pre-requisites)
CSTA 377 Mass Communication Practicum (1 cr. x 2)
CSTA 484 Senior Portfolio Seminar in CSTA 1 cr.
Directed Electives: 6 cr. hrs.
Choose one of the following:
CSTA 261 Electronic Media Copy Writing 3 cr.
JOUR 245 Writing for Film and Television 3 cr.
Choose one from the following:
CSTA 301 History of Film 3 cr.
CSTA 458 Broadcast Programming and Criticism 3 cr.
Electives: 6 cr. hrs.
CSTA 200 Introduction to Film Studies 3 cr.
JOUR 245 Writing for Film and Television 3 cr.
CSTA 261 Electronic Media Copy Writing 3 cr.
CSTA 301 History of Film 3 cr.
JOUR 302 History of Documentary 3 cr.
JOUR 303 Documentary Production 3 cr.
CSTA 351 Broadcast Performance II (Acting for the Camera) 3 cr.
CSTA 379 Internship (3 -12 cr.)
CSTA 389 Special Topics Option (could be repeated) (.5-3 cr.)
CSTA 458 Broadcast Programming and Criticism 3 cr.
CSTA 499 Independent Study (1-3 cr.)
Communication Studies Major - Liberal Arts B.A.
34 Total Credits
Required Courses: 4 cr. hrs.
CSTA 284 Sophomore Seminar: Foundations in Communication and Theatre Studies 3 cr.
CSTA 484 Senior Portfolio Seminar in CSTA 1 cr.
Directed Electives: 30 cr. hrs.
An approved plan of study must be filed with the Department of CSTA by the beginning of the junior year or immediately upon declaring a CSTA major.
Communication Studies Major - Secondary Education
37 Total Credits
Required Courses: 31 cr. hrs.
CSTA 106 Interpersonal Communication 3 cr.
CSTA 208 Problem Solving in Small Group Communication 3 cr.
CSTA 211 Public Speaking 3 cr.
or
CSTA 311 Persuasion 3 cr.
CSTA 284 Sophomore Seminar: Foundations in Communication and Theatre Studies 3 cr.
CSTA 306 Nonverbal Communication 3 cr.
CSTA 312 Argumentation and Decision Making 3 cr.
CSTA 314 Introduction to Criticism for Oral Communication 3 cr.
CSTA 403 Directing the Secondary School Forensics Program 3 cr.
CSTA 407 Listening Instruction 3 cr.
CSTA 414 Speech in History 3 cr.
CSTA 484 Senior Portfolio Seminar in CSTA 1 cr.
Electives in CSTA 6 cr. hrs.
Communication Studies Minor - Secondary Education
24 Total Credits
Required Courses: 24 cr. hrs.
CSTA 106 Interpersonal Communication 3 cr.
CSTA 208 Problem Solving in Small Group Communication 3 cr.
CSTA 211 Public Speaking 3 cr.
or
CSTA 311 Persuasion 3 cr.
CSTA 306 Nonverbal Communication 3 cr.
CSTA 314 Introduction to Criticism for Oral Communication 3 cr.
CSTA 403 Directing the Secondary School Forensics Program 3 cr.
CSTA 407 Listening Instruction 3 cr.
CSTA 414 Speech in History 3 cr.
A research/writing course experience is required in the major or another field; CSTA 284 Sophomore Seminar or another course approved by the department chair, will satisfy this requirement. A senior portfolio experience is required in the major or another field; CSTA 484, Senior Portfolio Seminar or another course approved by the department chair, will satisfy this requirement.
Communication Studies Minor - Elementary Education
Communication Studies Minor - Elementary Education 24 Total Credits
Required Courses: 9 cr. hrs.
CSTA 223 Oral Interpretation of Literature 3 cr.
CSTA 306 Nonverbal Communication 3 cr.
CSTA 407 Listening Instruction 3 cr.
Directed Electives: 9 cr. hrs.
CSTA 208 Problem Solving in Small Group Communication 3 cr.
CSTA 327 Children‚s Theatre and Puppetry 3 cr.
CSTA 328 Creative Dramatics for Children and Special Populations 3 cr.
CSTA 335 Directing I 3 cr.
or
CSTA 231 Stage Technology and Scene Painting
Electives in CSTA: 6 cr. hrs.
A research/writing course experience is required in the major or another field; CSTA 284 Sophomore Seminar or another course approved by the department chair, will satisfy this requirement. A senior portfolio experience is required in the major or another field; CSTA 484, Senior Portfolio Seminar or another course approved by the department chair, will satisfy this requirement.
Communication Studies Minor - Liberal Arts, B.S.
24 Total Credits
Required Courses: 12 cr. hrs.
CSTA 106 Interpersonal Communication 3 cr.
CSTA 207 Listening Skills 3 cr.
CSTA 306 Nonverbal Communication 3 cr.
CSTA 311 Persuasion 3 cr.
Directed Electives: 12 cr. hrs.
CSTA 208 Problem Solving in Small Group Communication 3 cr.
or
CSTA 316 Organizational Communication
CSTA 211 Public Speaking 3 cr.
CSTA 312 Argumentation and Decision Making 3 cr.
CSTA 313 Intercultural Communication 3 cr.
CSTA 314 Introduction to Criticism for Oral Communication 3 cr.
CSTA 319 Freedom to Speak 3 cr.
CSTA 414 Speech in History 3 cr.
CSTA 440 Gender Communication 3 cr.
CSTA 370 Intercollegiate Debate 1 cr.
or
CSTA 371 Intercollegiate Forensics 1 cr.
or
CSTA 379 Internship in CSTA 3-12 cr.
CSTA 499 Independent Study/Independent Research 1-3 cr.
A research/writing course experience is required in the major or another field; CSTA 284 Sophomore Seminar or another course approved by the department chair, will satisfy this requirement. A senior portfolio experience is required in the major or another field; CSTA 484, Senior Portfolio Seminar or another course approved by the department chair, will satisfy this requirement.
Updated September 2008
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