Communication Technology
COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY
The Communication Technology AAS degree program provides learners with hands-on lessons and exercises to acquire the competence to utilize digital media to plan, design, build, and maintain effective communication through technology. Students obtain the skills necessary to prepare for the IC3 Certification, and/or the Adobe Certified Associate (ACA) certification. Students may choose to pursue employment in a digital communication field of their choice.
Occupational Objective: GIS Technician, Graphic Design, Digital/Media Technology, and Web Design.
Degree Requirements
Related Instruction Requirements
| Core I | Communications | 6 |
| Core VI | Computer Technology | 3 |
| Core II | Mathematics and Science | 12 |
| Core V | Native American Studies | 4 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 12 |
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Communication Technology
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General Education Requirements
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Credits
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Core I
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Communications
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WRIT101, College Writing or
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3
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WRIT104 Workplace Communications
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Core II
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Mathematics
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M 105 Contemporary Math or
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3
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M 111 Technical Math or
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M 121 College Algebra
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Core VI
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Native American Studies
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{1} 3 credit Native American Studies option
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3
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Core VII
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Technology
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CAPP120 Intro to Computers, or
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3
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CAPP131 Basic MS Office
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Total General Education Credits required for degree
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12
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Program of Study Courses
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Communication Technology Program of Study Courses
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Credits
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CAPP 158
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MS Access*
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3
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COMX 111
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Public Speaking
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3
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CSCI 105
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Computer Fluency
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3
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GDSN 230
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Video Editing
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4
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GPHY 131
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Introduction to ArcGIS
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3
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GPHY 151
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ArcGIS Pro
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3
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GPHY 161
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GPS Technologies: Data Collection
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3
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GPHY 231
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GIS Cartography*
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3
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GPHY 261
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ArcGIS Online*
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3
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ITS 221
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Project Management
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3
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MART 113
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Introduction to Video
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3
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MART 122
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Introductory to Adobe
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2
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MART 145
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Web Design
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3
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MART 214
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Digital Publishing and Design
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3
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MART 255
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Photoshop for Media Arts
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3
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MART 256
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Illustrator: Vector & Layout Design
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3
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Total Program of Study Courses
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48
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Total Credits Required for degree
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60
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* Course has a pre-requisite
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Total Credit Hours: 60
Communication Technology
First Semester (Fall)
Second Semester (SP)
| GPHY 161 | GPS Technologies: Data Collection | 3 |
| MART 256 | Illustrator: Vector and Layout Design | 3 |
| GDSN 259 | | 3 |
Third Semester (Fall)
Fourth Semester (SP)
Total Credit Hours: 45
Program Learning Outcomes:
- Students will acquire the knowledge and skills to plan, design, and create digital communication.
- Demonstrate and maintain effective communication through digital technology.
- Utilize maps, interactive media, charts, and graphs to visualize and share results.
- Students will obtain the skills to pursue entry-level positions in GIS Technician/Cartographer, graphic design, media arts, and/or web design fields.