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Communication Studies Advising Information for Prospective Communication Studies Students Welcome to the Communication Studies
Department at the University of Wisconsin La Crosse. Included here is
information to assist you in deciding whether Communication Studies is the
field you wish to study, as well as information to get you started in our
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Program Options: Majors and MinorsThe department has programs leading to the B.A. and B.S. in Communication Studies For information about each of these options, see Pre-CST, CST Majors/Minors. Applying To UW La CrosseFor information about applying to UW La Crosse, contact the Admissions Office. An Undergraduate Application for Admission is required of all freshmen, transfer and post baccalaureate applicants. If you're thinking about transferring to UW La Crosse and you're wondering what courses will apply toward the major in Communication Studies, contact the College of Liberal Studies for advising assistance. For advice about General University Requirements, contact the Academic Advising Center. Once you have been admitted
to UW La Crosse, we recommend that you formally
declare
your major as soon as possible in order to establish a plan of study,
gain access to classes during the first phase of registration, and receive
important information from the department. Declaring the Communication Studies MajorCriteria For DeclaringPre-majors: Once you have been admitted to UW La Crosse through the Admissions Office, you may declare as a pre-CST major in Communication Studies. It is to your best advantage to declare the pre-CST major as soon as possible in order to establish a plan of study, gain access to classes during the first phase of registration, and receive important information from your advisor in the department. Majors: Upon completion of a minimum of 45 semester credits with a cumulative GPA of 2.50, including courses taken at other institutions; Completing CST 110, ENG 110 and CST 190 (or equivalent courses transferred from other institutions), each with a final grade of B or better, you may declare a Communication Studies major in the emphasis of your choice. See your faculty advisor to complete the paperwork to declare your major. Procedure For DeclaringContact your academic advisor to declare in person any time throughout the year. Be sure to provide copies of your SNAP (unofficial is fine) in order to verify your GPA and to have your coursework evaluated. We will determine which courses may be applied toward the major, and develop a plan for your remaining coursework. Once you have declared, you will also be able to register for some classes that are restricted to majors/minors only. If you need help or any other information, contact your faculty advisor Communication Studies Department |