Communication - Arts and Cultural Studies

Program Overview

The Associate in Arts in Communication for Transfer Degree (AA-T) prepares students for a baccalaureate degree in communication at CSU. The program focuses on interpersonal, professional, and intercultural communication skills, enhancing students' abilities to communicate effectively in various settings. Faculty members Cora Leighton, Evelyn J. Pine, and Mariela Thaning provide instruction, and the program emphasizes the importance of communication skills for personal relationships, career success, and global engagement.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

• Overview: The Associate in Arts in Communication for Transfer Degree (AA-T) is designed to prepare students for a baccalaureate degree in communication upon transferring into the CSU system.
• Objectives: Students in the program will:
• Learn how perceptions and self-esteem affect their interactions with others.
• Improve their abilities to speak, write, and present information effectively in face-to-face interactions or in public or mass-media settings.
• Faculty: The following faculty members teach in the program:
• Cora Leighton, Ph.D. (cleighton@peralta.edu)
• Evelyn J. Pine, M.A.
(epine@peralta.edu)
• Mariela Thaning, M.A.
(mthaning@peralta.edu)