Communication Studies AA-T Degree

Program Overview

The Associate in Arts in Communication Studies for Transfer degree prepares students for a seamless transfer to a CSU campus in Communication Studies. It requires 60 CSU transferable units, including 18 units in the major with a minimum GPA of 2.0. Students must earn a "C" or better in all major courses and consult with a counselor for university admission and transfer requirements.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

• The Associate in Arts in Communication Studies for Transfer, also called the Communication Studies AA-T Degree, is specially designed for students who plan to complete a bachelor's degree in Communication Studies at a CSU campus.
• The intent of this degree is to assist students for a seamless transfer to a CSU campus in a program or major in Communication Studies.
• This degree requires students to complete 60 CSU transferable units including completion of CSU GE or IGETC and a minimum of 18 units in the major with a cumulative GPA of 2.0 or better.
• Title 5 requires that students must earn a "C" or better in all courses required for the major or area of emphasis.
• There are no additional graduation requirements.
• Students should consult with a counselor when planning to complete the degree for more information on university admission and transfer requirements.

Outline:

Required Core Courses (9 units):

• COMM 001: Introduction to Public Speaking (3 units)

List A (6 units):

• Select two courses from the following:*
• COMM 009: Intro to Interpersonal Communication (3 units)
• COMM 013: Small Group Communication (3 units)
• COMM 025: Argumentation and Debate (3 units)

List B (6 units):

• Select two courses from the following:*
• Any course from List A not already used
• COMM 017: Intercultural Communication (3 units)
• COMM 021: Introduction to Persuasion (3 units)
• COMM 030: Forensics (3 units maximum)
• MC 001: Introduction to Mass Media (3 units)

List C (3 units):

• Select one course from the following:*
• Any course from List A or List B not already used
• COMM 005: Survey of Human Communication (3 units)
• ENG 002: Argumentative Writing and Critical Thinking through Literature (4 units)
• J 003A: News Reporting & Writing (3 units)
• PSY 001: General Psychology (3 units)