Communication Studies

Communication Studies Associate in Arts Degree for Transfer 2021-2022

(Major #C.5345.AA-T)

The Associate in Arts in Communication Studies for Transfer Degree is designed to prepare students to continue studies toward a B.A. degree in Communication or for entry level into a variety of career options that require competent and ethical communication skills. Students who pursue advanced communication degrees enjoy diverse employment that can range from college professor in Communication to Public Relations or a career in Mass Communications such as radio and television. Communication courses focus on how people use messages to generate meaning within and across various contexts, cultures, and channels

Major requirements (18 CSU units minimum)
A grade of “C” or better is required in the following courses:

Required Core:
Course Course Description Units C-ID
COMM 1 or
COMM 1H		 Public Speaking or
Honors Public Speaking		 3 COMM 110
List A - Select two courses:
Course Course Description Units C-ID
COMM 2 Interpersonal Communication 3 COMM 130
COMM 8 Group Communication 3 COMM 140
COMM 25 Argumentation 3 COM 120
List B – Select two courses, or any course not used from List A:
Course Course Description Units C-ID
COMM 4 Persuasion 3 COMM 190
COMM 10 Intercultural Communication 3 COMM 150
COMM 12 Oral Interpretation Of Literature
*Formerly: Fundamentals of Interpretation		 3 COMM 170
List C – Select one course, or any course not used from List A or B:
Course Course Description Units C-ID
ANTHRO 2 Cultural Anthropology 3 ANTH 120
COMM 15 Computer-Mediated Communication 3 N/A
ENGL 1B or
ENGL 1BH		 Introduction to the Study of Literature or
Honors Introduction to the Study of Literature		 3 ENGL 120
ENGL 3 or
ENGL 3H		 Critical Thinking and Writing or
Honors Critical Thinking and Writing		 3 N/A
PSY 2 or
PSY 2H		 General Psychology or
Honors General Psychology		 3 PSY 110
SOC 1A Introduction to Sociology 3 SOCI 110

Additional Information

Program Learning Outcomes:

  1. Construct and deliver a presentation with communicative competence and confidence.
  2. Demonstrate the dynamics of effective communication in a variety of settings and contexts.
  3. Critically evaluate communicative situations.

To obtain the Associate in Arts in Communication Studies for Transfer Degree, students must complete the following requirements:

  1. Completion of 60-semester units or 90 quarter units that are eligible for transfer to the California State University, including both of the following:
    1. The Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum (IGETC) or the California State University General Education – Breadth requirements.
    2. A minimum of 18-semester units or 27 quarter units in a major or area of emphasis, as determined by the community college district.
  2. A minimum of 18 semester units or 27 quarter units in a major or area of emphasis, as determined by the community college district.

Courses may double count in the major and CSU GE-Breadth or IGETC.

Notes

  • Certification of either the California State University General Education Breadth (CSU GE-Breadth) or the Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum (IGETC-CSU version) is required. CSU GE- Breadth and IGETC advising sheets are available in Student Services,AC2-133 or online at CCC GE (CSU/UC) GE and Major Sheets
  • Courses may double count in the major and CSU GE-Breadth orIGETC.

To see what CSU campuses accept this degree go to icangotocollege.com.

Faculty Advisor(s): Briones, Martinez, Sarkisian, Vagim

2021-2022 Communication Studies Associate in Arts Degree for Transfer PDF