Communication Studies Associate in Arts Degree for Transfer 2.0
Division: Humanities
PROGRAM CODE: 44786
The Communication Studies Associate in Arts Degree for Transfer 2.0, also called the Communication Studies AA-T Degree, prepares students to transfer to CSUs that offer bachelor's degrees in Communication Studies. Ed Code Section 66746-66749 states students earning the Communication Studies AA-T degree will be granted priority for admission as a Communication Studies major to a local CSU, as determined by the CSU campus to which the student applies. Students planning to attend other universities will benefit from this degree, as well. Communication Studies prepares students to identify and solve communication problems, to facilitate effective communication in professional and interpersonal interactions to develop collaborative forms of problem solving and decision making. While a baccalaureate degree is recommended preparation for those considering communication focused careers in fields such as education, training and development, sales, community relations, public relations, the ministry, law, business, entertainment, nonprofit organizations and government, completion of this curriculum will demonstrate commitment to the field and provide comprehensive preparation for upper-division work. The following is required for all AA-T or AS-T degrees, and there are no additional graduation 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: (a) The Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum (IGETC) or the California State University General Education – Breadth Requirements. (b) 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) Obtainment of a minimum grade point average of 2.0. (3) ADTs also require that students must earn a C or better in all courses required for the major or area of emphasis. A P (Pass) grade is an acceptable grade for a course in the major only if the P is defined to be equivalent to a C or better. This degree requires a total of 18-23 units in the major.
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses (6 units): | ||
| COMM 100 F | Introduction to Public Speaking Formerly: COMM 100 F Public Speaking | 3 |
| COMM 105 F | Interpersonal Communication | 3 |
| List A: Complete 9-11 units | 9-11 | |
| Although COMM 138 F is a 2-unit repeatable course, students may only count 3 units of COMM 138 F towards the Communication Studies AA-T. | ||
| Intercultural Communication | ||
| Small Group Communication | ||
| Essentials of Argumentation | ||
| Forensics | 2 | |
| Mass Media Survey | 3 | |
or JOUR 110HF | Honors Mass Media Survey | |
| List B: Complete (3-6 units): | 3-6 | |
| or from below or any LIST A course not already used. | ||
| Cultural Anthropology | 3 | |
or ANTH 102HF | Honors Cultural Anthropology | |
| Introduction to Literature | 3 | |
or ENGL 102HF | Honors Introduction to Literature | |
| Critical Thinking and Writing Formerly: ENGL 103 F Critical Reasoning and Writing | ||
or ENGL 103HF | Critical Thinking and Writing-Honors Formerly: ENGL 103HF Honors Critical Reasoning and Writing | |
| Reporting and Writing | 3 | |
| Introduction to Psychology Formerly: PSY 101 F General Psychology | ||
or PSYC 101HF | Introduction to Psychology - Honors Formerly: Honors General Psychology | |
| Introduction to Sociology | 3 | |
or SOC 101HF | Honors Introduction to Sociology | |
| Oral Interpretation | 3 | |
| Total Units | 18-23 | |
Program Level Student Learning Outcomes
Outcome 1: Create messages appropriate to the audience, purpose, and context.
Outcome 2: Investigate theories of human communication and language processes from multiple perspectives as they occur across various contexts (e.g., interpersonal, small group, intercultural, and argumentation).
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