Communication Studies 2.0 - Associate in Arts for Transfer
Communication Studies 2.0 will immerse students into the study of human communication. It includes public speaking, argumentation, interpersonal communication, intercultural communication, and small group communication. The importance of communication awareness, training, and skills are essential for successful and fulfilling personal, professional, and academic relationships and endeavors. Communication skills, theory, and practice are useful in any career including: education, business management, communication management, journalism, law enforcement, mass media and media arts, political science, public policy and administration, social work, public relations, advertising, broadcasting, technology, and finance.
To be awarded the Associate in Arts in Communication Studies 2.0 for Transfer degree, students must:
(1) Complete 60 semester units or 90 quarter units which 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 (CSU GE).
(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) Obtain a minimum grade point average of 2.0.
While a minimum of 2.0 is required for admission, some majors may require a higher GPA. Please consult with a counselor for more information.
Associate Degrees for Transfer (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 courses in the major if the course is taken on a “pass/no pass” basis.
- Analyze verbal and nonverbal communication through active listening skills.
- Analyze the importance of diversity, differing belief and value systems, and civic responsibility through intercultural communication.
- Demonstrate effective interpersonal communication skills that can be applied to personal and professional relationships.
- Demonstrate applied communication skills that can be utilized in professional settings.
Required Core
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| COMS 010 | Interpersonal Communication | 3 |
| COMS 020 | Public Speaking | 3 |
| List A: Complete three courses | ||
| COMS 018 | Introduction to Communication Studies | 3 |
| COMS 035 | Intercultural Communication | 3 |
| COMS 040 | Argumentation and Debate | 3 |
| COMS 045 | Small Group Communication | 3 |
| JOURN 021 | Mass Media and Society | 3 |
| List B: Complete one course from this list not already used in List A | ||
| ANTH 063 | Introduction to Social and Cultural Anthropology | 3 |
| ENGL 001B | English Composition | 3 |
| ENGL 001C | Critical Thinking/Composition | 3 |
| JOURN 022 | News Writing and Reporting for the Media | 3 |
| PSYCH 010 | General Psychology | 3 |
| PSYCH 010H | Honors General Psychology | 3 |
| SOC 010 | Introduction to Sociology | 3 |
| SOC 010H | Honors Introduction to Sociology | 3 |
| Major Requirements | 18 | |
| CSU GE or | 39 | |
| IGETC | 37 | |
| Transferable Elective Units | 14-21 | |
| Total Units | 60 | |
| As necessary to reach 60 units required for the AA-T degree in Communication Studies 2.0 | ||