Communication Studies 2.0 – Associate in Arts Degree for Transfer

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1506.00

The Associate in Arts in Communication Studies for Transfer Degree 2.0 provides courses that enable students to complete lower division prerequisites and general education requirements for transfer to the California State University (CSU) in such majors as Art, Communication, English, Journalism, Television and Radio, Theatre Arts, and other similar fields of study, and the completion of a baccalaureate degree, with guaranteed admission to a CSU to a similar major with junior standing, and the ability to complete their remaining requirements within 60 semester or 90 quarter units.

Communicating well and understanding the communication process are essential to professional success in many fields. People communicate to influence, to persuade, and to express. Learning to communicate effectively is one important reason for the study of Communication Arts. Studying the communication process helps one understand how the human mind works. Analyzing the messages in advertisements, television programs, and political speeches helps one to understand our society. Studying communication in everyday relationships, groups, and organizations shows us how these systems are created and maintained. Areas of study include face to face interaction, group process, organizational communication, rhetoric, advocacy, intercultural communication, political communication, and oral interpretation of literature. Communication Arts students can expect to develop skills essential for leadership and career development, and for understanding and interpreting events. 

Associate Degree for Transfer Requirements

  • 60 semester or 90 quarter CSU-transferable units.
  • Completion of the California General Education Transfer Curriculum (Cal-GETC); or students with rights to former general education patterns can complete California State University-General Education-Breadth pattern (CSU GE-Breadth) or the Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum (IGETC-CSU) pattern.
  • A minimum of 18 semester or 27 quarter units in the major or area of emphasis as determined by the community college district.
  • Obtainment of a minimum grade point average (GPA) of 2.0.
  • All courses in the major must be completed with a grade of “C” or better, or P if the course is graded on a P/NP basis.

PLEASE NOTE: The courses that universities and colleges require for transfer vary. When selecting courses for transfer purposes, students should consult with an Academic Counselor to determine the particular transfer requirements of specific institutions.

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Program Outcomes

  • Articulate the role of communication in multiple contexts.
  • Demonstrate competencies for ethical communication.
  • Critically analyze various communication practices.
  • Demonstrate effective verbal, nonverbal and written communication in diverse forms and contexts.

Associate in Arts in Communication Studies for Transfer Degree 2.0

REQUIRED CORE
COMM C1000INTRODUCTION TO PUBLIC SPEAKING3
or COMM C1000H INTRODUCTION TO PUBLIC SPEAKING - HONORS
SPCH 010INTERPERSONAL COMMUNICATION3
LIST A - SELECT THREE:9
SPCH 004
ORAL INTERPRETATION
SPCH 005
FORENSICS - SPEECH AND DEBATE TEAM
SPCH 006
ARGUMENTATION AND DEBATE
SPCH 009
SMALL GROUP COMMUNICATION
SPCH 013
INTRODUCTION TO SPEECH COMMUNICATION
COMM 001
SURVEY OF MASS COMMUNICATION
ENGL 012
LANGUAGE AND CROSS-CULTURAL COMMUNICATION
or LING 012
 LANGUAGE AND CROSS-CULTURAL COMMUNICATION
LIST B - SELECT ONE COURSE OR ANY COURSE NOT USED IN LIST A:3-4
SPCH 008
READERS' THEATER
ANTH 002
CULTURAL ANTHROPOLOGY
or ANTH 002H
 HONORS CULTURAL ANTHROPOLOGY
ENGL C1000
ACADEMIC READING AND WRITING
or ENGL C1000
 ACADEMIC READING AND WRITING
JOUR 002
BEGINNING JOURNALISM
PSYC C1000
INTRODUCTION TO PSYCHOLOGY
or PSYC C1000H
 INTRODUCTION TO PSYCHOLOGY - HONORS
SOC 001
INTRODUCTORY SOCIOLOGY
or SOC 001H
 HONORS INTRODUCTORY SOCIOLOGY
Required Subtotal18-19
Cal-GETC 134
Transferable Electives (as needed to reach 60 transferable units)
Degree Total60
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Students with rights to former general education patterns are able to use the CSU GE or IGETC-CSU in lieu of Cal-GETC to complete the general education requirement of this degree. Students should consult with an Academic Counselor to help determine which general education pattern to complete.

Visit the Program Mapper for a suggested sequence of courses.

General Education Requirements for the Associate in Arts Degree for Transfer

  • General Information
  • Cal-GETC
  • Students with rights to the former general education patterns can complete IGETC-CSU or CSU GE in lieu of Cal-GETC. Students should consult with an Academic Counselor to determine which general education pattern to complete and may refer to an appropriate archived College Catalog or www.assist.org for more information.