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1506.00The Associate in Arts in Communication Studies for Transfer Degree 2.0 is intended to align with preparation for transfer into the CSU system in such majors as Art, Communication, English, Journalism, Television and Radio, Theatre Arts, and other similar fields of study. 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 State University-General Education-Breadth pattern (CSU GE-Breadth); OR the Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum (IGETCCSU) 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 Counseling Services to determine the particular transfer requirements of specific institutions.
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
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| REQUIRED CORE | ||
| SPCH 001 | FUNDAMENTALS OF SPEECH | 3 |
| or SPCH 001H | HONORS FUNDAMENTALS OF SPEECH | |
| SPCH 010 | INTERPERSONAL COMMUNICATION | 3 |
| LIST A - SELECT THREE: | 9 | |
| SURVEY OF MASS COMMUNICATION | ||
| LANGUAGE AND CROSS-CULTURAL COMMUNICATION | ||
or LING 012 | LANGUAGE AND CROSS-CULTURAL COMMUNICATION | |
| ORAL INTERPRETATION | ||
| FORENSICS - SPEECH AND DEBATE TEAM | ||
| ARGUMENTATION AND DEBATE | ||
| SMALL GROUP COMMUNICATION | ||
| INTRODUCTION TO SPEECH COMMUNICATION | ||
| LIST B - SELECT ONE COURSE OR ANY COURSE NOT USED IN LIST A: | 3-4 | |
| CULTURAL ANTHROPOLOGY | ||
or ANTH 002H | HONORS CULTURAL ANTHROPOLOGY | |
| INTERMEDIATE COMPOSITION–CRITICAL THINKING AND ARGUMENT | ||
or ENGL 001CH | HONORS INTERMEDIATE COMPOSITION–CRITICAL THINKING AND ARGUMENT | |
| BEGINNING JOURNALISM | ||
| INTRODUCTORY PSYCHOLOGY | ||
or PSYC 001H | HONORS INTRODUCTORY PSYCHOLOGY | |
| INTRODUCTORY SOCIOLOGY | ||
or SOC 001H | HONORS INTRODUCTORY SOCIOLOGY | |
| READERS' THEATER | ||
| Required Subtotal | 18-19 | |
| CSU General Education or IGETC CSU Pattern | 37-39 | |
| Transferable Electives (as needed to reach 60 transferable units) | ||
| Degree Total | 60 | |
Visit the Program Mapper for a suggested sequence of courses.