Communication Studies 2.0 AA-T Degree

The Associate in Arts in Communication Studies for Transfer, also called the Communication Studies AA-T Degree, is specially designed for students who plan to complete a bachelor’s degree in Communication Studies at a CSU campus. The intent of this degree is to assist students for a seamless transfer to a CSU campus in a program or major in Communication Studies. This degree requires students to complete 60 CSU transferable units including completion of CSU GE or IGETC and a minimum of 18 units in the major with a cumulative GPA of 2.0 or better. Title 5 requires that students must earn a “C” or better in all courses required for the major or area of emphasis. There are no additional graduation requirements. Students should consult with a counselor when planning to complete the degree for more information on university admission and transfer requirements.

Learning Outcomes

Upon satisfactory completion of this program students will be able to:
  1. Demonstrate research, organizational, and critical thinking skills by finding and evaluating reference material and organizing and presenting effective messages adapted to specific audiences.
  2. Eligibility for transfer to a Communication program at a four-year institution.
  3. Identify, analyze, and evaluate the communication behaviors of others and themselves in a variety of contexts.
  4. Identify, explain, and apply current communication theories as they relate to a variety of contexts.
  5. Identify, explain, and ethically apply effective communication skills in a variety of contexts.

Program Requirements 

Course Code Title Units
Required Core Courses (6 units)
COMM 001Introduction to Public Speaking3
COMM 009Intro to Interpersonal Communication3
List A
Complete 9 units from the following:
COMM 013Small Group Communication3
COMM 017Intercultural Communication3
COMM 021Introduction to Persuasion3
COMM 025Argumentation and Debate3
COMM 030Forensics2
List B
Complete 3 units from the following:
Any course from List A not already used
COMM 005Survey of Human Communication3
ANTH 002Cultural Anthropology3
PSY 001General Psychology3
SOC 001Introductory Sociology3
ENG 002Argumentative Writing and Critical Thinking through Literature4
J 003ANews Reporting & Writing3
Required Subtotal18-19
Select one of the following: 137-39
CSU General Education
IGETC Pattern 2
Transferable Electives (as needed to reach 60 transferable units)
DEGREE TOTAL60
   
   
1

Units for the major may be double counted for CSU GE or IGETC, confer with Counselor.

2

Elective units to reach 60 unit total must be CSU transferable, confer with Counselor.

Please refer to Associate Degree for Transfer (SB 1440).