Communication Studies 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.
| Course Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Required Core Courses | Units | |
| COMM 001 | Introduction to Public Speaking | 3 |
| List A | ||
| Select two courses from the following (6 units): | ||
| COMM 009 | Intro to Interpersonal Communication | 3 |
| COMM 013 | Small Group Communication | 3 |
| COMM 025 | Argumentation and Debate | 3 |
| List B | ||
| Select two courses from the following (6 units): | ||
Any course from List A not aleady used | ||
| COMM 017 | Intercultural Communication | 3 |
| COMM 021 | Introduction to Persuasion | 3 |
| COMM 030 | Forensics (3 units maximum) | 2 |
| MC 001 | Introduction to Mass Media | 3 |
| List C | ||
| Select one course from the following (3 units): | ||
Any course from List A or List B not already used | ||
| COMM 005 | Survey of Human Communication | 3 |
| ENG 002 | Argumentative Writing and Critical Thinking through Literature | 4 |
| J 003A | News Reporting & Writing | 3 |
| PSY 001 | General Psychology | 3 |
| SOC 001 | Introductory Sociology | 3 |
| Required Subtotal | 18-19 | |
| Select one of the following: 1 | 37-39 | |
| Transferable Electives (as needed to reach 60 transferable units) 2 | ||
| DEGREE TOTAL | 60 | |
- 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.
