ADT in Communication Studies 2.0
The Associate in Arts in Communication Studies 2.0 for Transfer degree (AA-T) is designed for students interested in the study and practice of human communication. Students will study public speaking communication, small group communication, argumentation and debate, intercultural communication, and interpersonal communication. This degree is designed to increase skills in oral communication, public speaking, communication competence, nonverbal communication, analysis and listening, critical thinking and argumentation, interpersonal relationships, teamwork and leadership, motivation and initiative, and intercultural communication competence.
The Associate in Arts in Human Communication Studies for Transfer degree provides lower-division preparation for students planning to transfer into Speech Communication/Human Communication Studies programs. Students who complete this degree will be guaranteed admission with junior status to the California State University system and will be given priority admission to our local CSU campus.
A.A.-Transfer Degree Level Student Learning Outcomes
Students completing the Communication Studies A.A.-Transfer Degree will:
- Interpret and critically assess a variety of media messages, including those that reflect multicultural perspectives in order to make connections, critically compare and contrast ideas, and produce written, oral, and visual messages.
- Research, organize, compose, and deliver public presentations on socially significant and intellectually challenging topics in order to demonstrate college-level public speaking skills and critical thinking.
- Effectively listen to and critically evaluate others’ messages in order to appreciate audience needs.
Some courses numbered “1000” or “1001” are temporarily showing in the catalog without a “C” in front of the number. Please use the official course number of “C1000” or “C1001” when searching the class schedule.
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Required courses: | ||
| COMM 1000 | Introduction to Public Speaking | 3 |
| or COMM 1000H | Introduction to Public Speaking - Honors | |
| SPCH 100 | Interpersonal Communication | 3 |
| or SPCH 100H | Interpersonal Communication - Honors | |
| List A: Select nine (9) units: | ||
| Argumentation and Debate | 3 | |
| Small Group Communication | 3 | |
| Intercultural Communication | 3 | |
| List B: Select three (3) units: | ||
| Mass Media and Society | 3 | |
| Reporting and Writing News | 3 | |
| Communication Theory | 3 | |
| Total Units | 18 | |
Career Opportunities
There are a variety of careers you can do with this major.
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