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.
Students receiving this transfer degree must meet the following requirements:
- Completion of 60 semester units or 90 quarter units that are eligible for transfer to the California State University, including both of the following:
- The California General Education Transfer Curriculum (Cal-GETC).
- A minimum of 18 semester units or 27 quarter units in a major or area of emphasis, as determined by the community college district.
- Obtainment of a minimum grade point average of 2.0.
- Meet the 12-unit residency requirement.
ADTs also require that students must earn a "C" (or "P") or better in all courses required for the major or area of emphasis.
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Required courses: | ||
| COMM C1000 | Introduction to Public Speaking | 3 |
| or COMM C1000H | Introduction to Public Speaking - Honors | |
| COMM C1004 | Interpersonal Communication | 3 |
| or COMM C1004H | 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 | |
2-Year Curriculum Map Example
This map represents one possible pathway through the program and is only for reference.
*It is highly recommended that you make an appointment to create a customized education plan that fits your needs.
| First Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall Term 1 | Units | |
| ENGL C1000 | Academic Reading and Writing or Academic Reading and Writing or Academic Reading and Writing - Honors | 4-5 |
| Cal-GETC Area 2: Mathematical Concepts and Quantitative Reasoning | 3-4 | |
| COMM 100 | Mass Media and Society | 3 |
| Cal-GETC Area 3A: Arts | 3 | |
| Units | 13-15 | |
| Spring Term 1 | ||
| COMM C1000 or COMM C1000H | Introduction to Public Speaking or Introduction to Public Speaking - Honors | 3 |
| COMM 150 or COMM 101 | Communication Theory or Reporting and Writing News | 3 |
| POLS C1000 | American Government and Politics | 3 |
| Cal-GETC Area 1B: Critical Thinking and Composition | 4 | |
| Cal-GETC Area 6: Ethnic Studies | 3 | |
| Units | 16 | |
| Second Year | ||
| Fall Term 2 | ||
| COMM C1004 or COMM C1004H | Interpersonal Communication or Interpersonal Communication - Honors | 3 |
| HIST C1001 | United States History to 1877 or United States History to 1877 - Honors or United States History since 1865 or United States History since 1865 - Honors or History of Women in the United States or History of Women in the United States - Honors | 3 |
| SPCH 106 | Small Group Communication | 3 |
| Cal-GETC Area 5A: Physical Science without Lab | 3 | |
| UC/CSU Elective | 3 | |
| Units | 15 | |
| Spring Term 2 | ||
| SPCH 103 | Argumentation and Debate | 3 |
| SPCH 150 | Intercultural Communication | 3 |
| Cal-GETC Area 5B: Biological Science with Lab | 4 | |
| UC/CSU Elective | 3 | |
| UC/CSU Elective | 3 | |
| Units | 16 | |
| Total Units | 60-62 | |
Please make an appointment with a counselor to select elective courses and create a Student Educational Plan. Associate Degrees for Transfer (ADTs) are designed for transfer to the California State University (CSU) system. Additional coursework may be needed for students planning to transfer to the University of California (UC), independent or private institutions, or out-of-state colleges or universities.
Career Opportunities
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