Communication Studies 2.0 A.A.-T. Degree (15602.AAT)
School of Humanities and Liberal Arts
The Associate in Arts in Communication Studies 2.0 for Transfer (AA-T) is designed for students as both a terminal degree as well as for those planning on transferring to a California State University. Upon completion of the associate degree, the student is eligible for transfer with junior standing into the California State University (CSU) system. Students will be given priority consideration when applying to a particular program that is similar to the student’s community college area of emphasis.
Program Student Learning Outcomes
A. Appraise core concepts, skills, and/or theories in various communication contexts (public, interpersonal, small group, or intercultural).
B. Construct written, oral, and visual communication appropriate for the purpose, audience, and context.
C. Evaluate success of written, oral, and/or visual communication through critical thinking.
For an Associate in Arts in Communication Studies for Transfer (AA-T), students must complete the following:
60 semester CSU-transferable units.
the California General Education Transfer Curriculum (Cal-GETC) pattern.
a minimum of 18 semester 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.
earn a grade of C (or P) or better in all courses required for the major or area of emphasis.
Note: Students are not required to complete any additional local graduation requirements for the AA-T (e.g., PE and Computer and Information Literacy courses).
Visit the Program Mapper for more information on when to take classes and career information.
Program Requirements:
Program Core: (18 Units) | Units |
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COMM-C1000 (formerly COMM-01) Introduction to Public Speaking (3) | 3 |
COMM-02* Oral Interpretation (3) | 3 |
COMM-14 Small Group Communication | 3 |
COMM-15 Interpersonal Communication | 3 |
COMM-30 Introduction to Intercultural Communication | 3 |
Plus three units from the following electives | |
ANTH-02 Sociocultural Anthropology (3) ENGL-01C Critical Thinking Across the Curriculum (3) | 3 |
Total: (18 Units) |
Total Units that may be double counted: (9 units)
General Education (Cal-GETC) Units: (34 Units)
Elective (CSU Transferable) Units: (17 units)
Total Degree Units: (60 Units)
*Offered in the spring semester only.
** Only offered during the fall semester. Students must be enrolled in the Honors Program prior to registering for the course.
Contact Information | |
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Dean | Travis Hicks |
Phone | (209) 384-6150 |
School Office | IAC-C Humanities BLDG., 2ND Floor |
(209) 381-6478 | |