Communication Studies 2.0 A.A.-T. Degree (15601.AAT)

School of Humanities and Liberal Arts

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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:

  1. 60 semester CSU-transferable units.

  2. the California State University General Education (CSU-GE) pattern OR the Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum (IGETC) pattern.

  3. a minimum of 18 semester in the major or area of emphasis as determined by the community college district.

  4. obtainment of a minimum grade point average (GPA) of 2.0.

  5. 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

COMM-01 Fundamentals of Speech (3)
or
COMM-01H** Honors Fundamentals of Speech (3)

3

COMM-02* Oral Interpretation (3)
or
ENGL-02* Oral Interpretation (3)

3

COMM-04 Small Group Discussion and Problem Solving 

3

COMM-05 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)
ENGL-13 Critical Reasoning and Writing (3)
ENGL-13H Honors Critical Reasoning and Writing (3)
PHIL-13 Critical Reasoning and Writing (3)
PHIL-13H Honors Critical Reasoning and Writing (3)
PSYC-01A Introduction to Psychology (3)
PSYC-01AH Honors Introduction to Psychology (3)
SOC-01 Introduction to Sociology (3)

3

Total: (18 Units)

Total Units that may be double counted: (9 units)

General Education (CSU-GE or IGETC) Units: (37-39 Units)

Elective (CSU Transferable) Units: (12-14 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

Dean

Travis Hicks

Phone

(209) 384-6150

School Office

IAC-C Humanities BLDG., 2ND Floor

Counseling

(209) 381-6478

Communication Studies Website