The Communication Studies Associate of Arts degree provides students with the opportunity to build a variety of communication competencies that are essential to success in personal, academic, and professional environments. The Communication Studies Associate of Arts curriculum bridges theoretical concepts and lived experiences, creating a personalized and meaningful educational journey. The A.A. in Communication Studies is suitable preparation for a baccalaureate in Communication Studies, Speech Communication, or Communication. Students may also be prepared for entry level positions in related occupations.
Major Core Requirements (15 units)
Course Number | Course Title | Units |
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Only one: COMM001 COMM001H | Public Speaking Honors Public Speaking | 3 units 3 units |
COMM004 | Small Group Discussion | 3 units |
COMM007 | Survey of Communication: Career | 3 units |
COMM008 | Interpersonal Communication | 3 units |
Only one: COMM010 COMM010H | Introduction to Persuasion Honors Introduction to Persuasion | 3 units 3 units |
COMM012 | Intercultural Communication | 3 units |
COMM020 | Argumentation and Debate | 3 units |
Major Electives (or any course not already used from above). (3 units)
Course Number | Course Title | Units |
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ANTH003 | Introduction to Cultural Anthropology | 3 units |
ANTH003H | Honors Introduction to Cultural Anthropology | 3 units |
BUSN068 | Organizational Behavior | 3 units |
BUSN078 | Business Communication | 3 units |
CHST005 | Diversity - Childhood and Culture | 3 units |
COUN024 | Personal Growth | 3 units |
COUN050 | Cross-Cultural Perspectives: Study of Ethnicity and Race | 3 units |
ENGL001C | Critical Thinking and Writing | 3 units |
ENGL001CH | Honors Critical Thinking and Writing | 3 units |
ETHN001 | Introduction to Ethnic and Social Justice Studies | 3 units |
PHIL002 | Introduction to Logic | 3 units |
POLI004 | International Relations | 3 units |
PSYC001 | General Psychology | 3 units |
PSYC001H | Honors General Psychology | 3 units |
PSYC017 | Introduction to Social Psychology | 3 units |
SJST001 | Introduction to Ethnic and Social Justice Studies | 3 units |
SOCI001 | Introduction to Sociology | 3 units |
SOCI003 | Social Psychology: A Sociological Perspective | 3 units |
Total Major Units: 18 units
To be awarded an Associate Degree, a student must:
- Achieve a grade of “C” or better in the major requirements.
- Completion of WVC, CSU-Breadth, or IGETC General Education patterns. Students whose goal is to obtain a bachelor’s degree should complete the CSU-Breadth or IGETC General Education pattern.
- Complete additional degree applicable units to meet the minimum 60-unit Associate Degree requirements.