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Communication Studies

Required Core Courses (3 units)

Course Number Course Title Units C-ID Descriptor
COMM 001 Public Speaking 3 units COMM 110

List A: Select any two from below (6 units)

Course Number Course Title Units C-ID Descriptor
COMM 004 Small Group Discussion 3 units COMM 140
COMM 008 Interpersonal Communication 3 units COMM 130
COMM 020 Argumentation and Debate 3 units COMM 120

List B: Any two of the following or any course not used from List A (6 units)

Course Number Course Title Units C-ID Descriptor
COMM 010/H Introduction to Persuasion or Honors 3 units COMM 190
COMM 012 Intercultural Communication 3 units COMM 150

List C: Any one of the following or any course not used above (3 units)

Course Number Course Title Units C-ID Descriptor
COMM 007 Survey of Communication: Career 3 units COMM 115
ANTH 003 Introduction to Cultural Anthropology 3 units ANTH 120
PSYC 001 General Psychology 3 units PSY 110
SOCI 001 Introduction to Sociology 3 units SOCI 110
ENGL 001B Critical Thinking Through Literature 3 units ENGL 120
ENGL 001C/H Critical Thinking and Writing or Honors 3 units ENGL 105

Major Requirements: 18 units

CSU GE Breadth or IGETC for CSU Requirements: 37 or 39 units

Elective Units As Needed To Total 60 CSU Transferable Units

Fall, Year 1 (6 units)

Course Number Course Title Units
COMM 1 Public Speaking 3 units
COMM 8 Interpersonal Communication 3 units

Spring, Year 1 (6 units)

Course Number Course Title Units
COMM 4 Small Group Discussion 3 units
COMM 7 Survey of Communication: Career 3 units

Fall, Year 2 (3 units)

Course Number Course Title Units
COMM 12 Intercultural Communication 3 units

Spring, Year 2 (3 units)

Course Number Course Title Units
COMM 20 Argumentation and Debate 3 units
Required Core 18 units
Total Units 18 units

The Associate Degree for Transfer (ADT) is intended for students who plan to transfer and complete a bachelor's degree in a similar major at a CSU campus. Students completing this transfer degree:

  • will earn an Associate’s Degree from West Valley College
  • are guaranteed admission to a campus in the CSU system
  • will be prepared to start upper division coursework at the CSU
  • will not need to complete more than 60 units after transfer

CSUs with Similar Majors

A complete and up-to-date listing of the similar CSU majors can be found by visiting adegreewithaguarantee.com

For more information, please speak with a counselor from Counseling or Transfer.

Important Notes

  • Completion of 60 CSU-transferable semester units with an overall GPA of at least 2.0
  • While a minimum of 2.0 GPA is required for CSU admission, some majors may require a higher GPA. Please consult with a counselor for more information.
  • Completing courses prior to transfer that satisfy the U.S. History, Constitution and American Ideals requirement as part to the CSU GE-B or IGETC is highly recommended.

Learn more about Associate Degree for Transfer at West Valley College.

Last Updated 9/14/22