Communication Studies 2.0
Associate in Arts for Transfer Communication Studies · Allan Hancock College · 2026-2027 Catalog
Award Type: Associate in Arts for Transfer
The Associate in Arts for Transfer in Communication Studies 2.0 provides students with an opportunity to improve their personal, public and professional lives. Students study communication dynamics in interpersonal relationships, groups, and public settings. By studying how, why and with what consequences people communicate, students will become more competent communicators. Students will develop broad-based competencies in oral and written communication as well as critical analysis. The Associate in Arts for Transfer in Communication Studies 2.0 will prepare students to move into the California State University (CSU) system to pursue a baccalaureate degree in Communication Studies.
Associate Degree for Transfer Requirements
Completion of 60 semester units that are eligible for transfer to a California State University, including the following:
- Completion of the California General Education Transfer Curriculum (Cal-GETC).
- A minimum of 18 semester units in a major or area of emphasis as determined by the community college district.
- Obtainment of an overall minimum grade point average of 2.0.
- Minimum grade of C, or P grade, for each course in the major.
The following Allan Hancock College graduation requirements will not be required: Health and Wellness, Multicultural Gender Studies and Allan Hancock College General Education.
The graduate of the Associate in Arts for Transfer in Communication Studies 2.0 will:
- Demonstrate knowledge of communication theories.
- Improved skill in a variety of communication situations.
- Critically analyze and construct messages.
- Develop an awareness of one's personal communication effectiveness
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| A major of 18 units is required for the degree. | ||
| Required courses (15 units): | 15 | |
| COMM C1000 | Introduction to Public Speaking | 3 |
| COMM C1004 | Interpersonal Communication | 3 |
| COMM 106 | Critical Thinking through Argumentation | 3 |
| COMM 108 | Oral Interpretation | 3 |
| COMM 110 | Intercultural Communication | 3 |
| Select one course from the following (3 units): | 3 | |
| COMM 100 | Survey of Communication Studies | 3 |
| COMM 102 | Small Group Communication | 3 |
| Electives | 14 | |
| Elective units required for Communication Studies 2.0 AA-T: 14 | ||
| General Education | 28 | |
| Complete the following: California - General Education Transfer Curriculum (Cal-GETC): 34 units (All courses must be UC transferable) Double Counting: Total units that may be doubled counted for the major and general education requirements: 6 units. Complete additional CSU transferable courses as needed to achieve 60 units required for the degree: 14 units. Visit myHancock and select the DegreeWorks icon to view Cal-GETC general education and transferable courses. | ||
| Total | 60 | |