# Communication Studies (Associate of Arts Degree)

Coastline College · 2026-2027 Catalog · Department: Communication Studies

Source: https://catalog.cccd.edu/coastline/pathways/behavior-culture-society/communication-studies/communication-studies-aa/

The Coastline College Associate in Arts in Communication Studies program empowers students with the tools to analyze and improve communication in their personal, academic, public, and professional interactions. Students will study and learn to effectively construct, evaluate, and communicate appropriate messages in a variety of communicative situations. By completing this program students will be prepared to become effective contributors and leaders in their communities and chosen careers.

#### Program Learning Outcomes

1.  Use written and oral tools to analyze and improve communication in personal, academic, public, and professional interactions.
2.  Effectively deliver oral presentations in a range of settings to diverse audiences.
3.  Construct written messages for various purposes to diverse audiences.
4.  Observe, evaluate, and competently exercise interpersonal communication skills.

### Requirements

Review the Associate in Science and Associate in Arts Graduation Requirements and General Education requirements.

| Course | Title | Units |
| --- | --- | --- |
| **Required Courses** | |  |
| CMST C100 | Interpersonal Communication | 3 |
| COMM C1000 | Introduction to Public Speaking | 3 |
| **Select Three of the following (9 units):** | | 9 |
| ↳ CMST C140 | Small Group Communication |  |
| ↳ CMST C150 | Intercultural Communication |  |
| ↳ CMST C220 | Essentials of Argumentation |  |
| ↳ DMC C100 | Introduction to Mass Communication |  |
| **Select one of the following (3 units):** | | 3 |
| ↳ CMST C101 | Fundamentals of Human Communication |  |
| ↳ ANTH C100 | Cultural Anthropology |  |
| ↳ MCOM C140 | Public Relations |  |
| ↳ PSYC C1000 | Introduction to Psychology |  |
| ↳ SOC C100 | Introduction to Sociology |  |
| **Units Required for Major** | | 18 |
| **Local General Education or CalGETC Pattern** | | Varies |
| **Electives to Satisfy Unit Requirement** | | Varies |
| **Total Units** | | 60 |