{
  "college": "college-of-the-desert",
  "edition": "2026-2027",
  "departmentName": "Communication Studies",
  "id": "communication-studies--aa-communication-studies-transfer-aat",
  "name": "Communication Studies 2.0",
  "award": "AA-T",
  "department": "communication-studies",
  "sourceUrl": "https://catalog.collegeofthedesert.edu/programs/communication-studies/aa-communication-studies-transfer-aat/",
  "blocks": [
    {
      "kind": "text",
      "markdown": "The **Associate in Arts in Communication Studies 2.0 for Transfer**, also called the Communication Studies 2.0 AA-T Degree, is specially designed for students who plan to complete a bachelor’s degree in Communication Studies at a CSU campus. The intent of this degree is to assist students for a seamless transfer to a CSU campus in a program or major in Communication Studies. This degree requires students to complete 60 CSU transferable units including completion of Cal-GETC and a minimum of 18 units in the major with a cumulative GPA of 2.0 or better. Title 5 requires that students must earn a minimum grade “C” (or “P”) or better in all courses required for the major or area of emphasis. There are no additional graduation requirements. Students should consult with a counselor when planning to complete the degree for more information on university admission and transfer requirements."
    },
    {
      "kind": "text",
      "markdown": "### Learning Outcomes\n\n#### Learning Outcomes\n\nUpon satisfactory completion of this program students will be able to:\n\n1.  Demonstrate research, organizational, and critical thinking skills by finding and evaluating reference material and organizing and presenting effective messages adapted to specific audiences.\n2.  Eligibility for transfer to a Communication program at a four-year institution.\n3.  Identify, analyze, and evaluate the communication behaviors of others and themselves in a variety of contexts.\n4.  Identify, explain, and apply current communication theories as they relate to a variety of contexts.\n5.  Identify, explain, and ethically apply effective communication skills in a variety of contexts."
    },
    {
      "kind": "text",
      "markdown": "### Program Requirements\n\n#### Program Requirements"
    },
    {
      "kind": "courselist",
      "rows": [
        {
          "type": "comment",
          "text": "Required Core Courses (6 units)"
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "COMM C1000",
          "title": "Introduction to Public Speaking",
          "units": "3",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "COMM C1004",
          "title": "Interpersonal Communication",
          "units": "3",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "comment",
          "text": "List A"
        },
        {
          "type": "comment",
          "text": "Complete 9 units from the following:"
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "COMM 013",
          "title": "Small Group Communication",
          "units": "3",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "COMM 017",
          "title": "Intercultural Communication",
          "units": "3",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "COMM 021",
          "title": "Introduction to Persuasion",
          "units": "3",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "COMM 025",
          "title": "Argumentation and Debate",
          "units": "3",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "MC 001",
          "title": "Introduction to Mass Media",
          "units": "3",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "comment",
          "text": "List B"
        },
        {
          "type": "comment",
          "text": "Complete 3 units from the following:"
        },
        {
          "type": "comment",
          "text": "Any course from List A not already used:"
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "COMM 005",
          "title": "Survey of Human Communication",
          "units": "3",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "ANTH 002",
          "title": "Cultural Anthropology",
          "units": "3",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "PSYC C1000",
          "title": "Introduction to Psychology",
          "units": "3",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "SOCI C1000",
          "title": "Introduction to Sociology",
          "units": "3",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "ENGL C1003",
          "title": "Critical Thinking and Writing through Literature",
          "units": "4",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "J 003A",
          "title": "News Reporting & Writing",
          "units": "3",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "comment",
          "text": "Required Subtotal",
          "units": "18-19"
        },
        {
          "type": "comment",
          "text": "Cal-GETC",
          "units": "34"
        },
        {
          "type": "comment",
          "text": "Transferable Electives (as needed to reach 60 transferable units)"
        },
        {
          "type": "comment",
          "text": "DEGREE TOTAL",
          "units": "60"
        }
      ]
    },
    {
      "kind": "text",
      "markdown": "1. Units for the major may be double counted for Cal-GETC, confer with a Counselor.\n2. Elective units to reach 60 unit total must be CSU transferable, confer with a Counselor.\n\n**Please refer to Associate Degree for Transfer (SB 1440).**"
    }
  ]
}