# Communication Studies 2.0 (AA-T)

College of the Desert · 2026-2027 Catalog · Department: Communication Studies

Source: https://catalog.collegeofthedesert.edu/programs/communication-studies/aa-communication-studies-transfer-aat/

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.

### Learning Outcomes

#### Learning Outcomes

Upon satisfactory completion of this program students will be able to:

1.  Demonstrate research, organizational, and critical thinking skills by finding and evaluating reference material and organizing and presenting effective messages adapted to specific audiences.
2.  Eligibility for transfer to a Communication program at a four-year institution.
3.  Identify, analyze, and evaluate the communication behaviors of others and themselves in a variety of contexts.
4.  Identify, explain, and apply current communication theories as they relate to a variety of contexts.
5.  Identify, explain, and ethically apply effective communication skills in a variety of contexts.

### Program Requirements

#### Program Requirements

| Course | Title | Units |
| --- | --- | --- |
| **Required Core Courses (6 units)** | |  |
| COMM C1000 | Introduction to Public Speaking | 3 |
| COMM C1004 | Interpersonal Communication | 3 |
| **List A** | |  |
| **Complete 9 units from the following:** | |  |
| COMM 013 | Small Group Communication | 3 |
| COMM 017 | Intercultural Communication | 3 |
| COMM 021 | Introduction to Persuasion | 3 |
| COMM 025 | Argumentation and Debate | 3 |
| MC 001 | Introduction to Mass Media | 3 |
| **List B** | |  |
| **Complete 3 units from the following:** | |  |
| **Any course from List A not already used:** | |  |
| COMM 005 | Survey of Human Communication | 3 |
| ANTH 002 | Cultural Anthropology | 3 |
| PSYC C1000 | Introduction to Psychology | 3 |
| SOCI C1000 | Introduction to Sociology | 3 |
| ENGL C1003 | Critical Thinking and Writing through Literature | 4 |
| J 003A | News Reporting & Writing | 3 |
| **Required Subtotal** | | 18-19 |
| **Cal-GETC** | | 34 |
| **Transferable Electives (as needed to reach 60 transferable units)** | |  |
| **DEGREE TOTAL** | | 60 |

1. Units for the major may be double counted for Cal-GETC, confer with a Counselor.
2. Elective units to reach 60 unit total must be CSU transferable, confer with a Counselor.

**Please refer to Associate Degree for Transfer (SB 1440).**