Communication Studies 2.0
AA-T Communication Studies · College of the Desert · 2026-2027 Catalog
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:
- Demonstrate research, organizational, and critical thinking skills by finding and evaluating reference material and organizing and presenting effective messages adapted to specific audiences.
- Eligibility for transfer to a Communication program at a four-year institution.
- Identify, analyze, and evaluate the communication behaviors of others and themselves in a variety of contexts.
- Identify, explain, and apply current communication theories as they relate to a variety of contexts.
- 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 | |
- Units for the major may be double counted for Cal-GETC, confer with a Counselor.
- Elective units to reach 60 unit total must be CSU transferable, confer with a Counselor.
Please refer to Associate Degree for Transfer (SB 1440).