# Communication Studies - AA (A.A. Degree Major)

College of the Siskiyous · 2026-2027 Catalog · Department: Degrees and Certificates A-Z

Source: https://siskiyous.elumenapp.com/catalog/cos26-27catalog/program/communication-studies-aa-fall-2026

**Credits:** 18.0 credits

Designed for the students who seek a broad cultural education in the liberal arts and for the major who wishes to transfer to a four-year college or university. Coursework focuses on theoretical principles of communication as well as practical application of public speaking in both social and formal settings. In addition, the curriculum encourages personal growth, citizenship, and improved social relations.

### Program Requirements

| Course | Title | Units |
| --- | --- | --- |
| **Communication Studies--A.A. - Degree Requirements: Complete all of the following** | | 18 |
| **IMPORTANT: To obtain the Associate in Arts Degree in Communication Studies, students must complete the following requirements with a minimum grade point average (GPA) of 2.0:** | |  |
| **The Communication Studies major requirements below.** | |  |
| **The College of the Siskiyous General Education Pattern (COSGE) requirements.** | |  |
| **Any needed electives to reach a total of 60 COS degree-applicable units.** | |  |
| **All major courses and any courses noted on the COSGE check sheet must be completed with a C or better.** | |  |
| **As part of the GE classes required for completion of the degree, students should plan to take English C1000 and complete the Math competency requirement their first year.** | |  |
| **Complete all of the following** | | 9 |
| COMM C1000 | Introduction to Public Speaking | 3 |
| COMS 1200 | Small Group Communication | 3 |
| COMM C1004 | Interpersonal Communication | 3 |
| **Complete 2 of the following: COMS and ENGL 1038 are crosslisted.** | | 6 |
| COMS 1038 | Intercultural Communication | 3 |
| COMS 1500 | Oral Interpretation | 3 |
| COMS 1700 | Introduction to Mass Media | 3 |
| ENGL 1038 | Intercultural Communication | 3 |
| **Complete 1 of the following** | | 3 |
| COMS 1600 | Conflict Resolution and Mediation | 3 |
| ENGL C1001 | Critical Thinking and Writing | 3 |
| ENGL C1002 | Introduction to Literature | 3 |
| PSYC C1000 | Introduction to Psychology | 3 |
| SOC 1001 | Introduction to Sociology | 3 |

### Recommended Sequence

#### Communication Studies--A.A.

**Term 1 - Fall** (3 units)

-   COMMC1000 - Introduction to Public Speaking (3)

**Term 2 - Spring** (3 units)

-   COMS1200 - Small Group Communication (3)

**Term 3 - Fall** (6 units)

-   COMMC1004 - Interpersonal Communication (3)
-   COMS1500 - Oral Interpretation (3)
-   COMS1700 - Introduction to Mass Media (3)
-   ENGL1038 - Intercultural Communication (3)

**Term 4 - Spring** (6 units)

-   COMS1500 - Oral Interpretation (3)
-   COMS1700 - Introduction to Mass Media (3)
-   ENGL1038 - Intercultural Communication (3)
-   COMS1600 - Conflict Resolution and Mediation (3)
-   ENGLC1001 - Critical Thinking and Writing (3)
-   ENGLC1002 - Introduction to Literature (3)
-   PSYCC1000 - Introduction to Psychology (3)
-   SOC1001 - Introduction to Sociology (3)

### Program Outcomes

#### Communication Studies--A.A.