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  "college": "cuesta-college",
  "edition": "2026-2027",
  "departmentName": "Communication Studies",
  "id": "communication-studies-2-0-associate-in-arts-for-transfer",
  "name": "COMMUNICATION STUDIES 2.0",
  "award": "Associate in Arts for Transfer",
  "department": "communication-studies",
  "sourceUrl": "https://cuesta.curriqunet.com/catalog/iq/30065/30066/30067/30068/30113",
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      "markdown": "The Associate in Arts in Communication Studies for Transfer degree 2.0 (AA-T in Communication Studies) prepares students for a major or minor in Communication Studies at four-year institutions and guarantees admission with junior status at a campus of the California State University (CSU) system in a similar major.  The AA-T in Communication Studies degree is grounded in a thorough examination of how language is used in specific social contexts.  All courses focus on cultural communication and take a language and social interaction perspective. Working in small and large groups, making presentations, and using a variety of communication modes will prepare students to participate effectively in their communities and at their workplace.\n\nThe Associate Degree for Transfer (AA-T or AS-T) is a special degree offered at California Community Colleges. Students who earn an AA-T or AS-T degree are guaranteed admission to a campus within the California State University (CSU) system, although not necessarily to a specific campus or major. Students who complete an AA-T or AS-T are given priority consideration when applying to a particular program that is similar to the student’s community college major and will be given a special GPA advantage when applying to CSU impacted campuses or majors. Students who are planning to pursue an AA-T or AS-T are strongly advised to meet with a counselor for additional information about this transfer program.\n\nThe Cuesta College AA-T/AS-T degree requires:\n\n(1) Completion of 60 semester units that are eligible for transfer to the California State University, including both of the following:\n   (A) California General Education Transfer Curriculum (Cal-GETC).\n\n   (B) A minimum of 18 semester units or 27 quarter units in a major or area of emphasis, as determined by the community college district.\n\n(2) Obtainment of a minimum grade point average of 2.0.\n\n(3) Earning a “C” or better grade in all courses required for the major or area of emphasis. A \"P\" (Pass) grade is an acceptable grade for courses in the major.\n\n**Learning Outcome(s):**\n\n1.  Distinguish between verbal and nonverbal communication.\n2.  Apply communication theory to evaluate communication approaches.\n3.  Communicate and listen effectively in a variety of situational contexts.\n4.  Articulate communication’s role in society."
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          "code": "COMM C1000",
          "title": "INTRODUCTION TO PUBLIC SPEAKING",
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        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "COMM 230",
          "title": "INTERPERSONAL COMMUNICATION",
          "units": "3",
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        },
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          "text": "List A: Three courses (9 credits):",
          "units": "9"
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          "type": "course",
          "code": "COMM 210",
          "title": "SMALL GROUP SPEAKING AND COMMUNICATING",
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          "code": "COMM 212",
          "title": "INTERCULTURAL COMMUNICATION",
          "units": "3",
          "indent": false
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          "type": "course",
          "code": "COMM 215",
          "title": "ARGUMENTATION AND DEBATE",
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          "indent": false
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          "type": "course",
          "code": "COMM 280",
          "title": "FUNDAMENTALS OF HUMAN COMMUNICATION",
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          "indent": false
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          "type": "course",
          "code": "JOUR 200",
          "title": "INTRODUCTION TO MASS COMMUNICATION",
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          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "FTVE 221",
          "title": "INTRODUCTION TO ELECTRONIC MEDIA",
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          "connector": "or"
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        {
          "type": "comment",
          "text": "List B: One course (3-4 credits)",
          "units": "3-4"
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        {
          "type": "comment",
          "text": "Any List A course not used above.",
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        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "ANTH 203",
          "title": "CULTURAL ANTHROPOLOGY",
          "units": "3",
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          "type": "course",
          "code": "ENGL C1001",
          "title": "CRITICAL THINKING AND WRITING",
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          "type": "course",
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          "type": "course",
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          "title": "NEWS WRITING AND REPORTING",
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          "type": "course",
          "code": "PSYC C1000",
          "title": "INTRODUCTION TO PSYCHOLOGY",
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          "type": "course",
          "code": "SOC 201A",
          "title": "INTRODUCTION TO SOCIOLOGY",
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          "type": "total",
          "text": "Total",
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