# COMMUNICATION STUDIES 2.0 (Associate in Arts for Transfer)

Cuesta College · 2026-2027 Catalog · Department: Communication Studies

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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.

The 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.

The Cuesta College AA-T/AS-T degree requires:

(1) Completion of 60 semester units that are eligible for transfer to the California State University, including both of the following:
   (A) California General Education Transfer Curriculum (Cal-GETC).

   (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.

(2) Obtainment of a minimum grade point average of 2.0.

(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.

**Learning Outcome(s):**

1.  Distinguish between verbal and nonverbal communication.
2.  Apply communication theory to evaluate communication approaches.
3.  Communicate and listen effectively in a variety of situational contexts.
4.  Articulate communication’s role in society.

| Course | Title | Units |
| --- | --- | --- |
| **Required Core: Two courses (6 credits)** | | 6 |
| COMM C1000 | INTRODUCTION TO PUBLIC SPEAKING | 3 |
| COMM 230 | INTERPERSONAL COMMUNICATION | 3 |
| **List A: Three courses (9 credits):** | | 9 |
| COMM 210 | SMALL GROUP SPEAKING AND COMMUNICATING | 3 |
| COMM 212 | INTERCULTURAL COMMUNICATION | 3 |
| COMM 215 | ARGUMENTATION AND DEBATE | 3 |
| COMM 280 | FUNDAMENTALS OF HUMAN COMMUNICATION | 3 |
| JOUR 200 | INTRODUCTION TO MASS COMMUNICATION | 3 |
| or FTVE 221 | INTRODUCTION TO ELECTRONIC MEDIA | 3 |
| **List B: One course (3-4 credits)** | | 3-4 |
| **Any List A course not used above.** | | 3 |
| ANTH 203 | CULTURAL ANTHROPOLOGY | 3 |
| ENGL C1001 | CRITICAL THINKING AND WRITING | 4 |
| or ENGL C1003 | CRITICAL THINKING AND WRITING THROUGH LITERATURE | 4 |
| JOUR 201 | NEWS WRITING AND REPORTING | 3 |
| PSYC C1000 | INTRODUCTION TO PSYCHOLOGY | 3 |
| SOC 201A | INTRODUCTION TO SOCIOLOGY | 3 |
| **Total** | | **18-19** |