# Communication Studies (A.A.-T Degree)

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

Source: https://gavilan.curriqunet.com/catalog/iq/4089/4100/4175

Upon completion of the Associate in Arts in Communications Studies for Transfer degree, students will be prepared for pursuing a BA/BS in Communication or Communication Studies.

Required:

(1) Completion of 60 semester units or 90 quarter units that are eligible for transfer to the California State University, including both of the following:

(A) The Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum (IGETC) or the California State University General Education – Breadth Requirements.

(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.

ADTs also require that students must earn a C or better in all courses required for the major or area of emphasis. A “P” (Pass) grade is not an acceptable grade for courses in the major.

Program Learning Outcomes:

After completing an Associate in Arts in Communications Studies for Transfer degree, a student will be able to:

1.  Apply theory and research findings in communication studies to their professional and personal relationships.
2.  Engage in professional public discourse with application of research, organization, reasoning and oral presentation.

**Learning Outcome(s):**

1.  Apply theory and research findings in communication studies to their professional and personal relationships.
2.  Engage in professional public discourse with application of research, organization, reasoning and oral presentation.

| Course | Title | Units |
| --- | --- | --- |
| CMUN 1A | Introduction to Public Speaking | 3 |
| CMUN 8 | Interpersonal Communication | 3 |
| CMUN 10 | Small Group Communication | 3 |
| CMUN 4 | Intercultural Communication | 3 |
| CMUN 5 | Fundamentals of Communication Studies | 3 |
| JOUR 10 | Mass Media and Society | 3 |
| CMUN 2 | Oral Interpretation | 3 |
| or THEA 4 | Oral Interpretation | 3 |
| ANTH 3 | Introduction to Cultural Anthropology | 3 |
| PSYC 10 | Introduction to Psychology | 3 |
| SOC 1A | Introduction to Sociology | 3 |
| ENGL 1B | Composition and Literature | 3 |
| ENGL 1C | Critical Reasoning and Writing | 3 |
| **Total** | | **** |