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  "name": "Communication Studies 2,0",
  "award": "AA-T Degree",
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      "markdown": "The Associate in Arts Degree in Communication Studies 2.0 for Transfer is designed to prepare students for a seamless transfer with junior status and priority admission to their local CSU campus to a program or major in Communication Studies or similar major for completion of a baccalaureate degree.\n\nStudents are required to complete:\n\n-   Completion of 60 semester units or 90 quarter units that are eligible for transfer to the California State University, including both of the following:\n\n(A)  Cal-GETC Breadth Requirements.\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-   Obtainment of a minimum grade point average of 2.0. Students must earn a C (or \"P\") or better for each course in the major or area of emphasis.\n-   No more than 60 semester units are required.\n\nThe Associate in Arts Degree in Communication Studies 2.0 for Transfer will also assist Communication Studies major students to transfer to a U.C. or other baccalaureate institutions. Students are advised to consult with a counselor to verify transfer requirements.\n\n**Career Opportunities**\n\nPublic Affairs, Public Relations, Journalism, Speech Writing, Media Consulting, Politics, Translating, Sales and Marketing, Broadcast News, Entertainment, Mediation, Education, Coaching, Counseling, and Corporate Communication.\n\n**Program Learning Outcomes**\n\nUpon completion of this program a student will be able to:\n\n1.  Research and think critically about the influence and impact of Mass Media on society.\n2.  Speak, listen and critically think to resolve conflict and get your message across as intended.\n3.  Deliver presentations that are clear in message and voice, using appropriate nonverbals."
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          "text": "Required Core (6 Units):",
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          "code": "COMM C1000",
          "title": "Introduction to Public Speaking",
          "units": "3",
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        {
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          "code": "COMM C1004",
          "title": "Interpersonal Communication",
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          "text": "List A - Select three courses (9 units):",
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          "code": "COMM 1A",
          "title": "Introduction to Speech",
          "units": "3",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
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          "code": "COMM 2A",
          "title": "The Fundamentals of Oral Interpretation of Literature",
          "units": "3",
          "indent": false,
          "connector": "or"
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        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "COMM 19",
          "title": "Survey of Mass Media",
          "units": "3",
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          "type": "course",
          "code": "JOURN 62",
          "title": "Survey of Mass Media",
          "units": "3",
          "indent": false,
          "connector": "or"
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        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "COMM 44",
          "title": "Argumentation",
          "units": "3",
          "indent": false
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          "type": "comment",
          "text": "List B - Select one course (3-4 units)",
          "units": "3-4"
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        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "ANTHR 3",
          "title": "Introduction to Social and Cultural Anthropology",
          "units": "3",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "ENGL C1002",
          "title": "Introduction to Literature",
          "units": "4",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "JOURN 21",
          "title": "Newswriting",
          "units": "3",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "PSYC C1000",
          "title": "Introduction to Psychology",
          "units": "3",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "SOC 1",
          "title": "Introduction to Sociology",
          "units": "3",
          "indent": false
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          "type": "comment",
          "text": "Total Major Units:",
          "units": "18-19"
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          "type": "comment",
          "text": "Cal-GETC",
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          "text": "Electives to meet 60 units"
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          "type": "comment",
          "text": "Total Units:",
          "units": "60"
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