# Communication Studies 2.0 (Associate in Arts for Transfer)

Palomar College · 2026-2027 Catalog · Department: Speech, Forensics, ASL

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The Associate in Arts in Communication Studies for Transfer 2.0 degree is designed to prepare students for a seamless transfer into the CSU system to complete a baccalaureate degree in Communication Studies.  The Communication Studies 2.0 AA-T degree encourages students to examine and evaluate human communication across and within various contexts for the purpose of increasing competence. The Communication Studies 2.0 AA-T degree is beneficial for students seeking a baccalaureate degree ultimately leading to careers in business, teaching, law, counseling, healthcare, broadcasting, advertising, journalism and performing arts.

The following Associate Degree for Transfer completion requirements must be met:

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:
2.  The California General Education Transfer Curriculum (Cal-GETC)
3.  A minimum of 18 semester units or 27 quarter units in a major or area of emphasis, as determined by the community college district.
4.  Obtainment of a minimum grade point average of 2.0.

ADTs also require that students earn a C or better 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.  Analyze how communication transactions create and sustain communities, organizations, and national, ethnic, and gender-based co-cultures.
2.  Present expository and argumentative messages, in terms of the reasoning process, use of evidence, detection of fallacious logic, and adaptation to an audience.
3.  Critically evaluate forms and theories of communication.

| Course | Title | Units |
| --- | --- | --- |
| **Required Courses** | | 6 |
| COMM C1000 | Introduction to Public Speaking | 3 |
| COMM C1004 | Interpersonal Communication | 3 |
| **List A: Select three (9 units)** | | 9 |
| SPCH 105 | Beginning Argumentation and Critical Thinking | 3 |
| SPCH 120 | Human Communication | 3 |
| SPCH 131 | Intercultural Communication | 3 |
| SPCH 170 | Small Group Communication | 3 |
| COMM 100 | Introduction to Mass Communication | 3 |
| **List B: Select one (3-4 units) or any list A course not already used** | | 3-4 |
| ENGL C1001 | Critical Thinking and Writing | 4 |
| ENGL C1002 | Introduction to Literature | 3 |
| ENGL C1003 | Critical Thinking and Writing through Literature | 4 |
| JOUR 101 | Newswriting and Reporting | 3 |
| TA 125 | Beginning Oral Interpretation | 3 |
| SPCH 290 | Competitive Intercollegiate Forensics | 3 |
| **Total** | | **18-19** |