COMMUNICATION STUDIES 2.0
Associate in Arts for Transfer Speech · Rio Hondo College · 2026-2027 Catalog
COMMUNICATION STUDIES 2.0
Associate in Arts for Transfer
Description
The Associate in Arts in Communication Studies 2.0 for Transfer (AA-T) Degree is intended to meet the lower division requirements for Communication Studies majors (or similar majors) at a CSU campus that offers a Communication Studies baccalaureate degree.
This degree is designed for students interested in the study and practice of human communication. The Associate in Arts in Communication Studies for Transfer Degree offers students comprehensive knowledge of the nature of communication, including theoretical foundations and applicable skills. Students will develop skills in advocacy, critical thinking, debate, interpersonal communication, oral communication, performance, public speaking, and small group communication. Career opportunities may include: administration, advertising, broadcasting, business communications, consulting, government services, journalism, law, marketing, performance, politics, public relations, sales, teaching, and other professions in which an understanding of and facility with the process of communication is essential.
In addition to the courses listed below, the following requirements must be met for completion of the AA-T Degree in Communication Studies 2.0:
1. Completion of 60 CSU-transferable semester units. 2. Achievement of a minimum GPA of at least 2.0 in all CSU-transferable coursework. (Some majors may require a higher GPA. Students should consult with a counselor for more information.) 3. Completion of the major with a grade of “C” or better in each course or a "P" if the course was taken on a Pass/No Pass basis and the "P" is equal to a "C" or better. 4. Completion of the California General Education Transfer Curriculum (Cal-GETC). The California State University General Education-Breadth (CSU GE) or Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum (IGETC) may be used in some cases; please see a counselor for details.
Students are advised to check with the Counseling Department or Transfer Center for courses accepted into the Communication Studies major at the CSU where they seek transfer.
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses (6 units) | 6 | |
| COMM C1004 | Interpersonal Communication (formerly SPCH 100) | 3 |
| orCOMM C1004H | Interpersonal Communication - Honors (formerly SPCH 100H) | 3 |
| COMM C1000 | Introduction to Public Speaking (formerly SPCH 101) | 3 |
| orCOMM C1000H | Introduction to Public Speaking - Honors (formerly SPCH 101H) | 3 |
| List A: Select three courses (9 units) from List A below (a maximum of 3 units in Forensics): | 9 | |
| SPCH 110 | Forensics: Speech & Debate Team | 2-3 |
| SPCH 120 | Small Group Communication | 3 |
| SPCH 130 | Oral Interpretation | 3 |
| SPCH 140 | Argumentation and Debate | 3 |
| SPCH 150 | Intercultural Communication | 3 |
| MSCM 128 | Mass Media in Modern Society | 3 |
| List B: Select one course (3 units). Choose from List B below or one course not yet taken from List A: | 3 | |
| ANTH 102 | Introduction to Cultural Anthropology | 3 |
| orANTH 102H | Introduction to Cultural Anthropology Honors | 3 |
| JOUR 120 | Communications Reporting and Writing | 3 |
| ENGL C1002 | Introduction to Literature (formerly LIT 102) | 3 |
| orENGL C1002H | Introduction to Literature - Honors (formerly LIT 102H) | 3 |
| PSYC C1000 | Introduction to Psychology (formerly PSY 101) | 3 |
| orPSYC C1000H | Introduction to Psychology - Honors (formerly PSY 101H) | 3 |
| SOCI C1000 | Introduction to Sociology (formerly SOC 101) | 3 |
| orSOCI C1000H | Introduction to Sociology - Honors (formerly SOC 101H) | 3 |
| SPCH 132 | Readers Theatre | 3 |
| SPCH 240 | Argumentation and Discussion | 3 |
| Cal-GETC Pattern (units will vary) Transferable Electives as needed to reach 60 transferable units DEGREE TOTAL 60 units | ||
| Total | 18 | |