# Communication Studies (Associate of Arts Degree)

San Diego City College · 2026-2027 Catalog · Department: Communication Studies

Source: https://sdccd.curriqunet.com/catalog/iq/15604/15944/15945/15605/15767

### Summary

The Associate of Arts degree in Communication Studies provides students the opportunity to gain effective communication skills which are essential and highly demanded in educational, professional, and social settings. Through critical thinking, observation, and performance, students recognize the importance of messages in an interconnected multicultural community.

**Award Note:**
The Associate Degree requires a minimum of 60 degree applicable semester units.

**Learning Outcome(s): Students who complete the Communication Studies Program will be able to:**

1.  Evaluate the speaker’s backgrounds, motives and attitudes.
2.  Analyze the audience’s backgrounds, motives and attitudes.
3.  Design effective communication in order to facilitate understanding and cooperation.
4.  Develop effective verbal and presentational skills for a variety of communication situations.
5.  Research, organize, and present a developed viewpoint.

### Requirements

| Course | Title | Units |
| --- | --- | --- |
| **COURSES REQUIRED FOR THE MAJOR:** | | 9 |
| COMM C1000 | Introduction to Public Speaking | 3 |
| COMS 135 | Interpersonal Communication | 3 |
| COMS 160 | Argumentation and Critical Thinking | 3 |
| **Select 3 courses (9 units) from the following:** | | 9 |
| COMS 101 | Voice and Articulation | 3 |
| COMS 104 | Advanced Public Communication | 3 |
| COMS 111 | Oral Interpretation of Diverse Literatures | 3 |
| COMS 170 | Small Group Communication | 3 |
| COMS 180 | Intercultural Communication | 3 |
| COMS 201 | Communication and Community | 3 |