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  "college": "san-diego-miramar-college",
  "edition": "2026-2027",
  "departmentName": "Communication Studies",
  "id": "communication-studies-2-0-associate-in-arts-for-transfer-degree",
  "name": "Communication Studies 2.0",
  "award": "Associate in Arts for Transfer Degree",
  "department": "communication-studies",
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      "markdown": "## COMMUNICATION STUDIES 2.0 - ASSOCIATE IN ARTS FOR TRANSFER DEGREE"
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      "markdown": "### Summary\n\nThe Associate in Arts in Communication Studies 2.0 for Transfer is intended for students who plan to complete a bachelor’s degree in Communication Studies or a related major in the California State University (CSU) system. It is accepted by some but not all CSU campuses. Students who complete this degree and transfer to a participating CSU campus will be required to complete no more than 60 units after transfer to earn a bachelor’s degree. It may not be appropriate preparation for students transferring to a CSU campus that does not accept the degree. Students who plan to complete this degree should consult a counselor for additional information about participating CSU campuses as well as university admission, degree, and transfer requirements.\n\nNOTE: Students intending to transfer into this major at a CSU should consult with a counselor and visit ASSIST for guidance on appropriate transfer coursework.\n\n**Award Notes:**\nThe following is required for all AA-T or AS-T degrees:\n\n-   Completion of 60 semester units that are eligible for transfer to the California State University\n-   Completion of a minimum of 18 semester units in an “AA-T” or “AS-T” major.\n-   Minimum grade point average (GPA) of at least 2.0 in all CSU-transferable coursework. While a minimum of 2.0 is required for admission, some CSU campuses and majors may require a higher GPA. Please see a counselor for more information.\n-   Minimum grade of “C” or “P” or better for each course in the major. Students should review the Pass/No Pass acceptance policy of the transfer institution prior to requesting this grade option.\n-   Certified completion of the California General Education Transfer Curriculum (Cal-GETC) pattern.\n\n**Learning Outcome(s): Students who complete the Communication Studies 2.0 Program will be able to:**\n\n1.  Apply appropriate communication skills across settings, purposes, and audiences.\n2.  Practice critical thinking to develop innovative and well-founded perspectives related to the communicated message.\n3.  Demonstrate the ability to effectively deliver formal and informal oral presentations to a variety of audiences in multiple contexts.\n4.  Demonstrate the ability to construct effective written messages in various formats and styles to a variety of audiences."
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      "kind": "text",
      "markdown": "### Requirements"
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          "text": "COURSES REQUIRED FOR THE MAJOR:",
          "units": "6"
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "COMM C1000",
          "title": "Introduction to Public Speaking",
          "units": "3",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "COMS 135",
          "title": "Interpersonal Communication",
          "units": "3",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "comment",
          "text": "LIST A: SELECT THREE COURSES (9 UNITS) FROM THE FOLLOWING:",
          "units": "9"
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "COMS 104",
          "title": "Advanced Public Communication",
          "units": "3",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "COMS 160",
          "title": "Argumentation and Critical Thinking",
          "units": "3",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "COMS 170",
          "title": "Small Group Communication",
          "units": "3",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "COMS 180",
          "title": "Intercultural Communication",
          "units": "3",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "COMS 201",
          "title": "Communication and Community",
          "units": "3",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "comment",
          "text": "LIST B: SELECT ONE COURSE (3 UNITS) NOT SELECTED ABOVE FROM THE FOLLOWING:",
          "units": "3"
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "COMS 104",
          "title": "Advanced Public Communication",
          "units": "3",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "COMS 160",
          "title": "Argumentation and Critical Thinking",
          "units": "3",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "COMS 170",
          "title": "Small Group Communication",
          "units": "3",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "COMS 180",
          "title": "Intercultural Communication",
          "units": "3",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "COMS 201",
          "title": "Communication and Community",
          "units": "3",
          "indent": false
        }
      ]
    }
  ]
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