# Communication Studies (A.A. Degree)

Santa Ana College · 2026-2027 Catalog · Department: Communication Studies

Source: https://sac.curriqunet.com/catalog/iq/34297/34898/36110/34909/36010

Program Code: SAC.CMST.AA

Program Control Number: 04239

The associate degree curriculum in communication studies provides training for communicating and dealing with people. Completion of the associate in arts degree prepares students to move into a curriculum at a four-year institution leading to a baccalaureate degree, and then into careers in the field of business, industry, government, or education in such
areas as teaching, public speaking, announcing, and public relations.

**Learning Outcome(s):**

1.  Recognize and explain characteristics of competent communication.
2.  Construct messages that demonstrate communication competency.

| Course | Title | Units |
| --- | --- | --- |
| **Course** | | 15 |
| COMM C1004 | Interpersonal Communication | 3 |
| or COMM C1004H | Interpersonal Communication - Honors | 3 |
| COMM C1000 | Introduction to Public Speaking | 3 |
| or COMM C1000H | Introduction to Public Speaking - Honors | 3 |
| CMST 103 | Introduction to Intercultural Communication | 3 |
| or CMST 103H | Honors Introduction to Intercultural Communication | 3 |
| CMST 140 | Argumentation and Debate | 3 |
| CMST 145 | Group Dynamics | 3 |
| **One additional elective from the following:** | | 3 |
| CMST 151 | Voice and Diction for Effective Communication | 3 |
| CMST 152 | Oral Interpretation | 3 |
| CMST 170 | Introduction to Phonetics | 3 |
| CMST 206 | Gender Communication | 3 |
| or CMST 206H | Honors Gender Communication | 3 |
| CMST 150 | Organizational Communication | 3 |
| **Total** | | **18** |