# Communication Studies (Certificate of Achievement (Transcripted))

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

Source: https://sac.curriqunet.com/catalog/iq/34297/34898/36110/34909/36009

Program Code: SAC.CMST.CA

Program Control Number: 40382

By successfully completing the courses for a Certificate of Achievement in Communication Studies, students will gain breath and depth of communication competence to significantly impact future employment and promotion. Students will build practical and theoretical understanding for future Communication Studies work.

**Learning Outcome(s):**

1.  Gain breath and depthof communication competence to impact future employment and promotion.
2.  Build practical and theroretical understanding for future Communication Studies work.

| Course | Title | Units |
| --- | --- | --- |
| **Required Courses** | | 9 |
| COMM C1000 | Introduction to Public Speaking | 3 |
| or COMM C1000H | Introduction to Public Speaking - Honors | 3 |
| COMM C1004 | Interpersonal Communication | 3 |
| or COMM C1004H | Interpersonal Communication - Honors | 3 |
| CMST 103 | Introduction to Intercultural Communication | 3 |
| or CMST 103H | Honors Introduction to Intercultural Communication | 3 |
| **Electives: Select one course:** | | 3 |
| CMST 140 | Argumentation and Debate | 3 |
| or CMST 145 | Group Dynamics | 3 |
| or CMST 150 | Organizational Communication | 3 |
| or CMST 151 | Voice and Diction for Effective Communication | 3 |
| or CMST 152 | Oral Interpretation | 3 |
| or CMST 206 | Gender Communication | 3 |
| or CMST 206H | Honors Gender Communication | 3 |
| **Total** | | **12** |