Communication Studies 2.0
AA-T Communication Studies · Victor Valley College · 2026-2027 Catalog
State Control Number: 44287
Program Code: COST2.CALGETC.AA-T
Program Length: 24 months
Approved for Federal Financial Aid: Yes
The Associate in Arts for Transfer Degree in Communication Studies provides an overview of the knowledge and skills students will demonstrate upon completion and conveys what students can expect as an outcome. This degree is in full alignment with our existing Communication Studies Program and provides an additional option for those students desiring to transfer to a CSU Communication Studies Major.
Requirements
To earn this degree complete the major coursework listed here with “C” grades or higher and the following graduation requirements:
- 60 CSU transferable units;
- the Cal-GETC pattern; and
- 2.0 minimum overall CSU GPA.
Courses used in the major may also be counted in the general education areas. Courses used for this major may also be used to earn other degrees at VVC.
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Required Core: | 6.0 | |
| COMM C1000 | Introduction to Public Speaking | |
| CMST 106 | Interpersonal Communication | |
| List A: | 9.0 | |
| Select three courses. | ||
| CMST 104 | Argumentation and Oral Debate | |
| CMST 108 | Group Discussion | |
| CMST 105 | Intercultural Communication | |
| CMST 110 | ||
| TA 104 | Oral Interpretation of Literature | |
| List B: | 3.0-4.0 | |
| Select one course. Or any List A course not already used. Or any CSU transferable Communication Studies course. | ||
| ANTH 102 | Introduction to Cultural Anthropology | |
| PSYC C1000 | Introduction to Psychology | |
| SOC 101 | Introduction to Sociology | |
| ENGL C1002 | Introduction to Literature 1 | |
| orENGL C1001 | Critical Thinking and Writing | |
| JOUR 108 | ||
| orCMST 188 | Fundamentals of Journalism | |
| CMST 107 | Family Communication | |
| CMST 160 | Streaming Video Production and Distribution | |
| CMST 180 | Survey of Visual Communication Technologies | |
| CMST 181 | Principles of Communication Design | |
| CMST 184 | Interactive Design for Internet Communication | |
| CMST 282 | Social Media | |
| Total Units | 18-19 | |
- ENGL C1002H Introduction to Literature - Honors and ENGL C1001H Critical Thinking and Writing Honors are acceptable alternatives.
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