Communication Studies 2.0

The Communication Studies program is designed to nurture an understanding and examination of the crucial role of communication in human relationships, cultures, society, and civic affairs, as well as, developing students' personal and professional communication skills. The Communication Studies program offers curriculum that provides students with a foundation in communication theory and practice. Courses offered in this program fulfill general education and transfer requirements that prepare students for further study that may lead to Bachelor in Arts, Master in Arts, and/or other advanced degrees. The Associate in Arts in Communication Studies 2.0 degree for Transfer (AA-T) is designed specifically for students planning to transfer to the CSU system.

Students who complete an Associate Degree for Transfer (AA-T or AS-T) will receive priority admission with junior status to the California State University System and priority admission consideration to their local CSU campus or to a program that is deemed similar to their community college major. This priority does not guarantee admission to specific majors or campuses. Students should consult with a counselor for more information on specific university major admission and transfer requirements.

The following are required for all AA-T or AS-T degrees:

• Minimum of 60 CSU transferable semester units
• Minimum grade point average (GPA) of at least 2.0 in all CSU-transferable coursework
• Satisfactory completion (C or better OR Pass*) of courses used to satisfy major requirements AND courses used to complete the California General Education Transfer Curriculum (Cal-GETC) requirements

*Some majors may not accept a Pass in place of a letter grade. Consult with a counselor before choosing the P/NP grading option.

Student Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this program, students will be able to:

• The student upon completion of this program will be able to demonstrate and apply critical thinking skills in a variety of communication studies context.
• The student upon completion of this program will be able to demonstrate the communication skills necessary to engage in personal, professional, civic, and social relationship.

Required Courses for Major