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Communication Studies 2.0 AA-T Degree

Part Time

This program roadmap represents one possible pathway to complete the program. Please see a counselor to create an education plan that is customized to meet your needs. This roadmap is not a guarantee of course availability or financial aid applicability.

Catalog:
2024-25
GE Pattern:
CSU GE Breadth
Total Units:
60

First Year

Semester 1

6 Units
CAT. COURSE TITLE UNIT GE AREA
GE
ENGWR 300 / 480 H
College Composition
3
A2
Elec
any elective course numbered 300-499
3

Semester 2

7 Units
CAT. COURSE TITLE UNIT GE AREA
Req
COMM 301
Introduction to Public Speaking
3
A1
GE
STAT 300 / 480 H
Introduction to Probability and Statistics
4
B4

Second Year

Semester 3

9 Units
CAT. COURSE TITLE UNIT GE AREA
Req
COMM 321
Interpersonal Communication
3
E
RE
ENGWR 302 / 482 H
Advanced Composition and Critical Thinking
3
A3
GE
any Area B2 (Life Science) course
3
B2

Semester 4

7 Units
CAT. COURSE TITLE UNIT GE AREA
RE
COMM 325
Intercultural Communication
3
D
GE
any Area B1 (Physical Science) course
3
B1
GE
any Area B3 (Science Lab) course 1
1
B3

1 The Area B3 (Science Lab) course must correspond with either the Area B1 (Physical Science) or Area B2 (Life Science) course.

Third Year

Semester 5

9 Units
CAT. COURSE TITLE UNIT GE AREA
RE
COMM 302
Persuasive Speech
3
GE
any Area C2 (Humanities) course
3
C2
Elec
any elective course numbered 300-499
3

Semester 6

9 Units
CAT. COURSE TITLE UNIT GE AREA
RE
COMM 311
Argumentation and Debate
3
GE
any Area C1 (Arts) course
3
C1
Elec
any elective course numbered 300-499
3

Fourth Year

Semester 7

7 Units
CAT. COURSE TITLE UNIT GE AREA
GE
any Area C1 (Arts) or C2 (Humanities) course
3
C1 or C2
GE
any Area D (Social Sciences) course
3
D
Elec
any elective course numbered 300-499
1

Semester 8

6 Units
CAT. COURSE TITLE UNIT GE AREA
GE
any Area F (Ethnic Studies) course
3
F
Elec
any elective course numbered 300-499
3
Explanation of Categories
GE General Education A course that fulfills a specific general education requirement for a degree, which can be replaced with another course that meets the same requirement
Elec Degree Elective A degree-applicable course that is part of a degree roadmap to ensure that there is a total of at least 60 units, which is a requirement for an associate degree
Req Required Core A course that is required for this program
RE Restricted Elective A course selected from a list of elective courses specified for this program in the course list in the catalog, which can be replaced with another course from the same list

Transfer path

Potential Transfer Majors:

  • Communications Studies B.A.
  • Communication A.B.

Potential Career/Options After Completing a Bachelor's Degree:

A degree in communications prepares students for a wide variety of careers, including community relations director, communication trainer, salesperson, speechwriter, student services director, and hotel manager.

Advising Notes:

  • Students can substitute ESLW 340 for ENGWR 300/480.

Other Notes to Students Preparing to Transfer:

  • See ASSIST.ORG for the transfer requirements of the institution to which you plan to transfer.
  • The UC system requires proficiency in a language other than English equivalent to two years of high school study. See a counselor about fulfilling this requirement.

Honors Courses (H):

Students with a cumulative GPA of 3.2 or better who complete 15 or more units of Honors coursework earn an Honors Transfer Certificate and can take advantage of honors-to-honors transfer agreements with highly selective colleges and universities, both public and private.

Published April 15, 2024

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