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Communication Studies 2.0 AA-T Degree

Associate Degree for Transfer (ADT) - A Degree with a guarantee: This program map represents one possible path for completing this program. Please see a counselor to create an education plan that is customized to meet your needs. This path is not a guarantee of course availability or financial aid applicability.

Catalog:
2025-26
GE Pattern:
Cal-GETC
Total Units:
60-61

First Year

Semester 1

15-16 Units
CAT. COURSE TITLE UNIT Cal-GETC
Maj
COMM 321
Interpersonal Communication
3
GE
Arts
3
3A
Elec
INDIS 313 *
Freshman Seminar
3
GE
ENGL C1000 ** / ENGWR 488 / ESLW 340
Academic Reading and Writing
3-4
1A
GE
Social and Behavioral Sciences
3
4

*INDIS 313 - Freshman Seminar is specifically designed for First Time in College students. This course is an advised required elective. If you\'re not a First Time in College student, this course can be any elective course numbered 300-499.


**If you don\'t place directly in ENGL C1000 (check your eServices account), you will need to take ENGWR 80/ENGL C1000 combo course.

Semester 2

15 Units
CAT. COURSE TITLE UNIT Cal-GETC
Maj
COMM C1000 / 481 H
Introduction to Public Speaking
3
1C
ME
*Major Elective (1)
3
ME
*Major Elective (1)
3
GE
MATH 300 **
Introduction to Mathematical Ideas
3
2
GE
Critical Thinking and Composition
3
1B

*Major Elective (1) A minimum of 9 units from the following: (6 units this semester) COMM 303, COMM 305, COMM 311, COMM 325, COMM 331, (JOUR 310 OR COMM 351 OR ENGWR 384), COMM 374.


**If you don\'t place directly in MATH 300 (check your eServices account), you will need to take MATHS 95/MATH 300 combo course.

Second Year

Semester 3

15 Units
CAT. COURSE TITLE UNIT Cal-GETC
ME
*Major Elective (1)
3
GE
Humanities
3
GE
Physical Science
3
5A
GE
**Social and Behavioral Sciences
3
4
Elec
***Elective
3

*Major Elective (1) A minimum of 9 units from the following: (3 units this semester) COMM 303, COMM 305, COMM 311, COMM 325, COMM 331, (JOUR 310 OR COMM 351 OR ENGWR 384), COMM 374. Choose any course not completed in a previous semester.


**Cal-GETC Area 4 requires 2 courses from different disciplines. Select a course from Cal-GETC Area 4 from a different discipline than the previously completed Cal-GETC Area 4 course.


***Electives may include any courses numbered 300-499.

Semester 4

15 Units
CAT. COURSE TITLE UNIT Cal-GETC
ME
*Major Elective (2)
3
GE
Biological Science
3
5B
GE
**Associate Lab Component
1
5C
GE
Ethnic Studies
3
GE
***Elective
3
Elec
***Elective
2

*Major Elective (2) A minimum of 3 units from the following: COMM 303, COMM 305, COMM 311, COMM 315, COMM 316, COMM 325, COMM 331, COMM 335, COMM 341, (JOUR 310 OR COMM 351 OR ENGWR 384), COMM 361, COMM 374. Choose any course not completed in a previous semester.


**Area CSU B3/IGETC 5C will not be required if a laboratory activity is included in B1/5A or B2/5B.


***Electives may include any courses numbered 300-499.

Legend

  • (H) - Honors
  • Elec - Elective
  • GE - General Education
  • Maj - Required Core
  • ME - Major Elective

Disclaimer

Every effort has been made to ensure that what is listed in the SCC Program Paths are accurate.  The courses, the course sequencing, and the programs are subject to change without notice by the administration of the Los Rios Community College District and Sacramento City College at the discretion of the district and Sacramento City College. Further, Sacramento City College reserves the right to amend any course or program.

PLEASE SEE AN SCC COUNSELOR.

ADT Requirements

Transfer degrees require the following:

  1. Complete all required courses for a major with a grade of "C" or better.
  2. Complete 60 CSU-transferable units. A minimum of 12 units must be completed within the Los Rios Community College District.
  3. Completion of the California General Education Transfer Curriculum (Cal-GETC). Areas 1 through 6 completed with a grade of "C" or better.

Placement Information

Check your eServices account under “Academic Records”  to determine your Math and English placements.

Counselor Notes

  • All AA-Ts and AS-Ts are designed to transfer to CSUs in most majors. Students who wish to transfer to a UC are strongly encouraged to meet with a counselor to determine additional major requirements. 
  • Math – you may have other options for transfer level math; check with your counselor.
  • Students with Advanced Placement (AP) and International Baccalaureate Credit (IB) test scores should notify their counselor to learn more about how test scores may be used for credit.

Published August 11, 2025

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