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Communication Studies 2.0 AA-T Degree - Cal-GETC

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. For counseling appointments call 916.608.6510. 

Total Units:
59-60

First Year

Semester 1

15 Units
Course Units Pre-Reqs^ Semesters Offered* GE Area
COMM C1000
Introduction to Public Speaking
3
F, S
1C
COMM 325
Intercultural Communication
3
F, S
4
ENGL C1000
College Composition or
3
F, S
1A
ENGL C1000H
Honors College Composition
3
F, S
1A
Physical Science
3
F, S
5A
Arts (Comm 305- Oral Interpretation recommended)
3
F, S
3A

Semester 2

15-16 Units
Course Units Pre-Reqs^ Semesters Offered* GE Area
COMM 351
Mass Media and Society
3
F, S
COMM C1004
Interpersonal Communication
3
F, S
STAT C1000
Introduction to Probability and Statistics or
4
F, S
2
PSYC 330
Introductory Statistics for the Behavioral Sciences or
3
F, S
2
MATH 300
Introduction to Mathematical Ideas
3
F, S
2
HIST C1001
United States History to 1877 or
3
F, S
4
HIST C1002
United States History since 1865 or
3
F, S
4
HIST 331
Women in American History
3
F, S
4
Transferable Elective
3
F, S

Second Year

Semester 3

16 Units
Course Units Pre-Reqs^ Semesters Offered* GE Area
Transferable Elective
3
F, S
Humanities
3
F, S
3B
POLS C1000
Introduction to Government: United States
3
F, S
4
Biological Science
3
F, S
5B
Science Lab (See Notes Below) 1
1
F, S
5C
Ethnic Studies
3
F, S
6

1Science Laboratory must correspond to either the Physical sciences or Biological Science lecture course. Related lecture courses must be completed prior to or concurrently with lab courses.

Semester 4

13 Units
Course Units Pre-Reqs^ Semesters Offered* GE Area
COMM 311
Argumentation and Debate
3
ENGWR 300
F, S
ENGWR 301
College Composition and Literature or
3
Engl C1000 or C1000H
F, S
1B
ENGWR 481
Honors College Composition and Literature or
3
Engl C1000 or C1000H
F, S
1B
ENGL C1001
Advanced Composition and Critical Thinking or
3
Engl C1000 or C1000H
F, S
1B
ENGL C1001H
Honors Advanced Composition and Critical Thinking
3
Engl C1000 or C1000H
F, S
1B
Transferable Elective
1
F, S
HIST C1001
United States History to 1877 or
3
F, S
HIST C1002
United States History since 1865 or
3
F, S
HIST 331
Women in American History
3
F, S
Transferable Elective
3
F, S

Notes

  • See General Education requirements for: CSU or UC 
  • See ASSIST.ORG for the transfer requirements for the institution to which you plan to transfer. 
  • A transferable elective is defined as any class with a course number between 300 and 499. Electives may vary for the CSU and UC systems. 
  • U.S. History/American Ideals is a graduation requirement for all CSUs. 
  • Foreign Language may be required for CSU Sacramento IF student did not complete 3 years in high school. This requirement may vary at different colleges. 
  • Some English and Math courses have support courses (co-requisites). See your assessment results for more details.
  • Students may earn credit for College Entrance Board Advanced Placement (AP) tests with scores of 3, 4, or 5. AP scores can be used to meet Folsom Lake College associate degree general education , CSU,UC, and other 4 year University requirements --Check with your counselor to determine whether these test results will be accepted at the transfer institution of your choice.


Zero Textbook Costs (ZTC):

The Zero Textbook Costs designation and logo are added to any course that provides free access to all required instructional materials. These are typically shared with students through Canvas. Courses that are designated as ZTC may still require students to purchase supplemental materials such as lab coats, a calculator, art supplies, etc. See full definitions and searching tips on the Zero Textbook Costs page of the college website.

Catalog Year: 2026-2027

Published April 25, 2026

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