Communication Studies Associate in Arts Degree Program

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Related Degrees & Certificates

Program	Units
AA-T Associate in Arts Degree for Transfer
Communication Studies 2.0	60 units
CS Certificate of Specialization
Communication Studies	12 units

Career Opportunities

The ability to organize one’s thoughts and present them with clarity and precision are communication skills transferable to all careers. A background in communication studies is particularly applicable to careers in advertising, arts administration, cinema, copy editing and writing, corporate communications, counseling, education, entertainment, interviewing, journalism, labor relations, law, the legislature, lobbying, management, marketing, media, news analysis, personnel, play writing, politics, proofreading, public affairs, public information, public relations, radio and television, reporting, research, sales, script writing and editing, speech writing, sportscasting, supervision, television, and theatre.

Program Learning Outcomes

Students completing this program will be able to:

Write a speech outline that demonstrates proper organizational components.
Apply learned skills and communication theories in teamwork.
Demonstrate ability to effectively deliver presentations.
Apply critical thinking skills to analyze conflict and controversial situations.

Recommended high school preparation

Coursework in English, Speech, Psychology

University Transfer Program

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About the Program

An A.A. degree in Communication Studies prepares students for transfer to a baccalaureate institution for a degree in Communication Studies or a related discipline. The ability to organize one’s thoughts and present them with clarity and precision are communication skills transferable to all careers. A background in communication studies is particularly applicable to careers in advertising, arts administration, cinema, copy editing and writing, corporate communications, counseling, education, entertainment, interviewing, journalism, labor relations, law, the legislature, lobbying, management, marketing, media, news analysis, personnel, play writing, politics, proofreading, public affairs, public information, public relations, radio and television, reporting, research, sales, script writing and editing, speech writing, sportscasting, supervision, television, and theatre.

Meet with a CSM counselor to discuss how to achieve academic goals and to develop a comprehensive student educational plan (SEP).

University Transfer Program
60 – 70 transferable units

California State University
University of California
Independent Colleges and Universities

Program Overview

An A.A. degree in Communication Studies prepares students for transfer to a baccalaureate institution for a degree in Communication Studies or a related discipline.

Program Requirements

Major Requirements

Required Core Courses: 15 units		Units
COMM 115	Survey of Human Communication	3 units
COMM C1000	Public Speaking	3 units
COMM 130	Interpersonal Communication	3 units
COMM 140	Small Group Communication	3 units
COMM 150	Intercultural Communication	3 units

Required Selective Courses: Select 6 units from the following courses:		Units
COMM 170	Oral Interpretation I	3 units
COMM 171	Oral Interpretation II	3 units
BUS. 401	Business Communications	3 units
MGMT 220	Organizational Behavior	3 units
PSYC 110	Courtship, Marriage and the Family	3 units
	OR
SOCI 110	Courtship, Marriage and the Family	3 units

Total Required Major Units: 21

And required General Education coursework and electives as needed to meet the minimum 60 units required for the Associate degree.

Please refer to the AA/AS Degree Requirements for more information.