Communication Studies, Associate in Arts for Transfer (AA-T)
The field of communication covers a wide range of topics. This major is designed to give students exposure to basic information in the discipline and provide the opportunity to focus on the areas that best suit their individual needs. Students should consult with a departmental adviser and/or counselor when choosing both controlled and general electives in order to develop a program of study that is best suited to their specific needs. For example, requirements for the baccalaureate degree in Communication or Speech Communication vary from one institution to another. It is, therefore, essential to become familiar with the requirements of the institution a student plans to attend.
The Associate in Arts for Transfer degree in Communication Studies provides students with the foundational knowledge necessary to make a successful transition into a Baccalaureate Degree at any of the CSU campuses. The Associate Degree for Transfer (AA-T or AS-T) is a special degree offered at California Community Colleges. Students who earn an AA-T or AS-T degree are guaranteed admission to a campus within the California State University (CSU) system in a similar major, although not necessarily to a specific campus. Students who complete an AA-T or AS-T are given priority consideration when applying to a particular program that is similar to the student’s community college major and will be given a special GPA advantage when applying to CSU impacted campuses or majors. Students who are planning to pursue an AA-T or AS-T are strongly advised to meet with a counselor for additional information about this transfer program. Visit https://adegreewithaguarantee.com/ for more information about these degrees.
Associate Degree for Transfer Graduation Requirements
Complete all of the following:
- All Department Requirements listed below with a “C” or better or "P" in each course.
- IGETC-CSU or the CSU GE Breadth pattern.
- A total of 60 CSU transferable semester units.
- Maintain a minimum cumulative CSU transferable GPA of 2.0.
- A minimum of 12 units through SBCC.
Code | Title | Units |
---|---|---|
Department Requirements | ||
Required Core | ||
COMM 131 | Fundamentals Of Public Speaking | 3 |
or COMM 131H | Fundamentals Of Public Speaking, Honors | |
List A - Complete two courses from the following: | 6 | |
Interpersonal Communication | ||
or COMM 121H | Interpersonal Communication, Honors | |
Small Group Communication | ||
Argumentation and Debate | ||
List B - Complete two courses from the following: | 6-10 | |
Any course not taken in List A | ||
Physical Anthropology | ||
or ANTH 101H | Physical Anthropology, Honors | |
Introduction to Communication | ||
Intercultural Communication | ||
Mass Media and Society | ||
Dynamic Earth - Physical Geology and Dynamic Earth - Physical Geology Laboratory | ||
Dynamic Earth - Physical Geology, Honors and Dynamic Earth - Physical Geology Laboratory | ||
History Of The Earth | ||
Intermediate French I | ||
Intermediate French II | ||
American Film to 1960's | ||
Intermediate German I | ||
Intermediate German II | ||
History of Western Civilization | ||
History of Western Civilization | ||
or HIST 113H | History Of Western Civilization: 1600 To Present, Honors | |
Public Relations | ||
Photojournalism | ||
Elementary Statistics | ||
or PSY 150 | Statistics for the Behavioral Sciences | |
Media, Culture and Society | ||
Intermediate Spanish I | ||
Intermediate Spanish II | ||
List C - Complete one course from the following: | 3-5 | |
Any course not taken in List A or List B | ||
Introduction To Cultural Anthropology | ||
Leadership in a Global Society | ||
Communication in Organizations | ||
Communication Research Methods | ||
Communication Theory | ||
Critical Thinking and Composition Through Literature | ||
or ENG 111H | Critical Thinking and Composition Through Literature, Honors | |
Reporting/Writing I | ||
General Psychology | ||
or PSY 100H | General Psychology, Honors | |
Introduction To Sociology | ||
or SOC 101H | Introduction to Sociology, Honors | |
Total Units | 18.00-24.00 |
Students are advised to meet with an academic counselor to discuss the best combination of courses to take for the AA-T and to meet the requirements of the transfer institution to which they are intending to transfer.
- Demonstrate ability to analyze and critically evaluate communication practices, messages and outcomes in various contexts (e.g., interpersonal, intercultural, small group, public and professional communication, and mass media).
- Develop a repertoire of strategies for improved communication effectiveness and demonstrate the strategies in oral, written and/or presentation contexts.
- Read, evaluate and report on communication research.
- Recognize and articulate the benefits and challenges of diverse communicative practices of people living in a global/multicultural society.
- Demonstrate understanding of the ethical dimensions of communication.