Major Requirements
COMMUNICATION STUDIES 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
AA Associate in Arts Degree Communication Studies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60 units
AA-T Associate in Arts Degree
for Transfer/SB1440 Communication Studies. . . . . . . . . . . . . 60 CSU transferable units
CS Certificate of Specialization Communication Studies. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 units Recommended high school preparation: Coursework in English, Speech, Psychology University Transfer Program Use Assist (www.assist.org) to identify lower division major preparation for the California State University and the University of California systems. For independent or out-of-state colleges and universities use their catalogs to locate this information. Transfer Services can assist you to gather this information. 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 commuScalable above .25 inches: nications, 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.
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AA Major in Communication Studies Upon completion of degree requirements, students will be able to: 1. Write a speech outline that demonstrates proper organizational components. 2. Apply communication skills and communication theories when working in a team. Complete General Education and other requirements listed for the Associate degree and Major requirements: 18 semester units A grade of "C" or higher is required for each course applied to the major. COMM 110 Public Speaking.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 units COMM 130 Interpersonal Communication. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 units COMM 140 Small Group Communication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 units COMM 150 Intercultural Communication. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 units Plus, select 6 units from the following courses: COMM 170 Oral Interpretation I. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . 3 units COMM 171 Oral Interpretation II. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . 3 units BUS. 401 Business Communication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 units MGMT 220 Organizational Behavior. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 units PSYC 110 Courtship, Marriage and Family. . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . 3 units SOCI 110 Courtship, Marriage and Family. . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . 3 units
AA-T Major in Communication Studies Major requirements: 18 semester units The AA-T major in Communication Studies prepares students for transfer into bachelor's degree programs in communication and similar areas. Upon completion of degree requirements, students will be able to: 1. Write a speech outline that demonstrates proper organizational components. 2. Apply communication skills and communication theories when working in a team. Complete General Education and major requirements as noted below. A grade of "C" or higher is required for each course applied to the major. Major course requirements may also be applied to meet general education requirements. Required Core Course: COMM 110 Public Speaking. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 units Group A: Students must take the following: COMM 130 Interpersonal Communication. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 units COMM 140 Small Group Communication. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 units Group B: Any two courses from the following (6 units):
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COMM 150 Intercultural Communication. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 units COMM 170 Oral Interpretation I. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 units Major in Communication Studies continued on next page
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