The Associate in Arts for Transfer (AA-T) in Communication Studies 2.0 encourages students to examine and evaluate human communication across and within various contexts for the purpose of increasing communication competence. Communication studies courses foster practical communication skills. The emphasis is the development of the skills and techniques essential for effective public, interpersonal, and small group communication.
The Associate in Arts for Transfer (AA-T) degree is intended for students who plan to complete a bachelor's degree in a similar major at a CSU campus. Students completing the AA-T are guaranteed admission to the CSU system, but not to a particular campus or major.
To earn this Communication Studies 2.0 AA-T degree, students must meet the following requirements:
- Completion of the following major requirements with a minimum grade of "C" (or "P").
- Certified completion of the California General Education Transfer Curriculum (Cal-GETC), which requires a minimum of 34 units; and
- Completion of a minimum 60 Cal-GETC transferrable semester units with a minimum “C” grade required in each course. A “C” is defined as a minimum of 2.0 grade points on a 4.0 scale.
Students planning on transferring to a four-year institution and major in Communication Studies should consult with a counselor regarding the transfer process and lower division requirements.
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses: | ||
| COMM C1000 | Introduction to Public Speaking | 3 |
| or COMM C1000H | Introduction to Public Speaking - Honors | |
| COMM 111 | Interpersonal Communication | 3 |
| or COMM 111H | Interpersonal Communication - Honors | |
| List A - Three courses from the following: | 6 | |
| COMM 125 | Critical Thinking Through Argumentation and Debate | 3 |
| COMM 135 | Mass Media and Society | 3 |
| COMM 140 | Small Group Communication | 3 |
| COMM 174 | Intercultural Communication | 3 |
| ENGL C1001 | Critical Thinking and Writing | 4 |
| or ENGL C1001H | Critical Thinking and Writing - Honors | |
| List B - One course from the following (or any course not used from List A): | 6-7 | |
| ANTHRO 102 | Cultural Anthropology | 3 |
| or ANTHRO 102H | Cultural Anthropology - Honors | |
| COMM 176 | Gender Differences in Communication | 3 |
| ENGL 151 | College Composition and Literature | 3 |
| or ENGL 151H | College Composition and Literature - Honors | |
| PSYC C1000 | Introduction to Psychology | 3 |
| or PSYC C1000H | Introduction to Psychology - Honors | |
| SOC 100 | Introduction to Sociology | 3 |
| or SOC 100H | Introduction to Sociology - Honors | |
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Major Total | 18-19 | |
| Total Units that may be Double Counted | 12 | |
| General Education (Cal-GETC) Units | 34 | |
| Elective Units | 19-20 | |
| Total Units | 60 | |
See Section on Degree, Certificate, and Transfer Information for additional information on the Associate Degrees for Transfer.
To earn an SBVC Associate Degree for Transfer (AA-T or AS-T) students must complete the following General Education (GE) pattern:
Program Learning Outcomes
At the completion of this program, students will be able to:
- Demonstrate an understanding of the various forms of human communication evaluated by written or oral assessments.
- Assess situations and identify the appropriate communication skills to utilize according to the context they are in, which will be evaluated by written or objective assessments.