Communication

Associate in Arts
Transfer Preparation * (Major Code: A1470)

Designed to provide students who desire a broad cultural education in the liberal arts and for the major who wishes to transfer to a four-year college or university. Coursework focuses on both theoretical principles of oral communication and practical application in public speaking in formal and informal debates. In addition, the curriculum encourages effective personal growth, citizenship, and social relations.

Program Student Learning Outcome

    • Demonstrate the communication skills necessary to engage competently in interpersonal, small group, public speaking and mass communication contexts.
Program Requirements
COMM 103ORAL COMMUNICATION3
Electives
Select 18 units of the following:18
COMM 104
PUBLIC SPEAKING
COMM 142
ORAL HISTORY
COMM 160
ARGUMENTATION AND DEBATE
COMM 170
ORAL INTERPRETATION OF LITERATURE
COMM 174
INTERPERSONAL COMMUNICATION
COMM 176
INTERCULTURAL COMMUNICATION
COMM 180
INTRODUCTION TO ELECTRONIC MEDIA
COMM 185
CINEMA AS A FORM OF EXPRESSION AND COMMUNICATION
COMM 200
INTRODUCTION TO MASS COMMUNICATION AND SOCIETY
COMM 262
FORENSICS WORKSHOP I: ROOKIE INDIVIDUAL EVENTS
COMM 263
FORENSICS WORKSHOP II: NOVICE INDIVIDUAL EVENTS
COMM 264
FORENSICS WORKSHOP III: JUNIOR INDIVIDUAL EVENTS
COMM 265
FORENSICS WORKSHOP IV: OPEN INDIVIDUAL EVENTS
COMM 272
FORENSICS WORKSHOP I: ROOKIE DEBATE
COMM 273
FORENSICS WORKSHOP II: NOVICE DEBATE
COMM 274
FORENSICS WORKSHOP III: JUNIOR VARSITY DEBATE
COMM 275
FORENSICS WORKSHOP IV: VARSITY DEBATE
Total Units21
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Students planning to transfer to a four-year college or university should complete courses specific to the transfer institution of choice. University requirements vary from institution to institution and are subject to change. Therefore, it is important to verify transfer major preparation and general education requirements through consultation with a counselor in either the Counseling Center or Career and Transfer Connections. See catalog Transfer Courses Information section for further information.

 To earn an associate degree, additional general education and graduation requirements must be completed.

Note: No more than 8 units from forensics workshop courses will be accepted towards the completion of the major.