Communication Studies 2.0

Student Transfer Achievement Reform (STAR) Act (SB1440)

Associate in Arts
Transfer Preparation * (Major Code: 01476)

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.
The following is required for all AA-T or AS-T degrees:
  • Completion of minimum 60 semester or 90 quarter units of transferable degree applicable courses.
  • Minimum overall grade point average (GPA) of at least 2.0 in all CSU transferable coursework.
  • Minimum 18 semester or 27 quarter units in major or area of emphasis with a minimum grade of “C” (or “Pass”) for each course in the major.
  • Completion of the California State University General Education (CSU GE) Breadth pattern or the Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum (IGETC) pattern.  For more information, refer to the catalog section, “Certificate of Achievement” under Graduation, Certificates, and Degree Requirements.
Required Core 6
COMM 104
PUBLIC SPEAKING
COMM 174
INTERPERSONAL COMMUNICATION
List A - Select three courses9
COMM 160
ARGUMENTATION AND DEBATE
COMM 170
ORAL INTERPRETATION OF LITERATURE
COMM 176
INTERCULTURAL COMMUNICATION
COMM 200
INTRODUCTION TO MASS COMMUNICATION AND SOCIETY
or JOUR 101
 INTRODUCTION TO MASS COMMUNICATION AND SOCIETY
List B - Select a minimum of 3 units below or any course from List A not already used3-5
COMM 103
ORAL COMMUNICATION
JOUR 151
NEWS REPORTING AND WRITING
COMM 262
FORENSICS WORKSHOP I: ROOKIE INDIVIDUAL EVENTS
COMM 263
FORENSICS WORKSHOP II: NOVICE INDIVIDUAL EVENTS
COMM 272
FORENSICS WORKSHOP I: ROOKIE DEBATE
COMM 273
FORENSICS WORKSHOP II: NOVICE DEBATE
Total Units18-20
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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.