Student Pathway 2021−2022 Communication AA
Communication Associate in Arts Degree
The number one skill requested by employers is good communication skills. The associate degree in communication will give students a solid foundation of communication skills for a variety of situations. The overarching program outcome is that students will know how to gather, organize, and present information to others with confidence and competence. Communication courses focus on how people use messages to generate meaning within and across various contexts, cultures, and channels.
Program Contact: Anna Martinez and Christina Wells | Program Counselor: Nancy Chavero
This map is meant to be used as a tool in discussions with your counselor towards creation of your personalized Student Education Plan (SEP)
Recommended Pathway
Semester 1:
| Course Number | Course Title | Units | Advising/Action Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| English 1A/1AH | Reading and Composition | 4 | CCC General Education Area DI |
| Communication 1/1H | Public Speaking | 3 | Major Core |
| Anthropology 2, Sociology 1A, or Psychology 2/2H |
Cultural Anthropology, Introduction to Sociology, or General Psychology |
3 | CCC General Education Area B: Social and Behavioral Sciences |
| CCC General Education Area C | Humanities | 3 | CCC General Education Area C |
| Semester Units: 13 | |||
- Explore transfer institutions and meet with Counselor to develop Student Educational Plan (SEP)
- Participate in at least one Comm Program Negotiations Tournament
- Join at least one school club and/or participate in Associated Student Government
- Follow CCC Communication Program on social media:
Semester 2:
| Course Number | Course Title | Units | Advising/Action Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Area DII | Mathematics | 3-5 | Select one course from CCC General Education Area DII |
| Communication 4 | Persuasion | 3 | Major Core – CCC General Education Area G |
| Communication 8 | Group Communication | 3 | Major Core |
| Communication | Select a transferable course from either discipline | 3 | Complete a transferable course(s) to complete CCC General Education Area E 5-unit requirement. |
| Elective | - | 3 | Select additional course from CCC General Education to meet degree unit minimum |
| Semester Units: 15-17 | |||
- Meet with Counselor to ensure you are on track and make any updates needed to your SEP
- Participate in at least one Comm 12 extra-curricular event if enrolled in Comm 12 (Interpapalooza, preschool read, theatre field trip)
- Attend at least one Speech Night event
- Attend CCC Comm Connection Event
Semester 3:
| Course Number | Course Title | Units | Advising/Action Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| CCC General Education Area A | Natural Science Course | 3-5 | Select one course from CCC General Education Area A |
| Dance or Physical Education | Lifetime Skills Requirement | 1-3 | Select one course from CCC General Education Area EI |
| Communication 25 | Argumentation | 3 | Major Core |
| Communication 10, 12, 15 or Philosophy 2 | Intercultural Communication, Oral Interpretation of Literature, Computer Mediated Communication or Critical Reasoning | 3 | Select one course from the following options for major requirement |
| Elective | - | 3 | Select additional course from CCC General Education to meet degree unit minimum |
| Semester Units: 13-17 | |||
- Participate in at least one Comm 12 extra-curricular event if enrolled in Comm 12 (Interpapalooza, preschool read, theatre field trip)
Semester 4:
| Course Number | Course Title | Units | Advising/Action Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Area EII | Transferable course requirement | 1-5 | Complete a transferable course(s) to complete CCC General Education Area E 5-unit requirement. |
| Political Science 2/2H | American Government | 3 | CCC General Education Area F |
| Digital Technology Literacy | Select one course | 3 | CCC General Education – Digital Technology Literacy |
| Communication 2 | Interpersonal Communication | 3 | Major Core |
| Elective | - | 3 | Select an additional course from CCC General Education to meet degree unit minimum |
| Semester Units: 13-17 | |||
- Apply for degree and Certificate: January - February
- Participate in at least one Comm 12 extra-curricular event if enrolled in Comm 12 (Interpapalooza, preschool read, theatre field trip)
- Attend at least one Speech Night event
- Attend CCC Comm Connection Event
