Student Pathway 2021−2022 Communication Studies AA-T
Communication Studies Associate in Arts Degree for Transfer
The Communication Studies Associate in Arts Degree for Transfer is designed to prepare students to continue studies toward a B.A. degree in Communication or for entry-level into a variety of career options that require competent and ethical communication skills. Students who pursue advanced communication degrees enjoy diverse employment that can range from college professor in Communication to Public Relations or a career in Mass Communications such as radio and television. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Communication 1/1H | Public Speaking | 3 | Major Core – CSU GE A1 | IGETC 1C |
| English 1A/1AH | Reading and Composition | 4 | CSU GE A2 | IGETC 1B |
| Anthropology 2, Sociology 1A, or Psychology 2/2H |
Cultural Anthropology, Introduction to Sociology, or General Psychology |
3 | Major List C – CSU GE Area D | IGETC 4 |
| CSU GE B4 | IGETC 2 | Mathematics and Quantitative Reasoning | 3-5 | CSU GE B4 | IGETC 2 |
| Semester Units: 13 | |||
- Explore transfer institutions and meet with Counselor to develop Student Educational Plan (SEP)
- Attend Comm Lab available through the CCC Tutorial Center
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Communication 2 or 8 | Interpersonal Communication or Group Communication | 3 | Major List A – CSU GE Area A1 |
| Communication 4, 10, 12 or 15 | Persuasion, Intercultural Communication, Oral Interpretation or Literature, or Computer-Mediated Communication | 3 | Major List B or C |
| English 3/3H or Philosophy 2 | Critical Thinking and Writing or Critical Reasoning | 3 | CSU GE A3 | IGETC 1B |
| CSU GE B1 | B3 IGETC 5A/5C | Physical Science | 3-5 | CSU GE B1 B3 | IGETC 5A 5C |
| CSU GE C1 IGETC 3A | Arts | 3 | CSU GE C1 | IGETC 3A |
| 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 Speech Night event hosted by the Comm Department
- Attend CCC Comm Connection Event
Semester 3:
| Course Number | Course Title | Units | Advising/Action Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| CSU GE B2 | B3 IGETC 5B/5C | Life Science | 3-5 | Must take a course with Lab (L) to satisfy CSU GE B3/IGETC 5C – If not satisfied with CSUGE B1/IGETC 5A course selection |
| Communication 4, 10, or 12 | Persuasion, Intercultural Communication, Oral Interpretation or Literature | 3 | Major List B |
| History 11 or 12/12H | History of the United States to 1877 or History of the United States Since 1865 | 3 | CSU GE C2 | IGETC 3B |
| CSU GE C2 | IGETC 3B | Humanities | 3 | CSU GE C2 | IGETC 3B |
| CSU GE Area F | Ethnic Studies | 3 | See Counselor for Recommendations |
| Semester Units: 15-17 | |||
Apply to Transfer schools
CSU: 10/1-11/30 | UC: 11/1-11/30 | Privates: Dates Vary
- Participate in at least one Comm 12 extra-curricular event if enrolled in Comm 12 (Interpapalooza, preschool read, theatre field trip)
- Visit Career Resource Center for potential job and internship opportunities
Semester 4:
| Course Number | Course Title | Units | Advising/Action Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Communication 25 | Argumentation | 3 | Major List A – CSU GE A1/A3 | IGETC 1C |
| Political Science 2/2H | American Government | 3 | CSU GE D | IGETC 4 |
| CSU GE D | IGETC 4 | Social and Behavioral Sciences | 3 | CSU GE D | IGETC 4 |
| CSU GE E | Lifelong Learning and Self-Development | 3 | CSU GE E |
| Communication 4, 10, 12 or 15 | Persuasion, Intercultural Communication, Oral Interpretation or Literature, or Computer-Mediated Communication | 3 | Major List B or C |
| Semester Units: 15 | |||
- Apply for degree and Certificate: January - February
- Check student portals for transfer schools that you’ve applied to regularly – Don’t miss any important deadlines!
- Participate in at least one Comm 12 extra-curricular event if enrolled in Comm 12 (Interpapalooza, preschool read, theatre field trip)
- Attend Speech Night event hosted by Comm Department
- Attend CCC Comm Connection Event
