State Control Number: 44287
Program Code: COST2.CALGETC.AA-T
Program Length: 24 months
Approved for Federal Financial Aid: Yes
The Associate in Arts for Transfer Degree in Communication Studies provides an overview of the knowledge and skills students will demonstrate upon completion and conveys what students can expect as an outcome. This degree is in full alignment with our existing Communication Studies Program and provides an additional option for those students desiring to transfer to a CSU Communication Studies Major.
To earn this degree complete the major coursework listed here with “C” grades or higher and the following graduation requirements:
- 60 CSU transferable units;
- the Cal-GETC pattern; and
- 2.0 minimum overall CSU GPA.
Courses used in the major may also be counted in the general education areas. Courses used for this major may also be used to earn other degrees at VVC.
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Required Core: | 6.0 | |
| Introduction to Public Speaking | ||
| Interpersonal Communication | ||
| List A: | 9.0 | |
| Select three courses. | ||
| Argumentation and Oral Debate | ||
| Group Discussion | ||
| Intercultural Communication | ||
| Introduction to Mass Media | ||
| Oral Interpretation of Literature | ||
| List B: | 3.0-4.0 | |
| Select one course. Or any List A course not already used. Or any CSU transferable Communication Studies course. | ||
| Introduction to Cultural Anthropology | ||
| Introduction to Psychology | ||
| Introduction to Sociology | ||
| Composition and Literature 1 | ||
or ENGL C1001 | Critical Thinking and Writing | |
| Fundamentals of Journalism | ||
or CMST 188 | Fundamentals of Journalism | |
| Family Communication | ||
| Streaming Video Production and Distribution | ||
| Survey of Visual Communication Technologies | ||
| Principles of Communication Design | ||
| Interactive Design for Internet Communication | ||
| Social Media | ||
| Total Units | 18-19 | |