Communication Studies, Associate in Arts

The Major in Communication Studies is designed to develop a strong base of knowledge and skills that will serve as a foundation for further study and/or pursuit of a career.

Minimum Units Required: 60

General Education

Complete one of the following general education patterns:

  1. San Joaquin Delta College Associate Degree General Education (AA-GE) pattern - 24 units
  2. California State University General Education (CSU-GE) pattern - 40 units
  3. Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum - CSU Version (IGETC-CSU) pattern - 37 units

Courses Within the Major

Complete 18 units within the major; 12 units from Core Requirements, 3 units from Area 2, and 3 units from Area 3.

Core Requirements - Complete 12 units.

COM ST 001A

Fundamentals of Speech

3

COM ST 003

Interpersonal Communication

3

COM ST 005

Argumentation and Debate

3

COM ST 007

Intercultural Communication

3

Area 2 - Complete 3 units selected from:

COM ST 002

Oral Interpretation of Literature

3

COM ST 008

Small Group Communication

3

COM ST 009

Introduction to Communication Theory

3

Area 3 - Complete 3 units selected from:

COM ST 001B

Oral Interpretation of Literature

3

COM ST 004

Small Group Communication

3

COM ST 006/BUS 006

Introduction to Communication Theory

3

COM ST 010

Storytelling: Interpreting Children's Literature

3

COM ST 011

Dialogues in U.S. American Culture

3

COM ST 052

Speech Activities

4-6

Electives

Complete elective coursework to achieve the minimum 60-unit requirement.

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