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| Communication Studies (AA-T) |
Communications Studies |
Total Units: 18 |
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Catalog rights may apply, see a counselor for more information.
Term Effective:
Spring 2023
Description:
See the state issued Transfer Model Curriculum (TMC) template for any further clarification regarding program requirements. NOTE: List B requires that two courses be completed regardless of unit value.
The Associate in Arts for Transfer in Communications Studies degree provides students with an introduction to and overview of the field of communications while providing a solid foundation in Speech. Students are provided both theoretical perspectives and practical speaking experience, including the opportunity to be a part of a national award-winning Speech & Debate team and/or being part of the student newspaper, The Oak Leaf. This emphasis offers comprehensive lower division baccalaureate work in the field of Communication.
The Communication Studies Associate in Arts for Transfer degree is designed to provide a clear pathway to a CSU major and baccalaureate degree. California Community College students who are awarded an ADT are guaranteed admission with junior standing somewhere in the CSU system. This priority does not guarantee admission to specific majors or campuses. Current and prospective community college students are encouraged to meet with a counselor to develop an educational plan that best meets their goals and needs.
Students will have to fulfill the following requirements to earn this degree:
- Complete 60 semester units that are eligible for transfer to the California State University, including both of the following:
- The Inter-segmental General Education Transfer Curriculum (IGETC) or the California State University General Education-Breadth requirements; and
- A minimum of 18-22 semester units as required for the Associate in Arts for Transfer in Communication Studies major.
- Obtain an overall minimum grade point average of 2.0
- Earn a grade of C or better or P (pass) in all courses required for the Associate in Arts for Transfer in Communication Studies major.
A maximum of 12 units are allowed with a P grade for students earning an Associate Degree. For detailed information, please refer to the SRJC Grading Policy.
Upon successful completion of this program, the student will be able to:
- Apply communication theory to more effectively communicate in a variety of public, private and social context;
- Effectively express one’s ideas through oral communication; and
- Utilize critical thinking skills to defend, refute and critique presentations.
Program Requirements:
The requirements for the Communication Studies (AA-T) program are:
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Complete 18 units from
- Communication Studies for Transfer
- Communication Studies: List A
- Communication Studies: List B
- Communication Studies: List C
| Communication Studies for Transfer - complete 3.00 units |
| COMM 1 | Introduction to Public Speaking | 3.00 |
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| Communication Studies: List A - complete 6.00 units |
Complete a combination totaling at least 6.00 units from the following:
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COMM 3 AND
| Introduction to Argumentation | 3.00 |
| COMM 5 OR | Group Discussion and Problem Solving | 3.00 |
COMM 3 AND
| Introduction to Argumentation | 3.00 |
| COMM 6 OR | Interpersonal Communication | 3.00 |
COMM 9 AND
| Critical Thinking and Argumentation | 3.00 |
| COMM 5 OR | Group Discussion and Problem Solving | 3.00 |
COMM 9 AND
| Critical Thinking and Argumentation | 3.00 |
| COMM 6 OR | Interpersonal Communication | 3.00 |
COMM 5 AND
| Group Discussion and Problem Solving | 3.00 |
| COMM 6 | Interpersonal Communication | 3.00 |
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| Communication Studies: List B - complete 6.00 units |
Complete any combination totaling at least 6.00 units from the following:
| | Course | Description | Units |
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| COMM 2 | Spoken Word | 3.00 |
| COMM 3 | Introduction to Argumentation | 3.00 |
| COMM 5 | Group Discussion and Problem Solving | 3.00 |
| COMM 6 | Interpersonal Communication | 3.00 |
| COMM 7 | Intercultural Communication | 3.00 |
| COMM 9 | Critical Thinking and Argumentation | 3.00 |
| COMM 10 | Introduction to Communication Theory | 3.00 |
| COMM 52A | Forensics and Public Performance | 1.00-3.00 |
| COMM 52B | Intercollegiate Speech and Debate | 1.00-3.00 |
| MEDIA 4 | Introduction to Mass Communication | 3.00 |
| 2 courses, regardless of unit value, must be completed from List B |
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| Communication Studies: List C - complete 3.00 units |
Complete any combination totaling at least 3.00 units from the following:
| | Course | Description | Units |
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| COMM 2 | Spoken Word | 3.00 |
| COMM 3 | Introduction to Argumentation | 3.00 |
| COMM 5 | Group Discussion and Problem Solving | 3.00 |
| COMM 6 | Interpersonal Communication | 3.00 |
| COMM 7 | Intercultural Communication | 3.00 |
| COMM 9 | Critical Thinking and Argumentation | 3.00 |
| COMM 10 | Introduction to Communication Theory | 3.00 |
| COMM 51A | Practical Experience in Public Speaking 1 | 3.00 |
| COMM 52A | Forensics and Public Performance | 1.00-3.00 |
| COMM 52B | Intercollegiate Speech and Debate | 1.00-3.00 |
| COMM 60 | Survey of Communication | 3.00 |
| COMM 98 | Independent Study in Communication Studies | 0.50-3.00 |
| JOUR 1 | Introduction to Journalism | 3.00 |
| JOUR 2 | News Gathering and News Writing | 3.00 |
| MEDIA 4 | Introduction to Mass Communication | 3.00 |
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Term Effective:
Spring 2023
The requirements for this program of study are effective beginning the semester shown above. If you began working on this program before the effective semester, you may not be affected by the changes. Consult with the program contact person or the department chair to determine your eligibility to complete the program under previous requirements.
Term Inactive:
Summer 2025
Program Requirements Notes:
A course used to satisfy a requirement in one category cannot be used to fulfill the requirements in another category.
Associate Degree Requirements:
The major is one of several requirements students need to fulfill in order to be awarded the Associate Degree, the highest level of academic achievement recognized by Santa Rosa Junior College. Please note that all of the following requirements must be met in order for the degree to be conferred:
For all students admitted for the Fall 2009 term or any term thereafter,
a grade of "C" or better, or "P" if the course is taken on a pass/no pass basis,
is required for each course applied toward the major.
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Course Prerequisites and Advisories:
Courses in a program of study may have prerequisites or advisories;
that is, courses that must or should be completed before taking that course.
Please check for prerequisites or advisories by clicking on the course numbers
in the Program Requirements section.
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