Online Degrees & Certificates
AA Transfer Communication Studies 2.0
Program Description
The Associate in Arts in Communication Studies 2.0 for Transfer degree is intended for students who plan to transfer and complete a bachelor's degree in Communication Studies and majors in a related discipline at a CSU campus. Students completing this program are guaranteed admission to the CSU system but not necessarily to a particular campus or major of choice. Students should consult with a counselor for more information on admission to specific universities and their transfer requirements as individual schools may require different or additional coursework to that listed for the Associate in Arts in Communication Studies 2.0 for Transfer degree.
Learn more about the program on the Communication Studies website.
Program Learning Outcomes
Students will improve their interpersonal, intercultural, and professional communication skills, including:
- dyadic and small group discussion
- public presentation and discourse
- organization of ideas
- cross-cultural understanding and sensitivity
- self-advocacy
- argumentation and conflict resolution
Students will gain confidence and experience in public speaking and oral presentation of ideas.
Students will increase their understanding of the pivotal role communication plays in promoting equity, inclusion, and social justice within their communities and global society.
Units Required
Major: 29-30
Associate Degree Requirements
Associate in Arts in Communication Studies 2.0 for Transfer requires completion of a minimum of 90 units to include:
CSU General Education Breadth Requirements or the *Intersegmental Genearl Education Transfer Curriculum (IGETC) 49-58 units (full certification is required)
- Core and support courses (29-30 units, of which 20-25 units may satisfy the GE requirement)
- Transferable electives necessary to meet the 90-unit minimum requirement
* IMPORTANT NOTE: Although it is possible to fulfill the requirements for the Associate Degree for Transfer by completing the IGETC for UC pattern, admission to CSU requires completion of an Oral Communication course (IGETC Area 1C; CSU GE Area A-1); therefore, students who plan to transfer to CSU should complete this course as part of their GE or elective units.
NOTE: All courses pertaining to the major must be completed with a grade of "C" (or "P") or better. In addition, the student must obtain a minimum GPA of 2.0.
Online Courses for Communication Studies 2.0 AA-T
The courses listed BELOW are offered as online courses at least once every two years. Please see the Class Schedule for verification.
- For a complete listing of online courses offered during the current quarter, visit Online Course Information.
- If you need any additional degree information or confirmation, please contact the Counseling Division.
NOTE: Students having difficulty attaining an associate degree because of timing or availability of classes should consult with a counselor to submit a petition for course substitution.
Core and Support Courses
Core Courses
| ONLINE COURSE | TITLE | UNITS |
|---|---|---|
| COMM 1A | Public Speaking | 5 |
| or COMM 1AH | Honors Public Speaking | 5 |
| COMM 2 | Interpersonal Communication | 5 |
Support Courses
| ONLINE COURSE | TITLE | UNITS |
|---|---|---|
| List A: Complete three courses from List A | 15 | |
| COMM 1B | Argumentation & Persuasion | 5 |
| COMM 3 | Introduction to Communication Studies | 5 |
| COMM 4 | Group Discussion | 5 |
| COMM 5 | Mass Communication | 5 |
| COMM 10 | Gender, Communication & Culture | 5 |
| COMM 12 | Intercultural Communication | 5 |
| MATH 10 | Elementary Statistics | 5 |
| or PSYC 7 | Statistics for the Behavioral Sciences | 5 |
| or SOC 7 | Statistics for the Behavioral Sciences | 5 |
| PHIL 1 | Critical Thinking & Writing | 5 |
| PHIL 7 | Introduction to Symbolic Logic | 5 |
| List B: Complete one course from List B (or any course from List A not used above) | 4-5 | |
| ANTH 2A | Cultural Anthropology | 4 |
| or ANTH 2AH | Honors Cultural Anthropology | 4 |
| COMM 10 | Gender, Communication & Culture | 5 |
| COMM 55 | Career & Leadership Communication in the Global Workplace | 5 |
| ENGL 1B | Composition, Critical Reading & Thinking Through Literature | 5 |
| or ENGL 1BH | Honors Composition, Critical Reading & Thinking Through Literature | 5 |
| or ENGL 1C | Argumentative Writing & Critical Thinking | 5 |
| or ENGL 1CH | Honors Argumentative Writing & Critical Thinking | 5 |
| or ENGL 16 | Introduction to Literature | 4 |
| JRNL 22A | Introduction to Reporting & Newswriting | 5 |
| PSYC 1 | General Psychology | 5 |
| or PSYC 1H | Honors General Psychology | 5 |
| SOC 1 | Introduction to Sociology | 5 |
| or SOC 1H | Honors Introduction to Sociology | 5 |
| Total Units | 29-30 | |
Note that this is a list of fully online courses that satisfy degree requirements.
For a list of on-campus courses that satisfy degree requirements, please visit .
Based on the 2024 - 2025 degree program.