Communication Studies Associate in Arts for Transfer (AA-T)
A revised Communication Studies AA-T has officially been approved and is active starting Fall 2017 semester. Please see Communication Studies information on p.92 in the current version of the WCC Course Catalog
Total units required for Communication degree major (Active Fall 2017)
| Course | Units |
|---|---|
| Required Units | |
| List A – Core Courses (12 Units): | |
| SPECH 13 Introduction to Communication Studies | 3 |
| SPECH 1 Public Speaking | 3 |
| SPECH 6 Small Group Communication | 3 |
| SPECH 7 Interpersonal Communication | 3 |
| List B-Restrictive Elective: Choose One (3 Units): | |
| SPECH 3 Argumentation and Critical Thinking -or- | 3 |
| SPECH 8 Intercultural Communication -or- | 3 |
| SPECH 14 Persuasion | 3 |
| List C-Restrictive Elective: Choose One (3 Units), Or Any List B course not used above: | |
| ENGL 1B 2 Critical Thinking & Writing About Literature -or- | 3 |
| ENGL 1C 2 Critical Thinking/Advanced Composition -or- | 3 |
| PSYCH 1A General Psychology -or- | 3 |
| SOCIL 1 Introduction to Sociology | 3 |
| SPECH 2 Oral Interpretation of Literature | 3 |
| Total units required for degree major | 18 units total |
Previous degree information below (catalog rights prior to Fall 2017):
Total units required for degree major
| Course | Units |
|---|---|
| Required Units | |
| Group A – Core Courses (12 Units): | |
| SPECH 1 Public Speaking | 3 |
| SPECH 3 Argumentation | 3 |
| Group B – Communication in Context (9 Units): | |
| SPECH 6 Group Communication | 3 |
| SPECH 7 Interpersonal Communication | 3 |
| SPECH 8 Intercultural Communication | 3 |
| Group C – Choose One (3 Units): | |
| SPECH 2 Oral Interpretation of Literature -or- | 3 |
| SOCIL 1 Introduction to Sociology | 3 |
| Total units required for degree major | 18 units total |
In addition to the major requirements, students seeking an AA-T must fulfill CSU GE-Breadth or IGETC requirements, complete 60 units of CSU transferable coursework, and complete all degree-applicable courses with a C or better. Note that all courses required for the major are CSU transferrable and can count towards the 60 units and the GE-Breadth or IGETC requirements.