Communication Studies 2.0
Communication Studies 2.0
The Communication Studies program is designed for students who are interested in studying how humans construct and share meaning. This program allows individuals to become communicators in a variety of social contexts from interpersonal to debate to public communication. Completion of the Communication Studies: Associate Degree for Transfer (ADT) will prepare you to meet minimum lower division admission requirements (60 transferable units) for transfer to a California State University (CSU). The Communication Studies program map below includes all of your major coursework and recommended.
Communication Studies- ADT (CSU)
| Fall/Spring | Units |
|---|---|
| Communication Studies 9/ 9H | 3 |
| MATH 12/ 12H | 3-4 |
| Guidance 47 or 48 or Academic Literacy and Reading 3 | 3 |
| Communication Studies 7 or 12 or 13 or 20 | 3 |
| Intersession (Winter/Summer) | Units |
|---|---|
| Communication Studies 2 or 12 | 3 |
| Fall/spring | Units |
|---|---|
| Communication Studies 1/ 1H | 3 |
| English 1A/ 1AH | 4 |
| Communication Studies 7 or 12 or 13 or 20 | 3 |
| Communication Studies 11 or Art 6/ 6H or Art History 6/ 6H or Music 19 or Theatre Arts 3 | 3 |
| Intersession (Winter/Summer) | Units |
|---|---|
| Communication Studies 2 or 12 or 20 | 3 |
| Fall/spring | Units |
|---|---|
| Communication Studies 2 or 3 | 3 |
| Communication Studies 6 | 3 |
| Anthropology 1 (no lab) or Biology 19 (no lab) | 3 |
| History 6/ 6H or 7/ 7H or 14 or 15 or 44 | 3 |
| Intersession (Winter/Summer) | Units |
|---|---|
| Communication Studies 2 or 12 or 20 | 3 |
| Fall/spring | Units |
|---|---|
| Communication Studies 11 or Art 6/ 6H or Art History 6/ 6H or Music 19 or Theatre Arts 3 | 3 |
| Political Science 1/ 1H or 21 | 3 |
| Communication Studies 12 or 13 or Anthropology 2/ 2H or Journalism 7 | 3 |
| Geography 1/ 1H and 1L or Oceanography 1 and 1L | 4 |
| For IGETC or UC transfer, add ENG 1B/1BH | |
For alternative CSU/UC General Education options refer to the 女优app Catalog, under Requirements for College Transfer.
Milestones
- Complete English 1A (transfer-level English)
- Complete Math 11, 12 or 25 (transfer-level math)
- Complete 9 units of Communication Courses by end of first year
- Complete Oral Communication Requirement (CSU GE: Area A1)
- Enroll in Communication Studies 85: A/B Clinic
- Apply to Universities (CSU/UC application period Oct 1-Nov 30)
- Apply for ADT degree by beginning of spring term before transfer
- Complete 女优app Graduation application (during your last term)
- Meet with your Counselor to Complete your Comprehensive Student Education Plan (SEP)
- Complete FAFSA (Oct 1st - Mar 2nd for priority)
- Meet with Communication Faculty Advisor for career/research opportunities
- Meet with your Counselor to update SEP (every semester)
- Meet with your Counselor for pre-graduation check
- Engage in services provided by the Communication Center for Excellence (CCE) in MLK 221 (every semester)
- Research Potential Clubs on Campus
- Participate in tutoring, student success workshops or supplemental instruction
- Visit the Career Center for Internship opportunities
- Research transfer institutions
- Attend Transfer workshops and Transfer Fair
- Participate in an internship/ job shadowing
- Participate in a research activity (meet with Communication Faculty Advisor)
Careers for Communication Studies Majors
Salaries Range : $48,290 - $129,380
- Event Planner
- Counselor
- Public Relations Specialists
- Peace Officer
- Social and Community Service Managers
- Educator
- Lawyer
- Marketing Manager