Communication Studies - Associate in Arts
Plan Code: 1240
Students are provided with a general education in the principles, concepts and methodologies of interpersonal/intercultural/group/leadership communication and informative/persuasive/argumentative/interpretive speaking.
Program Student Learning Outcomes
- Demonstrate the ability to attain the Institutional Student Learning Outcomes (ISLOs).
- Examine theories fundamental to the Communication Studies discipline.
- Engage in critical thinking.
- Communicate competently in various settings.
- Construct and deliver effective oral presentations.
Program Requirements
This degree requires the completion of General Education coursework plus the following:
| Code Number | Course Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| REQUIRED COURSES | ||
| COMM 10/10H | Elements of Public Speaking | 3 |
| COMM 20 | Elements of Interpersonal Communication | 3 |
| COMM 25 | Elements of Intercultural Communication | 3 |
| COMM 30 | Elements of Group Communication | 3 |
| COMM 60 | Elements of Argumentation and Debate | 3 |
| Subtotal Units | 15 | |
| IN ADDITION, complete THREE (3) units from the following: | ||
| Elements of Leadership Communication (3) | ||
| Elements of Communication Theory (3) | ||
| Elements of Persuasion (3) | ||
| Elements of Oral Interpretation (3) | ||
| Subtotal Units | 3 | |
| Required Subtotal | 18 | |
| Complete one of the following: 1 | 19-39 | |
| Electives (as needed to reach 60 degree-applicable units) 2 | ||
| Minimum Degree Total | 60 | |
- 1
Units for the major may be double-counted for LBCC GE, CSU GE, or IGETC; see counselor for limitations.
- 2
Elective units from course(s) numbered 1-599, if needed, to reach 60 degree-applicable units.
RECOMMENDED but not required courses:
| Code Number | Course Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| ANTHR 2 | Cultural Anthropology | 3 |
| MGMT 49 | Introduction to Management | 3 |
| MGMT 50 | Human Resource Management | 3 |
| PSYCH 1/1H | Introduction to Psychology | 3 |
| PSYCH 11 | Social Psychology | 3 |
| SOCIO 1/1H | Introduction to Sociology | 3 |
| R_TV 40 | On-Camera Performance | 3 |
| TART 1 | Acting 1-Introduction to Acting | 3.5 |