Communications Studies 2.0, Associate in Arts Degree for Transfer (AA-T)
Banner Code: 1_AAT_CMST2
Control Number: 44116
Financial Aid Eligible
Students graduating with an Associate in Arts in Communications 2.0 for Transfer Degree are well positioned to complete a Bachelor’s Degree in a similar major within the California State University system with 60 units of upper-division coursework. Students who complete the Communications Studies AA-T degree are guaranteed admission to the CSU system, but not to a particular campus or major. Students must maintain a minimum grade point average (GPA) of at least 2.0 in all CSU-transferable coursework. While a minimum 2.0 is required for CSU admission, some majors may require a higher GPA. Please consult a counselor for more information.
The Orange Coast College Associate in Arts in Communication Studies 2.0 for transfer program provides students with communication skills that they can apply in personal, professional and global contexts. In these courses students will learn to improve their oral and written communication skills in the areas of critical thinking, organization, analysis, argumentation and presentation of information. Students will learn to improve their verbal and non-verbal interpersonal communication skills in the areas of listening, perception, self-concept, conflict resolution, intercultural and gender communication. These skills are developed in: CMST A100, CMST A105, CMST A110, CMST A150, CMST A155 CMST A165, CMST A170, CMST A180, CMST A220, and CMST A240.
Program Outcomes
- Provide students with communication skills that they can apply in personal, professional, and global contexts.
- Students will be eligible and prepared for admission (SB 1440 and Education Code 66746) to California State University system schools.
Associate Degree for Transfer Requirements
The following is required for all AA-T or AS-T degrees:
- Minimum of 60 CSU-transferable semester units.
- Minimum GPA of at least 2.0 in all CSU transferable coursework. While a minimum of 2.0 is required for admission, some majors require a higher GPA. Consult with a counselor for more information.
- Completion of a minimum of 18-semester units in the major as detailed in the Degree and Certificate section of this catalog. All courses in the major must be completed with a grade of C (or “P”) or better.
- Certified completion of the California State University General Education-Breadth pattern (CSU General Education Breadth — Option 2) OR the Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum (IGETC — Option 3).
- A minimum of 12 units in residence within the Coast Colleges (Orange Coast College, Golden West College and/or Coastline College).
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses | ||
| Core Courses | ||
| CMST A100 | Interpersonal Communication | 3 |
| CMST A110 | Public Speaking | 3 |
| List A | ||
| Select three of the following: | 9 | |
| Essentials of Argumentation | ||
| Reader's Theater and Oral Interpretation | ||
| Intercultural Communications | ||
| Introduction to Mass Communications | ||
| List B | ||
| Select one of the following (or any List A course not already used: | 3-4 | |
| Men, Women, and Communication | ||
| Nonverbal Communication | ||
| Media Literacy | ||
| Organizational Communication | ||
| News Writing and Reporting | ||
| Forensics Workshop | ||
| Intrapersonal Communication | ||
| Social Media Strategies | ||
| Directed Practice for Social Media Strategist | ||
| Total Major Units | 18-19 | |
| CSU or IGETC for CSU | 37-39 | |
| Transferable electives as needed to satisfy unit requirement | Varies | |
| Total Units | 60 | |
Program Sequence - CSU
These sequences at Orange Coast College are general course curriculum maps for students to finish all major and general education requirements for two-year completion of degrees, and/or fulfillment of transfer requirements. The course sequence may include course prerequisites and other placement requirements. Students are advised to meet with an Orange Coast College Counselor to review course selections and sequences to ensure that completion of this program will meet a student's transfer and career goals.
| Year 1 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 | Units | |
| CMST A100 | Interpersonal Communication | 3 |
| ADT LIST A COURSE- CHOOSE ONE (See Requirements) | 3 | |
| HIST A170 |
History of the United States to 1876 1 or History of the United States to 1876 Honors or History of the United States Since 1876 or History of the United States Since 1876 Honors |
3 |
| CSU GE AREA A2 - CHOOSE ONE | 3 | |
| Units | 12 | |
| Semester 2 | ||
| CMST A110 | Public Speaking | 3 |
| PSCI A180 or PSCI A180H |
American Government 2 or American Government Honors |
3 |
| ADT LIST A COURSE- CHOOSE ONE (See Requirements) | 3 | |
| CSU GE AREA B4 - CHOOSE ONE | 3-4 | |
| CSU GE AREA C1 - CHOOSE ONE | 3 | |
| Units | 15-16 | |
| Summer | ||
| ELECTIVE (CSU TRANSFERABLE) 3 | 6 | |
| Units | 6 | |
| Year 2 | ||
| Semester 1 | ||
| ADT LIST A COURSE - CHOOSE ONE (See Requirements) | 3 | |
| ADT LIST B COURSE - CHOOSE ONE (See Requirements) | 3 | |
| CSU GE AREA F - CHOOSE ONE | 3 | |
| CSU GE AREA B1 (no lab) - CHOOSE ONE 4 | 3 | |
| Units | 12 | |
| Semester 2 | ||
| CSU GE AREA B2 (with lab) - CHOOSE ONE 4 | 4 | |
| CSU GE AREA D - CHOOSE ONE | 3 | |
| ELECTIVE (CSU TRANSFERABLE) | 2 | |
| CSU GE AREA A3 - CHOOSE ONE 5 | 3-4 | |
| Units | 12-13 | |
| Total Units | 57-59 | |
- 1
American Ideals Requirement - CSU Graduation Requirement; CSU GE Area C2 or Area D
- 2
American Ideals Requirement - CSU Graduation Requirement; CSU GE Area D
- 3
VARIES TO REACH MINIMUM 60 TRANSFERABLE UNITS
- 4
Lab can be taken with B1 or B2
- 5
Or CSU GE Area A3 can be satisfied with CMST A220 or CMST A240.
Program Sequence - IGETC
These sequences at Orange Coast College are general course curriculum maps for students to finish all major and general education requirements for two-year completion of degrees, and/or fulfillment of transfer requirements. The course sequence may include course prerequisites and other placement requirements. Students are advised to meet with an Orange Coast College Counselor to review course selections and sequences to ensure that completion of this program will meet a student's transfer and career goals.
| Year 1 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 | Units | |
| CMST A100 | Interpersonal Communication | 3 |
| ADT LIST A COURSE- CHOOSE ONE (See Requirements) | 3 | |
| HIST A170 |
History of the United States to 1876 1 or History of the United States to 1876 Honors or History of the United States Since 1876 or History of the United States Since 1876 Honors |
3 |
| IGETC GE AREA 1A- CHOOSE ONE | 3 | |
| Units | 12 | |
| Semester 2 | ||
| CMST A110 | Public Speaking | 3 |
| PSCI A180 or PSCI A180H |
American Government 2 or American Government Honors |
3 |
| ADT LIST A COURSE- CHOOSE ONE (See Requirements) | 3 | |
| IGETC AREA 2- CHOOSE ONE | 3-4 | |
| IGETC GE AREA 3A - CHOOSE ONE | 3 | |
| Units | 15-16 | |
| Summer | ||
| ELECTIVE (UC TRANSFERABLE) 3 | 6 | |
| Units | 6 | |
| Year 2 | ||
| Semester 1 | ||
| ADT LIST A COURSE - CHOOSE ONE (See Requirements) | 3 | |
| ADT LIST B COURSE - CHOOSE ONE (See Requirements) | 3 | |
| IGETC GE AREA 5A (no lab)- CHOOSE ONE 4 | 3 | |
| IGETC GE AREA 7- CHOOSE ONE | 3 | |
| Units | 12 | |
| Semester 2 | ||
| IGETC GE AREA 1B- CHOOSE ONE | 3-4 | |
| IGETC GE AREA 4- CHOOSE ONE | 3 | |
| IGETC GE AREA 5B (with lab)- CHOOSE ONE 4 | 4 | |
| LOTE: Foreign Language or ELECTIVE (UC TRANSFERABLE) 5 | 3-5 | |
| ELECTIVE (UC TRANSFERABLE) 3 | 2 | |
| Units | 15-18 | |
| Total Units | 60-64 | |
- 1
American Ideals Requirement - CSU Graduation Requirement; or choose one course from IGETC Area 3B or 4
- 2
American Ideals Requirement - CSU Graduation Requirement; or choose one course from IGETC Area 4
- 3
VARIES TO REACH MINIMUM 60 TRANSFERABLE UNITS
- 4
Lab can be taken with IGETC AREA 5A or 5B
- 5
LOTE Requirement for UC only. If met LOTE through HS then take elective units to meet minimum 60 transferable units