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Mt. San Antonio College Associate of Arts in Communication Studies for Transfer
Mt. San Antonio College

Associate of Arts in Communication Studies for Transfer

Los Angeles, USA

2 Years

English

Full time

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USD 362 / per credit *

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* per credit out-of-state student tuition; USD 46 per credit - California residents tuition

Key Summary

    About: The Associate of Arts in Communication Studies for Transfer aims to equip students with essential communication skills and knowledge needed for effective interaction within various contexts. This program prepares you for seamless transfer to a four-year university to pursue a bachelor's degree in Communication Studies or a related field.
    Career Outcomes: Graduates can explore various career paths, including roles in public relations, marketing, human resources, education, and corporate training. This degree opens opportunities for positions that require strong interpersonal and communication skills in diverse industries.

Introduction

Communication Studies is a broad-based discipline with foundational coursework in oral communication theory and skills development, augmented with course options that add dimension and depth to the student’s understanding of the discipline – such as interpersonal, group, organizational, and intercultural communication, argumentation, journalism, forensics, and communication research methods.

The degree program requires students to critically analyze information and arguments, select and research an appropriate topic and thesis, and logically organize the supporting material into a well-crafted presentation. Students will employ appropriate verbal and nonverbal delivery skills and visual aids to present a message to an audience in a conversational and confident manner; and formulate communication solutions to problems in a range of contexts. Students will create messages appropriate for diverse audiences and listeners and develop an improved understanding of themselves as communicators.

To earn an Associate in Arts in Communication Studies for Transfer a student must complete 60-semester Units that are eligible for transfer to the CSU that consist of IGETC pattern or CSU GE breadth and a major of at least 18 Units. Students must have a minimum GPA of 2.0 in all CSU-transferable coursework to receive an associate degree for transfer and all courses in the major must be completed with a C or better. Students earning an associate degree for transfer will not be required to complete any other local graduation requirements.

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