Communication Studies
Division: Humanities and Social Sciences
Phone: (650) 306-3336
Office: 3-205
Email: canhumanities@smccd.edu
Counseling:
Schedule an appointment to meet with a counselor at the Counseling
Center, Building 9, 1st Floor, 650-306-3452. Appointments are
available during day and evening hours.
Communication is fundamental to all human endeavors. The communication major studies the ways humans use communication to shape identity and ideas. Graduates will transfer with both an understanding of important communication theory as well as demonstrated proficiency in communication skills. Communication studies majors will explore a variety of communication contexts, from intimate relationships, to public address, to new and emergent media, exploring the many ways communication shapes our identities and our realities.
Communication skills are essential in both work and social settings. Oral and written communication skills are at the top of the list of qualities that employers look for in job candidates. Career opportunities for the program graduate includes the following careers: Advertising Executive, Business Executive, Communication Specialist, Consultant, Employee Relations Representative, Film Editor, Human Resource Administrator, Impression Management Specialist, Journalist, Media Consultant, Newscaster, Professor, Public Relations Representative, Publications, Radio Programmer, Sales Representative, Speech Writer, Teacher, Technical Writer, Television Producer, Trainer, Writer.
AA-T ASSOCIATE IN ARTS DEGREE - COMMUNICATION STUDIES FOR TRANSFER
| Complete Core Courses, 15 units | Units |
|---|---|
| Course Descriptions: COMM | ANTH | PHIL | PSYC | SOCI | |
| AA-T Degree Requirements ** | |
| COMM 110 Public Speaking | 3 |
| COMM 130 Interpersonal Communication | 3 |
| COMM 140 Small Group Communication | 3 |
| COMM 150 Intercultural Communication | 3 |
| COMM 180 Introduction to Communication Studies | 3 |
| Selective courses: choose a minimum of 3 units from the following: | |
| ANTH 110 Cultural Anthropology | 3 |
| ENGL 110 Composition, Literature, and Critical Thinking | 3 |
| PSYC 100 General Psychology | 3 |
| SOCI 100 Introduction to Sociology | 3 |
| Associate Degree Unit Requirements Total | 18* |
| General Education Requirements Certified Completion of CSU GE Breadth Pattern OR Certified Completion of IGETC Pattern |
34-39 |
** and completion of additional AA-T/AS-T degree requirements (pdf)
ASSOCIATE IN ARTS DEGREE - COMMUNICATION STUDIES
| Complete Core Courses, 15 units | Units |
|---|---|
| Course Descriptions: COMM | ANTH | PHIL | PSYC | SOCI | |
| COMM 110 Public Speaking | 3 |
| COMM 130 Interpersonal Communication | 3 |
| COMM 140 Small Group Communication | 3 |
| COMM 150 Intercultural Communication | 3 |
| COMM 180 Introduction to Communication Studies | 3 |
| Selective courses: choose a minimum of 3 units from the following: | |
| ANTH 110 Cultural Anthropology | 3 |
| ENGL 110 Composition, Literature, and Critical Thinking | 3 |
| PSYC 100 General Psychology | 3 |
| SOCI 100 Introduction to Sociology | 3 |
| Associate Degree Unit Requirements Total | 18* |
| General Education Requirements | 18* |
*and additional Cañada College AA/AS Degree Requirements (pdf 122k)
Cañada College offers lower division coursework required for transfer in Speech. Students should use PROJECT ASSIST (www.assist.org) to research lower division major requirements at the transfer destination(s) of their choice. Also, work with a Counselor/Advisor to determine appropriate transfer coursework.
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