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Communication Studies  

The Communication Studies program exists to improve the communication skills of students at College of the Desert. Each course gives COD students the experience needed in applying communication theory in a variety of contexts. In each course, students learn how to think in a clear and logical manner, analyze information critically, and deliver those arguments both orally and in written form. There are six different speech courses offered: Speech 1, Speech 2, Speech 4, Speech 5, Speech 7, and Speech 15.
 
To obtain the Associate in Arts in Communication Studies for Transfer degree, students are required to complete the following:
1.  Completion of 60 CSU-transferable semester units.
2.  Minimum grade point average (GPA) of at least 2.0 in all CSU-transferable coursework. While a minimum of 2.0 is required for admission, some majors may require a higher GPA. Please consult with a counselor for more information.
3.  Completion of a minimum of 18 semester units in the Communication Studies major as detailed in the Program Requirements below. All courses in the major must be completed with a grade of C or better or a “P” if the course is taken on a “pass-no pass” basis (title 5 § 55063).
4.  Certified completion of either the California State University General Education-Breadth pattern (CSU GE Breadth), which requires 41 units (see page 64 of the catalog); OR the Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum (IGETC) pattern, which requires 38 units (see page 66 of the catalog).
 
Students transferring to a CSU campus that does accept the AS-T will be required to complete no more than 60 units after transfer to earn a bachelor’s degree (unless the major is a designated “high-unit” major). This degree may not be the best option for students intending to transfer to a particular CSU campus or to university or college that is not part of the CSU system. Students should consult with a counselor when planning to complete the degree for more information on university admission and transfer requirements.
 
Advisors:
A. Jazan
 
E. Reed
 
COMMUNICATION STUDIES 
ASSOCIATE IN ARTS DEGREE FOR TRANSFER (AA-T)
 
Dept. No. Title Units
Required Courses:
SP 4 Public Speaking 3
Group A: Any 2 courses from the following: 6
SP 1 Intro to Interpersonal Comm. (3)
SP 5 Group Discussion/Leadership (3)
SP 7 Decision Making / Advocacy (3)
Group B: Any 2 courses from the following: 6
MC 1 Mass Media in American Culture (3)
SP 2 Oral Interpretation of Literature (3)
SP 7 Decision Making / Advocacy (3)
SP 15 Intercultural Communication (3)
Group C: Any 1 course from the following: 3
Any Group A or Group B course not used above (3)
ANTH 2 Cultural Anthropology (3)
ENG 1B Literature & Composition (3)
J 3A News Reporting & Writing (3)
MC 1 Intro to Mass Media (3)
PSY 1 General Psychology (3)
SOC 1 Introductory Sociology (3)
  Required Subtotal 18
  CSU General Education or IGETC Pattern 38-41
  Transferable Electives* (as needed to reach 60 transferable units )
  DEGREE TOTAL 60
 
*Elective units to reach 60 unit total must be CSU transferable.