Associate in Arts Degree in Communication Studies
2024-2025 Map
Total Units: 60 - 69
Term 1
16.00 - 18.00 Units. Specified core courses are signified by icon.| Course Name | Units | Notes | |
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| CMST 10: Interpersonal Communication | 3.00 | Meets Area B. | |
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Unit(s): 3.00
This course examines interpersonal communication theories and research and their application to communication in interpersonal relationships in personal and professional contexts. Emphasis is placed on the psychological, social, cultural and linguistic factors that affect person-to-person communication. Subjects covered include communication, psychological and/or sociological theories, principles and research relating to ethical interpersonal interactions, listening, verbal and nonverbal communication, communication climate, conflict resolution, self-awareness/self-concept, perception, emotional intelligence, and relationship formation, development, maintenance, and termination (C-ID COMM 130). |
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| Required Core Choice (Select One): Meets Area 4 | 3.00 | ||
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| English Competency: Area D Choice (Select One) | 4.00 | ||
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| Math Competency (Select One) | 3.00 - 5.00 | Math placement varies; may be satisfied by high school coursework. Meets Area E if satisfied through college coursework. | |
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| Area F Choice: Self Integration (Select One) | 3.00 | ||
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Term 2
15.00 - 16.00 Units. Specified core courses are signified by icon.| Course Name | Units | Notes | |
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| CMST 4: Small Group Communication | 3.00 | Meets Area E. | |
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Unit(s): 3.00
This course is the study of theory and research findings and their application to communication in a variety of small group contexts. It emphasizes group discussion for problem solving, leadership, listening, information gathering, analysis, conflict management, decision making, and public speaking. This class is designed to be experiential and exposes students to small group communication theory and public speaking fundamentals within the context of their own small group interactions, evaluation of group communication processes, activities and presentations in classroom settings and real-world environments. (C-ID COMM 140). |
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| CMST 9: Intercultural Communication | 3.00 | Meets Area B. | |
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Unit(s): 3.00
This course provides an introduction to intercultural communication in domestic and/or global contexts. Students will develop knowledge, attitudes, and skills to become more effective intercultural communicators. Students will explore the influence of cultures, languages, and social patterns on how members of groups relate among themselves and with members of different ethnic and cultural groups. The course also focuses on the theory and knowledge of effective communication within and between cultures, as well as the appreciation and comparison of communication among diverse groups within the larger context of American culture. (C-ID COMM 150). |
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| Area C Choice (Select One) | 3.00 - 4.00 | Department recommends CMST 6. | |
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| Elective (any course numbered 1-99) | 3.00 | Only necessary if the 60 units needed to graduate have not been completed. Consider taking a CSU or IGETC General Education course. Visit www.assist.org to see CSU options. | |
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| Elective (any course numbered 1-99) | 3.00 | Only necessary if the 60 units needed to graduate have not been completed. Consider taking a CSU or IGETC General Education course. Visit www.assist.org to see CSU options. | |
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Term 3
13.50 - 18.50 Units. Specified core courses are signified by icon.| Course Name | Units | Notes | |
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| CMST 12: Forensics (Speech and Debate) | 3.00 | ||
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Unit(s): 3.00
This course prepares students for intercollegiate speech and debate tournaments and/or community events. Preparation includes practice, research, writing and participation in a variety of public presentations and intercollegiate speech and debate tournaments. Community events, as well as forensics events, such as debate, platform, limited preparation, oral interpretation, and readers' theatre are emphasized. This course may be repeated 3 times. (C-ID COMM 160B). |
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| CMST 14: Argumentation and Debate | 3.00 | Prerequisite: ENGL 2 or ENGL 3. Meets Area E. | |
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Prerequisite(s): ENGL 2 or ENGL 3 This course presents basic argumentation theory including identifying fallacies in reasoning and language, testing evidence and sources, advancing a reasoned position, and defending and refuting arguments, and ethical responsibilities of advocacy. Methods of critical inquiry and advocacy are emphasized via the written preparation and oral presentation of cases for and against propositions or points of view through debate and public address. (C-ID COMM 120). |
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| Area A Choice (Select One) | 1.00 - 5.00 | ||
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| Area F Choice: Kinesiology Activity (Select One) | 0.50 - 1.50 | ||
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| Elective (any course numbered 1-99) | 3.00 | Only necessary if the 60 units needed to graduate have not been completed. Consider taking a CSU or IGETC General Education course. Visit www.assist.org to see CSU options. | |
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| Elective (any course numbered 1-99) | 3.00 | Only necessary if the 60 units needed to graduate have not been completed. Consider taking a CSU or IGETC General Education course. Visit www.assist.org to see CSU options. | |
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Term 4
15.50 - 16.50 Units. Specified core courses are signified by icon.| Course Name | Units | Notes | |
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| Area F Choice: Kinesiology Activity (Select One) | 0.50 - 1.50 | ||
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| Elective (any course numbered 1-99) | 3.00 | Only necessary if the 60 units needed to graduate have not been completed. Consider taking a CSU or IGETC General Education course. Visit www.assist.org to see CSU options. Department recommends CMST 12 (may be taken four times). | |
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| Elective (any course numbered 1-99) | 3.00 | Only necessary if the 60 units needed to graduate have not been completed. Consider taking a CSU or IGETC General Education course. Visit www.assist.org to see CSU options. Department recommends CMST 13. | |
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| Elective (any course numbered 1-99) | 3.00 | Only necessary if the 60 units needed to graduate have not been completed. Consider taking a CSU or IGETC General Education course. Visit www.assist.org to see CSU options. | |
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| Elective (any course numbered 1-99) | 3.00 | Only necessary if the 60 units needed to graduate have not been completed. Consider taking a CSU or IGETC General Education course. Visit www.assist.org to see CSU options. | |
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| Elective (any course numbered 1-99) | 3.00 | Only necessary if the 60 units needed to graduate have not been completed. Consider taking a CSU or IGETC General Education course. Visit www.assist.org to see CSU options. | |
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