Associate in Arts Degree in Communication Studies
2018-2019 Map
Total Units: 38 - 48
Term 1
15 - 18 Units. Specified core courses are signified by icon.| Course Name | Units | Notes | |
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| Required Core Choice (Select One) | 3 | ||
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| CMST-10: Interpersonal Communication | 3 | ||
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Unit(s): 3.00
This course is the study of theory and research findings and their application to communication in interpersonal relationships in personal and professional contexts. It examines effective and appropriate uses of verbal and non-verbal messages in the initiation, development, maintenance, and termination of interpersonal relationships. (C-ID COMM 130). |
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| Math Competency (Select One) | 3 - 6 | Math choice determined by recommended placement. Math level V placement by Multiple Measures or test meets Math Competency. Department recommends MATH-11 or MATH-18. | |
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| ENGL-2: Reading and Composition | 3 | English choice determined by recommended placement. | |
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Prerequisite(s): ENGL 118 or ENGL 119 This course develops college-level critical reading and writing practices. Students will critically read expository, argumentative, and fictional texts and develop expository, persuasive, and argumentative academic writing. Essays will demonstrate reading comprehension, analysis, critique, academic research, and synthesis. (C-ID ENGL 100). |
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| Butte Local Area F - Self-Integration (Select One) | 3 | ||
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Term 2
9 - 10 Units. Specified core courses are signified by icon.| Course Name | Units | Notes | |
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| CMST-9: Intercultural Communication | 3 | Double counts for multicultural breadth satisfaction for graduation. | |
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Unit(s): 3.00
This course provides an understanding of the dynamics of intercultural communication. Students will develop knowledge, attitudes, and skills to become more effective intercultural communicators. (C-ID COMM 150). |
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| CMST-4: Small Group Communicaiton | 3 | ||
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Unit(s): 3.00
This course is the study of theory and research findings and their application to communication in small group contexts. It emphasizes group discussion for problem solving, leadership, listening, information gathering, analysis 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, activities and presentations in classroom settings and real-world environments. (C-ID COMM 140). |
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| Butte Local Area C - Humanities (Select One) | 3 - 4 | Department recommends CMST-6. | |
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| Elective | Consider other CSU General Education transfer courses. www.assist.org | ||
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| Elective | Consider other CSU General Education transfer courses. www.assist.org | ||
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Term 3
7.5 - 12.5 Units. Specified core courses are signified by icon.| Course Name | Units | Notes | |
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| CMST-12: Forensics (Speech and Debate) | 3 | ||
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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. Community events, as well as forensics events, such as debate, platform, limited preparation, oral interpretation, and readers' theatre are emphasized. (C-ID COMM 160B). |
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| CMST-14: Argumentation & Debate | 3 | If considering transfer, counts for CSU Area A3 General Education. | |
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Prerequisite(s): ENGL 2 This course presents basic argumentation theory including research, methods of analysis, use and tests of evidence, refutation, and the logical and ethical responsibilities of advocacy. Emphasis is placed on the preparation and presentation of cases for and against propositions or points of view through debate and public address. (C-ID COMM 120). |
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| Butte Local Area A - Natural Science (Select One) | 1 - 5 | ||
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| Kinesiology Activity (Select One) | 0.5 - 1.5 | ||
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| Elective | For transfer, consider a CSU General Education course. | ||
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Term 4
6.5 - 7.5 Units. Specified core courses are signified by icon.| Course Name | Units | Notes | |
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| Elective | 3 | Department strongly recommends CMST-13, which is a prerequisite for CMST CSU Chico major. | |
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| Kinesiology Activity (Select One) | 0.5 - 1.5 | ||
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| Elective | 3 | Department recommends CMST-2. Course can be taken up to three times. | |
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| Elective | For transfer, consider taking CSU General Education coursework. | ||
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| Elective | For transfer, consider taking CSU General Education coursework. | ||
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