{
  "college": "miracosta-college",
  "edition": "2026-2027",
  "departmentName": "Communication Studies",
  "id": "communication--communication-studies-for-transfer-2-0-associate-in-arts-degree",
  "name": "Communication Studies for Transfer 2.0",
  "award": "Associate in Arts Degree",
  "department": "communication",
  "sourceUrl": "https://catalog.miracosta.edu/disciplines/communication/",
  "blocks": [
    {
      "kind": "text",
      "markdown": "Students completing this associate degree will have completed lower-division major preparation requirements for a communications degree, an emphasis or option within a communications degree, or a degree considered similar to communications at a participating California State University (CSU) campus.\n\nFollowing transfer to a participating CSU campus, students will be required to complete no more than 60 units to obtain a bachelor’s degree; however, some CSU campuses may require additional lower-division major preparation. This degree may not be appropriate preparation for students transferring to a CSU campus not accepting this degree or to a university or college that is not part of the CSU system. Students should consult with a MiraCosta counselor for further information regarding the most efficient pathway to transfer as a communications major and to determine which CSU campuses are participating in this program.\n\n##### Graduation Requirements\n\n-   Complete a minimum of 60 CSU-transferable semester units.\n-   Complete all courses in the major with a “C” or \"P\" or better.\n-   Complete the Cal-GETC general education pattern. \n-   Obtain a minimum CSU-transferable grade point average of 2.0.\n-   Complete a minimum of 12 semester units in residence at MiraCosta College.\n\n##### Program Student Learning Outcomes\n\nUpon completion of this program, the student will be able to present clear and effective messages and understand the relevance of the theories and methods of communication."
    },
    {
      "kind": "courselist",
      "title": "Course Requirements",
      "rows": [
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          "type": "comment",
          "text": "Required Core:"
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "COMM C1000",
          "title": "Introduction to Public Speaking *",
          "units": "3",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "COMM C1004",
          "title": "Interpersonal Communication",
          "units": "3",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "comment",
          "text": "List A: 6 Units. Select two courses.",
          "units": "6"
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "COMM 106",
          "title": "Group Communication",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "COMM 111",
          "title": "Narrative Performance",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "COMM 120",
          "title": "Principles of Human Communication *",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "COMM 212",
          "title": "Argumentation",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "COMM 215",
          "title": "Intercultural Communication *",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "COMM 220",
          "title": "Introduction to Mass Communication *",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "comment",
          "text": "List B: 6 Units. Select two courses.",
          "units": "6"
        },
        {
          "type": "comment",
          "text": "Any course from List A not already used."
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "COMM 135",
          "title": "Gender Studies in Communication *",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "COMM 144",
          "title": "Race and Ethnicity in Communication",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "COMM 186",
          "title": "Social Media Strategies for Communication Studies",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "total",
          "text": "Total Units",
          "units": "18"
        }
      ]
    },
    {
      "kind": "text",
      "markdown": "*. Course satisfies a general education requirement on the Cal-GETC general education pattern. To ensure this degree is completed with no more than 60 units, students should select courses that will also satisfy a general education requirement.\n\n**NOTE**: Students are strongly advised to select courses that meet lower-division major preparation requirements at their transfer university and to complete the History, Constitution, and American Ideals requirement prior to transfer."
    }
  ]
}