The Communication Studies curriculum emphasizes the ability to speak and perform in front of audiences. Courses teach students the skills required for presenting a speech such as analyzing an audience, listening, and coping with fear. Students will learn how to prepare a speech by researching a topic, analyzing arguments and texts, plus organizing and outlining ideas and themes. Courses offered through the program meet transfer requirements for general education, and they may be applied toward an Associate in Arts degree with a major in Communication Studies.
Complete the following course:
COMM 1 COMMUNICATION FUNDAMENTALS 3 Units
or
COMM 1H COMMUNICATION FUNDAMENTALS HONORS 3 Units
Complete 15 units from any of the following courses:
COMM 2 PERSUASION 3 Units
COMM 3 ARGUMENTATION AND DEBATE 3 Units
COMM 9 INTERCULTURAL COMMUNICATION 3 Units
COMM 30 INTRODUCTION TO ORAL INTERPRETATION 3 Units
COMM 35 VOICE AND DICTION 3 Units
COMM 10 GROUP DYNAMICS AND LEADERSHIP 3 Units
COMM 5 INTERPERSONAL COMMUNICATION 3 Units
COMM 106A FORENSIC ACTIVITY A 1 Unit
COMM 106B FORENSIC ACTIVITY B 2.5 Units
COMM 106C FORENSIC ACTIVITY C 4 Units
TA 1 ACTING 3 Units
TA 12 DIRECTING 3 Units
COMM 106A, B, or C is recommended each semester.
Total Units Required: 18-20.5