Communication Studies for Transfer (AA-T)
A.A. in Communication Studies for Transfer (AA-T)
The Online Degree Pathway Program at Santa Ana College is an accelerated course program that offers students the ability to graduate in two years. The Associate in Arts in Communication Studies for Transfer (AA-T) is being offered by Santa Ana College in an online format. Students in the Online Degree Pathway complete a fixed sequence of courses. By completing a semester’s worth of classes broken down into 8-weeks, students are able to achieve their degree in a shorter time frame.
The following sequence allows students to meet all course requirements for the Communication Studies AA-T. Associate Degrees for Transfer (ADT's) are designed for students planning to transfer to a CSU campus. Completion of the Associate in Arts Degree in Communication Studies for Transfer also provides guaranteed admission with junior status to the CSU system, although it does not guarantee admission to a specific major or campus. In addition many Independent California Colleges and Universities now honor ADT's and provide admission guarantees similar to those provided by CSU campuses.
| Course Number | Course Name | Units | |
|---|---|---|---|
| First 8 Weeks | Comm Studies C1004 | Intro. to Interpersonal Communication | 3 |
| Sociology 100 | Introduction to Sociology | 3 | |
| Second 8 Weeks | English C1000 | Academic Reading and Writing | 4 |
| Comm Studies C1000 | Introduction to Public Speaking | 3 |
| Course Number | Course Name | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Music 101 | Music Appreciation | 3 |
| Course Number | Course Name | Units | |
|---|---|---|---|
| First 8 Weeks | Statistics C1000 | Statistics and Probability | 4 |
| Comm Studies 103 | Intro to Intercultural Communication | 3 | |
| Second 8 Weeks | Counseling 116 | Career/Life Planning | 3 |
| Philosophy 110 | Critical Thinking | 3 |
| Course Number | Course Name | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Psychology 201 | Introduction to Biological Psychology w/lab | 4 |
| Course Number | Course Name | Units | |
|---|---|---|---|
| First 8 Weeks | Communication Studies 145 | Group Dynamics | 3 |
| Psychology C1000 | Introduction to Psychology | 3 | |
| Second 8 Weeks | Ethnic Studies 150 | Introduction to Ethnic Studies | 3 |
| Journalism & Media Studies 105 | Mass Media and Society | 3 |
| Course Number | Course Name | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Political Science C1000 | American Government and Politics | 3 |
| Course Number | Course Name | Units | |
|---|---|---|---|
| First 8 Weeks | Comm Studies 206 | Gender Communication | 3 |
| Philosophy 108 | Ethics | 3 | |
| Second 8 Weeks | Earth Science 110 | Introduction to Earth Science | 3 |
| History C1002 | The United States Since 1865 | 3 |
Total Transferable Units: 60