Communication Studies is the study of human communication. It includes public speaking, argumentation and persuasion, and interpersonal, intercultural, and small group communication. The importance of communication awareness, training, and skills are essential for successful and fulfilling personal, professional, and academic relationships and activities.  Communication skills, theory, and practice are useful in any career including: education, business management, communication management, journalism, law enforcement, mass media and media arts, political science, public policy and administration, social work, public relations, advertising, broadcasting, technology, and finance.

To be awarded the Associate Degree for Transfer, students must have the following:

• Completion of 60 CSU transferable semester units.
• A minimum of at least 2.0 GPA in CSU transferable courses (note that a higher GPA may be required in some institutions).
• Completion of at least 18 semester units in the major with a grade of “C” or better. A “P” (Pass) grade is also an acceptable grade for courses in the major if the course is taken on a Pass/No Pass basis.
• Certified completion of the CSU General Education-Breadth (CSU GE-Breadth) requirements, or completion of the Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum (IGETC) for CSU requirements.

Please Note: No more than 60 semester units are required for this degree and no additional requirements will be imposed by Evergreen Valley College.

Program Learning Outcomes

• Express and convey the message clearly for effective oral communication by articulating the importance of diversity, differing beliefs and value systems, as well as individual opinions.
• Demonstrate effective listening skills to comprehend spoken messages, analyze information critically, and consider multiple perspectives and implement communication technology with consideration of its impact on human communication practices.
• Apply interpersonal skills to create and maintain successful and beneficial social and civic relationships by participating in the civic life of their communities through public address and civic engagement, and advocate for positive change.

Major Requirements

Total Requirements

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Some GE courses may be double-counted within the major and will reduce the number of units.  General electives may be needed to reach 60 units.  Please consult with a counselor to determine which courses are applicable.