The goal of the Communication Studies 2.0 Associate in Arts for Transfer program is to prepare students for transfer to a California State University to pursue a Bachelor’s Degree in Communication Studies or a similar major. The program is intended and designed to make the transfer of Columbia College students to CSU as seamless as possible. The major requirements of this degree align with the Transfer Model Curriculum. It is the most efficient pathway for students desiring to transfer to CSU in a similar major in a timely manner. Students should consult with a counselor to determine whether this degree is the best option for their transfer goals.
The Communication Studies 2.0 Associate in Arts for Transfer program at Columbia College focuses on the areas of public speaking, argumentation and debate, small group communication, oral expression and interpretation, and intercultural communication. It is designed to increase student skills in verbal communication and public speaking, analysis and listening, interpersonal relationships, teamwork, leadership, motivation, initiative, and an appreciation for diversity.
