Recent ProfessorsNot yet assignedRecent SemestersNo scheduled sections on recordClass SizeNot publishedCredits3PrerequisiteCompletion of 24.0 units of college credit with a Transfers ToNot transferableDescriptionEarly Childhood Education Honors minimum GPA of 3.3; a minimum of 5.0 units in the discipline with a minimum grade of B; an ability to work independently; permission of the School Dean based on instructor availability An independent study and research class in the areas of infant, toddler, and preschool early education programs. The student and instructor design an outlined program of study. Students may continue CDFS 099 over multiple semesters not to exceed 3 units. Communication Studies Department DEGREES: Communication Studies (AA-T) CERTIFICATES OF ACHIEVEMENT Sports Broadcasting COURSES: COMM (Communication Studies) ARE YOU THE KIND OF PERSON WHO... � ...desires to express yourself creatively and using imagination or intuition? � ...enjoys feeling free to be inventive without limits? � ...likes to inform, enlighten, help, or teach, using your skills with words and physicality to serve people? � ...is interested in self-expression and thinking critically on the world in which we live? CONTACT INFORMATION: School of Liberal Arts Building: 1300 Room 1307B Phone Number: (707) 864-7250 Fax Number: (707) 646-2072 Dean: Neil Glines GPS provides possible course pathways to reach the destination of program completion Communication Studies Associate in Arts in Communication Studies 2.0 for Transfer (ADT: A.A.-T) Program Description The Associate in Arts in Communication Studies 2.0 for Transfer Program is broad-based and concerned with the preparation and delivery of messages in interpersonal, public and business situations. This program focuses on understanding the communication process and improving communication skills. The program prepares the students to pursue professional goals in a variety of career possibilities including: Community College Teacher, Speech Writer, Communication Consultant, Lawyer, Minister, Personnel Director, Sports Broadcast Journalist, Public Relations, Political Campaign Aide, Sales, Counselor. The Associate in Arts in Communication Studies 2.0 for Transfer is especially appropriate for students who plan to complete a bachelor's degree in Communication Studies at a CSU campus. Students completing the AA-T are guaranteed priority admission to the CSU system, but not to a particular campus or major. Students transferring to a CSU campus that does accept the AA-T in Communication Studies will be required to complete no more than 60 units after transfer to earn a bachelor's degree. This degree also prepares students for communication studies degree programs at other four- year institutions, but does not come with the same guarantees. In all cases, students should consult with a counselor for more information on university admission and transfer requirements. To earn the Associate in Arts in Communication Studies 2.0 for Transfer, a student must: 1. Complete 60 semester units that are eligible for transfer to the California State University, including both of the following: a. The California General Education Transfer Curriculum (Cal-GETC) b. A minimum of 18 semester units in a major or area of emphasis, as determined by the community college district 2. Obtain a minimum grade point average of 2.0 3. Complete all courses within the major with a minimum grade of C or P if taken on a Pass/No Pass basis Program Outcomes Students who complete the Associate in Arts in Communication Studies 2.0 for Transfer will be able to: 1. Critically evaluate speeches, debates, and other communicative performances. 2. Comprehend the skills and techniques necessary to be organized, confident communicators in a variety of classroom settings. 3. Understand the process of communication and communication methods in multiple contexts. 4. Communicate utilizing a variety of performance methods. REQUIRED COURSES...............................................Units COMM C1000 Introduction to Public Speaking.............. 3 COMM 010 Interpersonal Communication..................... 3 Three to four courses from List A...............................9-10 One course(s) from List B............................................. 3-4 Required Major Total Units.................................18-19 List A: (select 3-4 courses) ..................................... Units COMM 006 Argumentation and Debate......................... 3 COMM 008 Group Communication................................. 3 COMM 012 Intercultural Communication....................... 3 COMM 002 Fundamentals of Persuasive Speaking......... 3 COMM 015 Oral Interpretation of Literature.................. 3 JOUR 011 Introduction to Mass Communication............ 3 COMM 050 Forensics...................................................... 3 and COMM 051 Forensics Theory.......................................... 1 List B: (select one course from List B or any course from List A not already used) .......... Units ANTH 002 Cultural Anthropology.................................... 3 PSYC C1000 Introduction to Psychology.......................... 3 SOC 001 Introduction to Sociology.................................. 3 JOUR 001 Introduction to Reporting and Newswriting... 3 ENGL 002 Critical Thinking and Writing about Literature.................................................................... 4 ENGL C1001 Critical Thinking and Writing. ...................... 4 Any List A course(s) not used . ..................................... 3-4 Consult with your counselor for guidance on custom course pathway Communication Studies Sports Broadcasting Certificate of Achievement Program Description This program offers students hands-on experience in the basics of television and internet sports broadcasting. Areas of concentration include performance and technical training for a variety of televised sporting events and productions. The program is geared for those who are interested in obtaining employable skills in a short timeframe, may be completed in one year and serves as a professional development opportunity. A Certificate of Achievement can be obtained by completing the 12-unit major with a minimum grade of C or a P if taken on a Pass/No Pass basis. Program Outcomes Students who complete the Sports Broadcasting Certificate of Achievement will be able to: 1. Obtain and demonstrate skill set for entry level positions in broadcasting and electronic media productions. 2.Amass a minimum of 200 experience hours working on sports production tasks and to acquire recorded audio/video content to compile a demo tape. 3.Broadcast production assignments totaling 200 hours, exams, self-evaluation journals, and viewer response and evaluations. 4.Demonstrate ability to work as an individual as well as an effective team member on sports productions. REQUIRED COURSES...............................................Units COMM 075A Sports Broadcasting � Fall Sports............... 3 COMM 075B Sports Broadcasting � Spring Sports.......... 3 COMM 080A TV Sports Production � Fall Sports............. 3 COMM 080B TV Sports Production � Spring Sports........ 3 Required Major Total Units. ....................................12 Consult with your counselor for guidance on custom course pathway COMM C1000 Introduction to Public Speaking 3.0 Units General Education: SCC: Area 1B; Cal-GETC: Area 1C In this course, students learn and apply foundational rhetorical theories and techniques of public speaking in a multicultural democratic society. Students discover, develop, and critically analyze ideas in public discourse through research, reasoning, organization, composition, delivery to a live audience and evaluation of various types of speeches, including informative and persuasive speeches. 