Cal Poly San Luis Obispo Communication Studies
Transfer Requirements and Classes
The major preparation Cal Poly San Luis Obispo lists for Communication Studies transfers starts with COMS 1100, COMS 2205 and COMS 2206; the full list is below.
49 California community colleges have a current transfer agreement with Cal Poly SLO for this major. Pick yours below to see which of its classes count.
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Major Requirements
Cal Poly San Luis Obispo Communication Studies Major Preparation
The courses Cal Poly San Luis Obispo lists as Communication Studies major preparation for transfer applicants, for the 2026-27 academic year. Course numbers are Cal Poly SLO's own; pick your community college above to see the matching class there.
Major courses
Courses listed
- COMS 1100 Introduction to the Communication Studies Major
- COMS 2205 Rhetorical Studies
- COMS 2206 Communication Theory
Complete 1 of these
- COMS 1101 Public Speaking
- COMS 1102 Public Speaking in Digital Spaces
Complete 1 of these
- COMS 2208 Performance, Literature, and Culture
- COMS 2250 Building Advocacy Skills
Courses listed
- COMS 2211 Interpersonal Communication
- COMS 2213 Organizational Communication
- COMS 2215 Media Studies
- COMS 2217 Small Group Collaboration and Creativity
Support courses
Required
- STAT 1110 Applied Statistical Concepts and Methods
Also listed by Cal Poly SLO
Cal Poly SLO lists these under the headings shown, apart from the list above.
Other courses (concentration/emphasis/electives)
- COMS 2226 Applied Argumentation
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Cal Poly San Luis Obispo have a Communication Studies major for transfer students?
Yes. Cal Poly San Luis Obispo offers Communication Studies and lists the major preparation it expects transfer applicants to complete.
What classes do I need to transfer to Cal Poly San Luis Obispo for Communication Studies?
Cal Poly San Luis Obispo's Communication Studies major preparation includes COMS 1100, COMS 2205, COMS 2206, COMS 1101, COMS 1102 and COMS 2208, with more courses in the list on this page. Pick your community college on this page to see which of its classes match.
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