UC Merced Communication and Media, Media Production Emphasis
Transfer Requirements and Classes

The major preparation UC Merced lists for Communication and Media, Media Production Emphasis transfers starts with CRES 001, COMM 001 and COMM 002; the full list is below.

115 California community colleges have a current transfer agreement with UC Merced for this major. Pick yours below to see which of its classes count.

UC Merced lists this program for transfer students starting Fall 2026.

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California community colleges with a transfer agreement for Communication and Media, Media Production Emphasis

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Major Requirements

UC Merced Communication and Media, Media Production Emphasis Major Preparation

The courses UC Merced lists as Communication and Media, Media Production Emphasis major preparation for transfer applicants, for the 2025-26 academic year. Course numbers are UC Merced's own; pick your community college above to see the matching class there.

Major preparation courses required for transfer

Complete 2 of these options

CRES 001 Introduction to Critical Race and Ethnic Studies
COMM 001 Speech Traditions · COMM 002 Argument and Debate · COMM 003 Interpersonal Communication · COMM 004 Small Group Communication · COMM 016 Forensics · COMM 018 Introduction to Communication Theory

Complete 2 of these

COMM 016 Forensics
COMM 018 Introduction to Communication Theory
COMM 051 Introduction to Visual Culture
CRES 001 Introduction to Critical Race and Ethnic Studies
GASP 004 Introduction to Arts and Cultural Studies
GASP 060 Introduction to Film Analysis

English composition

Required

WRI 001 Academic Writing

Second course in english composition

Required

WRI 010 College Reading and Composition

Also listed by UC Merced

UC Merced lists these under the headings shown, apart from the list above.

Recommended to complete prior to transfer

2 of these

COMM 001 Speech Traditions
COMM 002 Argument and Debate
COMM 003 Interpersonal Communication
COMM 004 Small Group Communication

Where a list says “courses listed”, or options are separated by a dot, UC Merced's own Communication and Media, Media Production Emphasis requirements say exactly which of those courses you need.

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Does UC Merced have a Communication and Media, Media Production Emphasis major for transfer students?

UC Merced lists Communication and Media, Media Production Emphasis (B.A.) for transfer students starting Fall 2026, with the major preparation it expects them to complete.

What classes do I need to transfer to UC Merced for Communication and Media, Media Production Emphasis?

UC Merced's Communication and Media, Media Production Emphasis major preparation includes CRES 001, COMM 001, COMM 002, COMM 003, COMM 004 and COMM 016, 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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