COMMUNICATIONS
MAJOR ADVISEMENT
AA-T
COURSE
COMM G100
COMM G110
COMM G112
COMM G220
COMM G255
COMM G260
JOUR G180
JOUR G185
MATH G160
PHOTO G120
AA-T
OTHER
TITLE
Interpersonal
Communication
Public Speaking
Group Dynamics
Argumentation &
Debate
Intercultural
Communication
Organizational
Communication
Intro to Mass
Comm
Writing for News
Media
Statistics
Black and White
Photo
Accepts AAT?
CSUDH
CSUF
Communications
CSUF
Communication
Studies
X
CSULB
Communication
Studies
CSULB
Communicative
Disorders
CSULB
Journalism
COMM 110
X
X
X
HCOM 102
COMM 130
HCOM 235
COMM 131
X
X
COMM 220
(3.1)
COM 100
COMM 233
COM 250
COMM 101
(2.1)
JOUR 110
JOUR 120
PSY 210
COM 206
(1.1)
Y
Y
2.2
Y
3.2
ADVISING NOTE: Major is different at each campus, with some locations focusing on Communication Studies/Human Communication, and others
focused on Mass Communication: Entertainment, Public Relations, and Journalism. Please consult with a GWC Counselor to determine the best
program to meet your educational goals.
AA-T: Associate of Arts for Transfer: Communication Studies. See www.adegreewithaguarantee.com or ask a counselor for more details on this degree.
CSU DOMINGUEZ HILLS: 2014-15 Articulation is not available. 2013-14 information included. Options available in Journalism, Media Studies, and Public
Relations.
1.1: Lower-division elective course for all options.
CSU FULLERTON: Three programs available at this campus: Communications, Communication Studies, Communicative Disorders
A) Communications. Options available in: Advertising, Entertainment & Tourism, Journalism (Broadcast, Print, Visual), Photocommunications, and Public
Relations. The Accrediting Council on Education in Journalism and Mass Communication has set forth strict guidelines for majors in communications. It is
imperative that students review the CSUF catalog for additional requirements.
2.1: Required for all options except Advertising.
B) Speech Communication. Options available in: Argumentation and Persuasion, Intercultural Communication, Interpersonal Communication,
Organizational Communication, Communication Studies
C) Communicative Disorders. 2.2: No lower division preparation for Communicative Disorders.
CSU LONG BEACH: All majors at this campus are impacted. Please see counselor for admission and selection criteria for this major.
Three programs available at this campus: Communication Studies, Communicative Disorders, and Journalism.
A) Communication Studies: Local Admission: Minimum 2.5 GPA required and completion of major preparation coursework above with a 2.5 GPA for
admission. Options available in Communication Studies General, Interpersonal and Organizational Communication, and Communication, Culture, and
Public Affairs. AAT accepted in General and Interpersonal / Organizational options only.
3.1: Required for option in Interpersonal and Organizational Communication.
B) Communicative Disorders. Local Admission: Minimum 3.5 GPA required and completion of major preparation coursework above with a 3.0 GPA.
3.2: Recommended science preparation: One Biological Science course (BIOL G221 recommended), One Physical Science course (CHEM G110 or PHYSCI
G100 recommended), One Social Science course (PSYC G100 or PSYC G250 recommended).
C) BA in Journalism: Local Admission: Minimum 2.0 GPA required and completion of major preparation coursework above.
CSU LOS ANGELES:
2.1: University requirement of ENGL G110 with a minimum “C” grade.
COMMUNICATIONS
MAJOR ADVISEMENT
CSULA
Communication
Studies
COURSE
COMM G100
COMM G108
COMM G110
TITLE
Interpersonal
Communication
Intro to Communication
Public Speaking
COMM G112
COMM G220
JOUR G180
MATH G115
MATH G160
Group Dynamics
Argumentation & Debate
Intro to Mass Comm
College Algebra
Statistics
ECON G170
Microeconomics
ECON G175
PSCI G180
Macroeconomics
US Government
PSYC G100
Intro to Psychology
SOC G100
Intro to Sociology
CSULA
Communicative
Disorders
UC Davis
UCLA
UCSD
UCSB
COMUNCN 1
(5.1)
COMM 275 (4.2)
COMM 130
COMUNCN 3
(5.1)
COM ST 1
STATIST 13
X
COMM 278 (4.2)
COMM 176
MATH 102
ECON 109 /
MATH 109
COMM 87
(8.2)
ECON 1
(6.1)
PSYCH 1
SOCIOL 1
POL SCI 40
(6.1)
PSYCH 10
(6.1)
SOCIOL 1
(6.1)
AA-T
Accepts AA-T?
Y
OTHER
4.1
4.1, 4.3
5.2
6.2
7.1
8.1
X* = Articulated as a sequence only. Must complete all coursework in sequence for credit.
ADVISING NOTE: Major is different at each campus, with some locations focusing on Communication Studies/Human Communication, and others
focused on Mass Communication: Entertainment, Public Relations, and Journalism. Please consult with a GWC Counselor to determine the best
program to meet your educational goals. At UC Campuses, Communication degrees are rooted in communication theory and research.
CSU LOS ANGELES: 2014-15 Articulation not available. 2013-14 information included. Three programs available at this campus: Communication
Studies, Communicative Disorders, and Journalism.
4.1: University requirement of ENGL G110 with a minimum “C” grade.
Communication Studies, with options available in Social Change and Rhetoric, Performance Studies, Organizational Communication and Public
Relations, and Interpersonal Communication/Language and Social Interaction.
4.2: Elective coursework for major.
Communicative Disorders.
4.3: Complete three semesters of college-level American Sign Language (SIGN G180+G185+G280).
UC DAVIS: This major is highly selective and requires preparatory coursework for admission. Minimum 2.8 Cumulative and 3.0 GPA in major
preparation coursework. Recommended that major preparation coursework be completed by the time of application for transfer.
5.1: Complete either COMM G100 or COMM G110
5.2: IGETC Certification required. Transfer students pursuing this major who do not certify IGETC must complete a college graduation requirement
in a foreign language.
UCLA: THIS MAJOR IS HIGHLY SELECTIVE; applications undergo review by faculty in the Communication Studies Department. Students must
complete a minimum of four major prep courses by the Fall term prior to admission (coursework should be completed by time of application for
transfer). All courses must be taken for a letter grade. A minimum UC-transferable cumulative GPA of 3.70 is required for faculty review. Visit
www.commstudies.ucla.edu for additional information.
6.1: Select three courses from those listed above.
6.2: An AP Exam A score of 3 or higher on the AP Statistics exam can be used in place of the statistics course (MATH G160)
A score of 4 or higher on the AP Psychology exam is equivalent to Psychology 10 and can be used in place of the psychology course (PSY G100).
A score of 4 or higher on the AP Microeconomics exam is equivalent to Econ 1 and can be used in place of the microeconomics course (ECON G170).
UC SAN DIEGO:
7.1: Transfer students are admitted as a pre-major, and upon acceptance to UCSD, will be permitted to enroll in coursework for the major during
their first term at UCSD.
UC SANTA BARBARA: 2014-15 Articulation not available. 2013-14 information included.
8.1: Students are admitted initially to the pre-major. Students will not be admitted to full Communication major status until they complete major
preparation coursework at UCSB, with no grade below C- and with a grade-point average of at least 3.00 .
8.2: Course not articulated but acceptable for substitution.
Rev 10/05/2014:YV