Associate of Arts - Communication Studies - Transfer to a California State University

Berkeley City College's Associate in Arts in Communication for transfer program is designed to prepare students to complete the baccalaureate degree in communication upon transferring into the California State University (CSU) system.

Communication skills are essential to forming and maintaining personal relationships, acquiring and excelling in a job, and relating to the world around us. Through the study and practice of interpersonal, professional, and inter-cultural communication skills, students will learn how their perceptions and self-esteem affect their interactions with others. Beyond this, students will improve their abilities to speak, write, and present information effectively, whether in face-to face interactions or in public or mass-media settings.

Students who successfully complete this transfer program in Communication Studies earn specific guarantees for transfer to the CSU system: admission to a CSU with junior status and priority admission a local CSU campus and to a program or major in Communication Studies or a similar major. Students transferring to a CSU campus will be required to complete no more than 60 units after transfer to earn a bachelor’s degree.

Upon successful completion of this program, students will be able to: • Use speaking and listening skills to resolve conflict and get their messages across as intended in interpersonal, small group, and organizational dynamics. • Deliver presentations that are clear in content, structure, and delivery. • Research and analyze the influence and impact of mass media and culture on society.