传播研究探讨了人们如何使用消息在各种背景，文化，渠道和媒体之内和之间产生含义。作为一个跨学科领域，传播学课程还包括社会科学，人文科学，哲学和文化研究的贡献。该领域探讨的一些主题包括修辞和公共演讲，辩论，性别差异，人际和跨文化交流，有效的说服艺术，领导才能和专业技能，群体互动和决策制定以及法医演说。该学位为大众传媒，人力资源，企业，政府，社会服务和/或教育领域的职业提供了极好的准备，例如教学，咨询，法律，广播公告，公共关系或任何沟通技能领域高度相关。传播学传播学艺术副学士学位课程为学生转学到加利福尼亚州立大
Communication Studies examines how people use messages to generate meanings within and across various contexts, cultures, channels and media. As an interdisciplinary field, coursework in communication also includes contributions of the social sciences, humanities, philosophy and cultural studies. Some of the topics explored in this field include rhetoric and public address, debate, gender differences, interpersonal and cross-cultural communication, the art of effective persuasion, leadership and professional skills, group interaction and decision-making and forensic speech. This degree provides excellent preparation for careers in the fields of mass media, human resources, business, government, social services, and/or education in such areas as teaching, consulting, law, broadcast announcing, public relations or any field in which communication skills are highly relevant.<br>The Associate in Arts in Communication Studies for Transfer degree prepares students for transfer to California State Universities (CSUs). Students who complete the Associate in Arts in Communication Studies for Transfer degree will be ensured preferential transfer status to CSUs for communication studies majors and majors in related disciplines. The Associate in Arts in Communication Studies for Transfer degree requirements will fulfill the lower division major requirements at many CSUs. Students are advised, however, to meet with a counselor to assess the course requirements for specific CSUs.