Requirements for AA-T certified students in Communication Studies

If you transferred into CSUMB as an AA-T-certified student in Communication Studies, you must complete the following courses for your bachelor's degree in Human Communication at CSUMB. If you are unsure about your transfer status, please talk to an advisor.

Download the CCC TMC for Communication Studies

To complete the requirements of the HCOM degree students must complete at least one course which is designated as RTI -Research/Theory Intensive.

Complete ALL of the following courses:

  • HCOM 300: Major ProSeminar
  • HCOM 312: Cooperative Argumentation-Theory and Practice
  • HCOM 339S: Creative Writing and Service Learning
  • HCOM 475: Senior Capstone
  • SBS 350: Domination and Resistance: US since 1880 (Fulfills American Institutions, GE Area D 2)

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Concentrations

Journalism & Media Studies

Complete THREE of the following courses:

Upon prior consent of instructor:

  • HCOM 390: Magazine Writing
  • HCOM 406: Philosophy According to Movies
  • HCOM 486: Mass Media Internship
  • HCOM 487: Mass Media Internship
  • HCOM 487S: Community Media Project SL
  • HCOM 489: Otter Realm Production (this course must be repeated to fulfill concentration requirement)

Practical & Professional Ethics

Complete THREE of the following courses:

Writing & Rhetoric

Complete THREE of the following courses:

Students must also demonstrate second language proficiency through the 201 level. Read more about the Language Proficiency Requirement. if you need to begin language study at the 101 level, consult your department chair to determine your 60 unit pathway.