Communication Studies 2.0
Associate in Arts for Transfer
Program Details
Communication Studies is specifically focused on the study of human communication within such contexts as interpersonal relationships, small groups, organizations, and cultures. Topics of study vary accordingly and include such areas as language and meaning, nonverbal communication, conflict management, leadership, problem solving, and interviewing.While there is some specific communication skill development in the introductory courses, most courses focus on understanding and analyzing the nature of human communication within the given context.The Associate in Arts in Communication Studies 2.0 for Transfer Degree (AA-T in Communication Studies 2.0) is intended for students who plan to complete a bachelor’s degree at a California State University (CSU) in Communication Studies, or a major deemed similar by a CSU campus
Communication Studies 2.0 Pathways
Pathways listed below are for the catalog year 2025-2026. Maps for previous years are available on each pathway page. What is a catalog year?
Featured Careers
Find your calling. Explore high-earning careers with entry-level data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Communications Teachers, Postsecondary
Master's degree, Doctoral degree
- Job growth: Stable
- Low salary: 47,100
- High salary: 160,210
- Average salary: 77800
Poets, Lyricists and Creative Writers
Bachelor's degree, Some college
- Job growth: Stable
- Low salary: 41,080
- High salary: 133,680
- Average salary: 72270
Public Relations Specialists
Bachelor's degree
- Job growth: Rising
- Low salary: 40,750
- High salary: 129,480
- Average salary: 69780
All Careers in Communication Studies 2.0 (14)
| Management Analysts | Bachelor's degree, Master's degree | Rising | 101,190 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary | Doctoral degree | Stable | 94,680 |
| Media Programming Directors | Bachelor's degree, High school diploma/GED | Rising | 83,480 |
| Media Technical Directors/Managers | Bachelor's degree | Rising | 83,480 |
| Producers & Directors | Bachelor's degree, High school diploma/GED | Rising | 83,480 |
| Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary | Doctoral degree, Master's degree | Stable | 82,540 |
| Library Science Teachers, Postsecondary | Doctoral degree, Master's degree | Stable | 78,630 |
| Communications Teachers, Postsecondary | Master's degree, Doctoral degree | Stable | 77,800 |
| Market Research Analysts & Marketing Specialists | Bachelor's degree, Master's degree | Rising | 76,950 |
| Search Marketing Strategists | Bachelor's degree, Associate's degree | Rising | 76,950 |
| Poets, Lyricists and Creative Writers | Bachelor's degree, Some college | Stable | 72,270 |
| Writers and Authors | Bachelor's degree, Some college | Stable | 72,270 |
| Education Teachers, Postsecondary | Doctoral degree | Stable | 72,090 |
| Public Relations Specialists | Bachelor's degree | Rising | 69,780 |
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