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Associate of Arts - Communication Studies

Mission College

Santa Clara campus — Santa Clara, California, United States

Study Level
Diploma · 2-Year Undergraduate Diploma
Duration
To be confirmed
Study Mode
To be confirmed
Next Intake
January 2027
Tuition Fee
USD 10,080
Application Fee
USD 100
Scholarships Available
None listed
Post-Study Work Information
Optional Practical Training (OPT): Verify before applying
Application Status
Open — confirm with Eagle Link (Not confirmed)

Program information is subject to institution confirmation. Fees, deadlines, intakes and entry requirements may change.

Overview

The Associate in Arts in Communication Studies for Transfer (AA-T in Communication Studies) is designed to provide a clear pathway to a CSU institution for students who plan to transfer and complete a CSU major or baccalaureate degree in Communication Studies. California Community College students who are awarded an Associate in Arts in Communication Studies for Transfer (AA-T in Communication Studies) are guaranteed admission with junior standing somewhere in the CSU system and given priority admission consideration to their local CSU institution or to a program that is deemed similar to their community college major. This priority does not guarantee admission to specific majors or institutions. The Associate in Arts in Communication Studies for Transfer (AA-T in Communication Studies) consists of lower division courses that provide fundamental skills for success in both personal and professional development. Students gain self-awareness and the ability to build bridges to diverse audiences. The broad-based transfer curriculum includes interpersonal, intercultural, and group communication as well as public communication, argumentation and debate, and speech team activities. The program is highly valued in both academic institutions and professional organizations. Program Learning Outcomes: Students will identify, explain, and apply theories about the communication process as they relate to a variety of audiences and contexts. Students will create and implement effective communication strategies to orally deliver a message appropriate to the context. Students will identify, analyze, and evaluate their own verbal and nonverbal messages as well as those of others in a variety of contexts. Students will research, analyze, and critically evaluate reference material to support the development of communication competence.
Faculty / school
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Field of study
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Credential
2-Year Undergraduate Diploma
Relationship
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Entry Requirements

Entry requirements will be confirmed by the institution or authorized partner before application.

English-language requirements

English-language requirements will be confirmed by the institution or authorized partner before application.

Fees & Costs

Tuition fee
USD 10,080
Application fee
USD 100
Deposit required
Not listed
Estimated other compulsory fees
Not listed — confirm with Eagle Link.

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Scholarships

No scholarship is currently listed for this program. Explore scholarships and funding.

Scholarships are competitive and may change, close or be withdrawn. Eagle Link does not guarantee that any student will receive a scholarship.

Intakes & Deadlines

Upcoming intakes
January 2027, January 2028, January 2029
Application deadline
8 November 2026
Application status
Confirm with Eagle Link
Intake availability
Not confirmed

Campus & Location

Santa Clara campus

Santa Clara, California, United States

3000 Mission College Boulevard

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Post-Study Work / Immigration Information

Please confirm current eligibility with Eagle Link before applying.

Optional Practical Training (OPT)
Verify before applying

OPT and STEM OPT eligibility depend on maintaining F-1 status and on the program. A program counts as STEM only when its CIP code is on the official STEM list — not because its name sounds technical.

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About the Institution

Mission College is a public two-year community college located in the City of Santa Clara, and in the heart of the Silicon Valley. Mission College's first priorities are students, their learning and their success. Our College serves the diverse educational, economic and cultural needs of the student population of Santa Clara, the Silicon Valley and our global community by providing associate degrees, transferable, career and basic-skills courses and programs, as well as opportunities for life-long learning. Mission College prides itself in providing an environment conducive to diverse learning...

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Program information last verified 8 October 2026.