Successful completion of the AA-T in Communication Studies guarantees admission into the CSU system by satisfactory completion of a minimum of 60 units of degree credit coursework, including the major requirements and breadth requirements, with a minimum grade point average of 2.0. Students must complete all courses for the major with a grade of C or better. Speech is a social science that views communicative behavior as central to human activity: to individual development, to interpersonal relationships, and to the functioning of political, economic, cultural, and social institutions.<br><br>The program prepares students for programs of study in Mass Communication or Communication Studies. Mass Communication prepares students for professions in public relations, broadcasting, the performing arts, marketing, promotions, sales, and management. Additional careers in fields related to Communication Studies include law, tour guide, political campaign worker, teacher, customer service worker, human resources, public and international relations specialist, negotiator/arbitrator, nursing and related health field careers.