Interpersonal Communication

A.A. Degree

Certificate of Achievement

Contact:

(408) 848-4701

las@gavilan.edu

Interpersonal Communication A.A. Degree

The knowledge and skills in this major are designed to promote positive communication and increase problem-solving skills in work and personal environments. Those interested in psychology will also benefit from this major.

Recommended Electives: SOC 1A, HE 2

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CMUN 10         Small Group Communication                     3    units
PSYC 1A         Introduction to Psychology                    3    units
PSYC 27         Contemporary Leadership                       3    units
PSYC 30         Psychology of Interpersonal Communication     2    units
PSYC 52*         Peer Counseling                              2    units
Choose one:
    PSYC 41   Psychology of Adjustment  (2 units)
    SOC 3     Sociology of Minorities  (3 units)
                                                               2-3    units
Choose one:
    ANTH 3     Cultural Anthropology  (3 units)
    SOC 4      Sociology of Women and Men  (3 units)
    SOC 21     Marriage and the Family  (3 units)
                                                               3    units
Total Units for Major:                                         18-19    UNITS
Plus completion of general education requirements              units vary
Total Units Required for A.A.:                                 minimum of 60    UNITS 

Interpersonal Communication Certificate of Achievement

The knowledge and skills in this Certificate of Achievement are designed to promote positive communication and increase problem-solving skills in work and personal environments.

CMUN 10         Small Group Communication                      3    units
PSYC 27         Contemporary Leadership                        3    units
PSYC 30         Psychology of Interpersonal Communication      2    units 
PSYC 52*        Peer Counseling                                2    units
Total Units for Certificate of Achievement:                    10    UNITS

* There are times when a course listed as a requirement for a major or certificate 
cannot be offered in a reasonable timeframe. Course substitutions and waivers will 
be considered by the department. Please contact the department chairperson. This 
information is available from the Office of Instruction - (408) 848-4761.