College of San Mateo offers two options for extending your communication skills and improving your résumé.
Option #1: Certificate of Completion
Take 2 required courses
- Speech Communication 100 (Public Speaking)
- Speech Communication 120 (Interpersonal Communication)
And take 2 or more of the following options
- Speech Communication 111 (Oral Interpretation I)
- Speech Communication 112 (Oral Interpretation II)
- Speech Communication 140 (Small Group Communication)
- Speech Communication 150 (Intercultural Communication)
- Speech Communication 170 (Organizational Communication)
- Speech Communication 180 (Family Communication / telecourse)
Option #2: Associate of Arts (A.A.) Degree with a Major in Speech Communication
Complete numbers 1 through 3 below
Number 1 -- 15 units selected from the following options
- Speech Communication 100 (Public Speaking)
- Speech Communication 120 (Interpersonal Communication)
- Speech Communication 111 (Oral Interpretation I)
- Speech Communication 112 (Oral Interpretation II)
- Speech Communication 140 (Small Group Communication)
- Speech Communication 150 (Interpsonal Communication)
- Speech Communication 170 (Organizational Communication)
- Speech Communication 180 (Family Communication / telecourse)
Number 2 -- 6 units selected from English or Literature courses
Number 3 -- General education and other requirements for the A.A. Degree (see the CSM Catalog)