COMM 16

About this course

This course focuses on the study of interpersonal communication theory, methods, and research, with an emphasis on developing self-concept through listening, verbal and nonverbal communication, language, and cultural knowledge to ethically maintain effective relationships in an increasingly diverse and interconnected global society, both personally and professionally.

Enrollment availability changes frequently. Confirm status in the official FHDA registration system before enrolling.

Prerequisites

The De Anza catalog lists no prerequisite for this course.

Advisory: “ENGL C1000 or ENGL C1000H or ESL D005.”

Transfer pathways that use COMM 16

ASSIST maps COMM 16 to a requirement in 34 published pathways from De Anza College — 24 shown.

• RECREATION, PARKS AND TOURISM ADMINISTRATIONDe Anza → Cal Poly San Luis Obispo
• COMMUNICATION STUDIESDe Anza → Cal Poly San Luis Obispo
• KINESIOLOGYDe Anza → Cal Poly San Luis Obispo
• PUBLIC HEALTHDe Anza → Cal Poly San Luis Obispo
• Leadership StudiesDe Anza → Humboldt State
• CommunicationDe Anza → Humboldt State
• Communication Studies B.A. - Communication and Public Affairs OptionDe Anza → CSU Chico
• Nutrition and Food Sciences B.S. - Food and Nutrition Communication OptionDe Anza → CSU Chico
• Communication Studies B.A. - Organizational Communication OptionDe Anza → CSU Chico
• Communication, B.A. Environmental Communication EmphasisDe Anza → CSU Channel Islands
• Communication, B.A. Health Communication EmphasisDe Anza → CSU Channel Islands
• Communication, B.A. Organizational Communication EmphasisDe Anza → CSU Channel Islands
• Health ScienceDe Anza → CSU Channel Islands
• COMMUNICATION AND MEDIA, Linguistics Emphasis, B.A. (Transfer Starting Fall 2026)De Anza → UC Merced
• COMMUNICATION AND MEDIA, Media Production Emphasis, B.A. (Transfer Starting Fall 2026)De Anza → UC Merced
• COMMUNICATION AND MEDIA, B.A. (Transfer Starting Fall 2026)De Anza → UC Merced
• Bachelor of Arts Major in SociologyDe Anza → University of the Pacific
• Bachelor of Science Major in Product Design and EntrepreneurshipDe Anza → University of the Pacific
• Bachelor of Arts Major in CommunicationDe Anza → University of the Pacific
• Communication StudiesDe Anza → Simpson University
• CommunicationDe Anza → San Diego State
• Leadership StudiesDe Anza → San Diego State
• Communication (B.A.)De Anza → CSU Fresno
• Communication StudiesDe Anza → San Jose State