The Communication Major

Communication
Degree Awarded
Bachelor of Arts

The Communication major is a broad based program building on the liberal arts foundation all students experience at Lake Erie College. This major provides students with courses both in writing processes and in the history and theory of different forms of communication. This double focus is based on the belief that the processes of oral and written communication must be grounded in substantive understanding of the theoretical and historical backgrounds.

Why choose the Communication Program at LEC?
• Internships that provide hands on experience
• Small classroom sizes that create a personalized learning environment
• Students can gain an understanding of multiple communication methods making them well-rounded and marketable in the field

Opportunities in Communication

Lake Erie College’s communication program offers students an education that will prepare them for careers in almost any field. Our communication graduates are able to work in related fields such as public relations, advertising, journalism and publishing. Lake Erie College is fully accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.

International Experiences
Lake Erie College encourages all students to participate in international experiences. Students may wish to spend a semester at one of our “sister” institutions,
earning credits towards their degree while learning about other peoples and cultures.
Other international opportunities for students are Study Tours. Study Tours are two-week trips that full-time students may take their Junior or Senior year. Most of the cost of the trip is included within the tuition.

Academic Requirements

A Bachelors degree requires at least 128 credit hours.
All students graduating from Lake Erie College will complete 20 semester hours of basic requirements including courses in Math, English, Computers, Public Speaking, and Foreign Language. These courses are normally completed during the Freshman year.

Students will also complete 24 hours of core liberal arts courses. These courses include the subject areas of critical thinking, aesthetic forms, scientific inquiry, cultures and values, sophisticated texts, and social sciences. Each major has course specific requirements, and any remaining credits will be considered as electives.

Requirements of the Communication Major

The Communication major requires 44 semester hours of course work in the areas of speech, creative writing, and mass media. There are also courses in business communication and marketing communication.

Additionally, every student has an Admissions Counselor at LEC that can answer questions about our academic programs. Admissions can be reached at 1-800-916-0904. Please call to visit our campus and meet with a communication professor.

As a Lake Erie College student, you will be the most important part of this endeavor called higher education. You will be a critical participant in our average class of 15 students. Every member of our distinguished faculty will know your name; our 12:1 student to faculty ratio ensures this. Once you join our community, you will benefit from our nearly 150 years of experience in building business leaders, entrepreneurs, scholars, educators, political leaders, and artists.