Communication

Degree Awarded:  Bachelor of Arts

Lake Erie College’s communication program offers students an education that will help them stand out in careers in almost any field. Our communication graduates are able to work in related fields such as public relations, advertising, journalism and publishing. 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 their theoretical and historical backgrounds. The study of communication equips our students to analyze, critique, and respond to the social, political, and economic complexities of the world.

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 their theoretical and historical backgrounds.

Requirements for this Major:

52-56 semester credits including:

• CM 215 Interpersonal Communication (4 SH)
• CM 220 Small Group Communication (4 SH)
• CM 241 Mass Media (4 SH)
• CM 250/350/450 Internship in Communication (1-5 SH)
• CM 400 Senior Seminar in Communication (4 SH)

Note: There may be specific credit hour requirements for Internships. Students should review requirements with their academic advisor.

and eight semester credits from:

• CM 240 Language in America (4 SH)
• CM 304 Advanced Public Speaking (4 SH)
• CM 342 Criticism of Film & Television (4 SH)
• CM 170-79/270-79/370-79 Special Topics in Communication (2-4 SH)

and eight semester credits from:

• CM 200 Introduction to Management (4 SH)
• CM 202 Business Communication (4 SH)
• CM 303 Interviewing (4 SH)
• EN 310 Journalistic Essay (4 SH)
• EN 315 Creative Writing: Fiction (4 SH)
• EN 316 Creative Writing: Dramatic Forms (4 SH)
• EN 317 Creative Writing: Poetry (4 SH)
• CM 170-79/270-79/370-79 Special Topics in Communication (2-4 SH)

and a minor in an area of interest outside the discipline of communication (16-20 semester credits).