Areas of Study
The subject you would like to study is given many titles in
the United States It may be referred to as area of study,
concentration, curriculum (plural curricula), major, or
program. To obtain the F-1 or M-1 student visa, a program of
study must be listed on the I-20 form; therefore, you must
list a curriculum on your application. DHS regulations do
not allow the F-1 or M-1 student to chose "undecided" as a
program. If you are uncertain of what you want to study
(undecided), we recommend that you select, 0251-Liberal
Arts, because it allows the largest choice of courses. Our
counselors and academic advisors will be happy to assist you
during your studies at LCC to develop your educational and
career plans.
If the major you desire or the university where you would
like to transfer is not listed here, include your preference
in your personal statement, and we will assist you in making
a choice.
Curricular guides list the courses and graduation
requirements for each area of study at LCC. Curricular
guides for programs listed under Certificate of Achievement,
Certificate of Completion, and Associate Degree are printed
in the LCC catalog. Curricular
guides for transfer programs are available by calling or
writing the Admissions Office. You will need to provide the
name and number of each guide that you would like us to mail
to you. Guides mailed to a U.S. address are sent first-class
mail; guides mailed outside the United States are sent air
mail.
The associate degree (2 year career programs) prepares an
individual for a specific type of employment that requires
in the United States only two years of college preparation.
Employment in these careers in your country may require more
or less college study.
Transfer programs are careers where
two years of college study is usually not sufficient for
employment in this field. Additional study is undertaken at
the university level for the third and fourth year resulting
in the bachelor's degree. If your long-term educational goal
is to obtain the bachelor's degree, you should select a
transfer program rather than an associate degree career
program.
All students at LCC, including international students, are
eligible to change their curriculum. However, F-1 students,
according to DHS regulations, must meet with the LCC
International Student Advisor to discuss a change of
curriculum before beginning to study in the new curriculum.
M-1 students who wish to change curriculum are restricted by
DHS regulations in many ways. Your advisor will be happy to
discuss your options with you.
During your study at LCC, our international student
counselors and academic advisors will be available to assist
you in preparing to complete an associate degree or
obtaining information about completing a transfer program,
including preparing for admission to the transfer
institution of your choice. It is the student's
responsibility to meet the admission requirements of the
transfer institution.
Lansing Community College Major Areas of Study and Curricular Codes:
