Career Community: Communication, Journalism, and Language
Curriculum Code: 1834
Effective: Fall 2026 - Summer 2031
Purpose of Track
This degree track is designed for students wishing to transfer to a partner institution with a 3+1 agreement with Lansing Community College. This Enhanced AAA track allows completion of credits required for transfer through the Communication AA 0136 or Communication, Journalism, and Language GA 1823 and completion of additional courses required for the Bachelor’s degree as noted below and as designated by transfer articulation agreements. Required coursework follows for the Communication subtracks of the Communication, Journalism, and Language, Enhanced AAA for students transferring to Eastern Michigan University, Oakland University, or the University of Southern New Hampshire.
Additional Information
A student must earn a minimum grade of 2.0 in all courses.
Completion of an Associate Degree
Completion of coursework required for the Communication AA (0136) or Communication, Journalism, and Language GA (1823) is a requirement for completion of the Enhanced, Communication track. Forty-five credits of the AA or GA coursework must be completed before declaring the Enhanced major.
Contact Information
Before beginning this program of study, students must contact the Communication, Media, and the Arts Department, Gannon Building, Room 1222, telephone number 517-483-1546, or the Sign Language Interpreter Program, 517-483-5329 or signadvising@star.lcc.edu.
Program of Study Required Courses - Enhanced Degree
Completing courses as directed meets transfer articulation agreement requirements for each institution.
LCC makes every effort to limit revisions to the pathways during their effective timeframe. However, the College reserves the right to update certificate and degree title changes, and make course changes as needed, without prior notice.
Eastern Michigan University
Major Required Courses - Select one
|
Course Code |
Course Title |
Credit / Billing Hours |
| ENGL 122 | Composition II | 4 / 4 |
| ENGL 132 | Honors Composition II | 4 / 4 |
Major Required Courses for Selected Minors at Eastern Michigan University (EMU)
Select up to 30 credits related to the minor program at EMU. Students may complete
any approved minor at EMU. Courses required for the most commonly selected minors
are listed below. If you choose a minor other than one listed here, work with an
LCC Program Advisor in the Communication, Media, and the Arts department to substitute
appropriate courses to meet the requirements of your selected minor.
Major Required Courses for the Communication Media and Theater Arts Comprehensive Minor
|
Course Code |
Course Title |
Credit / Billing Hours |
| DMAC 260 | Global Cinema | 4 / 4 |
| THEA 114 | Intro to Technical Theater | 3 / 3 |
Major Required Courses for the Entertainment Design and Technology Minor
|
Course Code |
Course Title |
Credit / Billing Hours |
| ARTH 212 or ARTH 216 |
West. Art: Renaissance to 1900 Global Modern and Contemp. Art |
4 / 4 4 / 4 |
| MUSC 172 | Studio Recording | 4 / 4 |
| THEA 114 | Intro to Technical Theater | 3 / 3 |
Major Required Courses for the Journalism Minor
|
Course Code |
Course Title |
Credit / Billing Hours |
| JRNL 151 | Newswriting and Reporting | 3 / 3 |
| MKTG 229 | Public Relations | 3 / 3 |
| PHOT 111 | Digital Photography | 3 / 3 |
Major Required Courses for the Marketing Minor
|
Course Code |
Course Title |
Credit / Billing Hours |
| ACCG 210 | Priniciples of Finanical Accg | 4 / 4 |
| ENGL 127 | Business Writing | 3 / 3 |
| MKTG 120 | Sales | 3 / 3 |
Major Required Courses for the Professional Writing Minor
|
Course Code |
Course Title |
Credit / Billing Hours |
| ENGL 261 | Creative Writing I | 3 / 3 |
| ENGL 279 | Prose Style | 4 / 4 |
| JRNL 151 | Newswriting and Reporting | 3 / 3 |
| MKTG 229 | Public Relations | 3 / 3 |
Major Required Courses for the Public Relations Minor
|
Course Code |
Course Title |
Credit / Billing Hours |
| DMAC 130 | Intro to Video Production | 4 / 4 |
| DMAC 131 | Digital Cinematography I | 4 / 4 |
| JRNL 151 | Newswriting and Reporting | 3 / 3 |
| MKTG 229 | Public Relations | 3 / 3 |
Minimum Total Credit Hours
71 credits / 71 billing hours
Oakland University
Major Required Courses - Select one
|
Course Code |
Course Title |
Credit / Billing Hours |
| ENGL 122 | Composition II | 4 / 4 |
| ENGL 132 | Honors Composition II | 4 / 4 |
Major Required Courses for Selected Minors at Oakland University
Select up to 15 credits related to the minor program at Oakland University. Students
may complete any approved minor at Oakland University. Courses required for the most
commonly selected minors are listed below. If you choose a minor other than one listed
here, work with an LCC Program Advisor in the Communication, Media, and the Arts department
to substitute appropriate courses to meet the requirements of your selected minor.
Major Required Courses for the Advertising Minor
|
Course Code |
Course Title |
Credit / Billing Hours |
| DMAC 141 | Ethics and Impact of the Media | 3 / 3 |
| MKTG 140 | Principles of Advertising | 3 / 3 |
Major Required Courses for the Communication and Deaf Studies Minor
|
Course Code |
Course Title |
Credit / Billing Hours |
| SIGN 160 | Intro to the Deaf Community | 3 / 3 |
| SIGN 161 | American Sign Language I | 3 / 3 |
| SIGN 162 | American Sign Language II | 3 / 3 |
| SIGN 163 | American Sign Language III | 3 / 3 |
| SIGN 164 | American Sign Language IV | 3 / 3 |
Major Required Courses for the Digital Media Production Minor
|
Course Code |
Course Title |
Credit / Billing Hours |
| DMAC 120 | Intro to Audio Production | 4 / 4 |
| DMAC 130 | Intro to Video Productions | 4 / 4 |
| DMAC 234 | Studio Production Techniques | 4 / 4 |
| JRNL 151 | Newswriting and Reporting | 3 / 3 |
Major Required Courses for the Health Communications Minor
|
Course Code |
Course Title |
Credit / Billing Hours |
| COMM 110 | Communication in the Workplace | 3 / 3 |
| SIGN 160 | Intro to the Deaf Community | 3 / 3 |
| SIGN 161 | American Sign Language I | 3 / 3 |
Major Required Courses for the Public Relations Minor
|
Course Code |
Course Title |
Credit / Billing Hours |
| DMAC 141 | Ethics and Impact of the Media | 3 / 3 |
| JRNL 151 | Newswriting and Reporting | 3 / 3 |
| MKTG 140 | Principles of Advertising | 3 / 3 |
Major Required Courses for the Video Game Studies Minor
|
Course Code |
Course Title |
Credit / Billing Hours |
| ARTS 102 | 2D Design | 3 / 4 |
| DMAC 120 | Intro to Audio Production | 4 / 4 |
| DMAC 130 | Intro to Video Production | 4 / 4 |
Minimum Total Credit Hours
70 credits / 70 billing hours
Southern New Hampshire University
Major Required Courses
|
Course Code |
Course Title |
Credit / Billing Hours |
| ENGL 122 or ENGL 132 |
Composition II Honors Composition II |
4 / 4 4 / 4 |
| ENGL 127 | Business Writing | 3 / 3 |
| MGMT 225 | Principles of Mgmt/Leadership | 3 / 3 |
| MKTG 200 | Principles of Marketing | 3 / 3 |
| MKTG 229 | Public Relations | 3 / 3 |
| PHIL 101 | Introduction to Philosophy | 3 / 3 |
Major Required Courses, Limited Choice - History - Select one
|
Course Code |
Course Title |
Credit / Billing Hours |
| HIST 150 | African-American History | 4 / 4 |
| HIST 211 | U.S. History to 1877 | 4 / 4 |
| HIST 212 | U.S. History 1877 to Present | 4 / 4 |
| HIST 214 | African History | 4 / 4 |
| HIST 215 | World History to 1500 | 4 / 4 |
| HIST 216 | World History since 1500 | 4 / 4 |
| HIST 220 | Michigan History | 4 / 4 |
| HIST 240 | Latin American History | 4 / 4 |
| HIST 250 | History of Modern Asia | 4 / 4 |
Major Required Courses, Limited Choice - Social Sciences - Select one
|
Course Code |
Course Title |
Credit / Billing Hours |
| ANTH 120 | Introduction to Anthropology | 3 / 3 |
| ANTH 270 | Cultural Anthropology | 3 / 3 |
| ANTH 271 | Medical Anthropology | 3 / 3 |
| ANTH 272 | Food, Culture, and Environment | 3 / 3 |
| ANTH 276 | Introduction to Archaeology | 3 / 3 |
| ANTH 280 | Forensic Anthropology | 3 / 3 |
| CJUS 101 | Intro to Criminal Justice | 3 / 3 |
| POLS 201 | Intro to Political Science | 3 / 3 |
| POLS 240 | Introduction to Public Policy | 3 / 3 |
| POLS 250 | Campaigns & Elections | 3 / 3 |
| POLS 260 | Comparative Political Systems | 3 / 3 |
| POLS 270 | International Relations | 3 / 3 |
| POLS 280 | Political Philosophy | 3 / 3 |
Major Required Courses, Limited Choice - Select one
|
Course Code |
Course Title |
Credit / Billing Hours |
| ENGL 255 | American Lit to 1865 | 4 / 4 |
| ENGL 256 | American Lit 1865 to Present | 4 / 4 |
| ENGL 266 | British Lit to 1800 | 4 / 4 |
| ENGL 267 | British Lit 1800 to Present | 4 / 4 |
| ENGL 290 | Shakespeare | 4 / 4 |
| POLS 121 | State and Local Government | 4 / 4 |
| POLS 260 | Comparative Political Systems | 3 / 3 |
| PSYC 203 | Social Psychology | 3 / 3 |
| PSYC 209 | Cognitve Psychology | 3 / 3 |
| PSYC 210 | Brian and Behavior | 3 / 3 |
| PSYC 240 | Psychology of Human Sexuality | 3 / 3 |
| SOCL 254 | Marriage and Family | 3 / 3 |
Minimum Total Credit Hours
89 credits / 89 billing hours