Communication Studies, One-Year General Certificate

Curriculum Code #4105

Effective May 2023

Division of Arts and Humanities

The study of communication improves a student’s critical thinking, oral communication and written communication skills. This course of study is valuable for professionals wishing to enhance their communication skills and for those intending to pursue the further academic study of communication. Lorain County Community College has articulation agreements with colleges and universities including programs offered by Lorain County Community College’s University Partnership.

Plan of Study Grid
Preferred Sequence
First SemesterHours
CMMC 151 ORAL COMMUNICATION 3
CMMC 165 INTERPERSONAL COMMUNICATION 3
ENGL 161 COLLEGE COMPOSITION I 3
PHLY 174 CRITICAL THINKING 3
SDEV 101 INTRODUCTION TO THE LCCC COMMUNITY 1 1
Communication Elective 2 3
 Hours16
Second Semester
Select one of the following: 3
COLLEGE COMPOSITION II 3
COLLEGE COMPOSITION II/SPECIAL TOPICS 3
COLLEGE COMPOSITION II WITH TECHNICAL TOPICS 3
Communication Elective 2 3
Communication Elective 2 3
Communication Elective 2 3
Transfer Module Elective 4 3
 Hours15
 Total Hours31
1

A student must register for the orientation course when enrolling for more than six credit hours per semester or any course that would result in an accumulation of 13 or more credit hours.

2

Communication elective selected from the following list: CMMC 152, CMMC 169, CMMC 175, CMMC 177G, or JRNM 151.

3

Indicates that this course requires a prerequisite.

4

Select from transfer module courses.

Consult an advisor or future transfer institution for advice in selecting electives that will apply to a specific major upon transfer.

Program Contact(s):

Tammy Bosley, Ph.D.
440-366-7098
tbosley@lorainccc.edu

For information about admissions, enrollment, transfer, graduation and other general questions, please contact your advising team.

More program information can be found on our website.

Program Learning Outcomes

  1. Develop communication competence by adapting message across contexts that demonstrate cultural sensitivity and foster healthy relationships.
  2.  Analyze communication messages presented across platforms using communication theory.
  3. Assemble and present a research proposal.