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Communication Studies (AA.SPCH)

The Communication Studies transfer program emphasizes the importance of developing a variety of communication skills for numerous careers. The program prepares students for the junior and senior levels of study in Communications Studies in areas including persuasion, interpersonal, group, digital, and mass media.

This program follows Math Pathway #1. Math requirements for a specific major may vary from one institution to another. Please consult with an academic counselor or academic advisor to confirm the pathway that is applicable to your major and transfer institution.

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Catalog Term Year: 2026 Spring

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First Year
First Semester

CORECOM-150

Credit Hours: 3.00

GENENG-119

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Credit Hours: 3.00

GENCOM-111

Credit Hours: 3.00

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Credit Hours: 4.00

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Credit Hours: 3.00

First Year
Second Semester

CORECOM-200

Credit Hours: 3.00

GENENG-121

Credit Hours: 3.00

GENMAT-115

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Credit Hours: 3.00

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Credit Hours: 3.00

ELECOM-165

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Credit Hours: 3.00

Second Year
First Semester

CORECOM-213

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Credit Hours: 3.00

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Credit Hours: 3.00

GENPHI-280

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Credit Hours: 3.00

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Credit Hours: 3.00

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Credit Hours: 3.00

Second Year
Second Semester

CORECOM-220

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Credit Hours: 3.00

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Credit Hours: 3.00

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Credit Hours: 3.00

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Credit Hours: 3.00

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Credit Hours: 6.00

FIRST YEAR
First Semester			Hours
CORE	COM-150	Introduction to Broadcasting COM-150 Introduction to Broadcasting Emphasis is placed on all aspects of the broadcasting industry including history, digital radio, high definition television, programming, the FCC, advertising and responsibility to society. A brief explanation of the technical operations of a station is presented. Course Outline	3.0
GEN	ENG-119	Composition I Pathway ENG-119 Composition I Pathway Students will study the writing process by reading essays illustrating a variety of rhetorical strategies, analyzing texts and writing, revising and editing short essays. Course is for students who have assessed into developmental English, receiving supplemental instruction for course completion. Course Outline OR
GEN	ENG-120	Composition I ENG-120 Composition I Students develop a writing process by reading and analyzing texts that illustrate various rhetorical strategies as well as writing, revising and editing short essays. Minimally, students must compose four formal, revised writing assignments, having one reach at least 1,250 words. Course Outline	3.0
GEN	COM-111	Intro to Speech Communication COM-111 Intro to Speech Communication Focuses on the fundamental principles and methods of selecting, analyzing, organizing, developing and communicating information, evidence and points of view to audiences. Course Outline	3.0
GEN	--- ---	IAI Physical/Life Science --- --- IAI Physical/Life Science	4.0
GEN	--- ---	IAI Social/Behavioral Science --- --- IAI Social/Behavioral Science	3.0
	Semester Totals		16.0
Second Semester
CORE	COM-200	Interpersonal Communication COM-200 Interpersonal Communication Principles and practices of oral communication emphasizing message formation and delivery, listening, perception, awareness of verbal and non-verbal codes and managing conflict. Course Outline	3.0
GEN	ENG-121	Composition II ENG-121 Composition II Students will learn how to find, use, assess and document research sources, producing an extended writing project based primarily on library research. Course Outline	3.0
GEN	MAT-115	General Education Pathway MAT-115 General Education Pathway Survey of mathematical topics including set theory, consumer/financial math, measurement and statistics. Problem-solving projects involving detailed written solutions required. Calculators and computers will be used. Intended for students that don't assess directly into MAT-116. Includes supplemental instruction lab. Course Outline OR
GEN	MAT-116	General Education Math MAT-116 General Education Math Survey of mathematical topics with emphasis on solutions to real-life problems. Topics will include set theory, consumer/financial math, measurement, and statistics. Problem-solving projects involving detailed written solutions will be required. Calculators and computers will be used. Course Outline OR
GEN	MAT-124	Statistics Pathway MAT-124 Statistics Pathway Application of elementary principles of descriptive statistics including frequency distribution, graphical presentation, measures of center, location and variation. Elements of probability, sampling techniques, binomial and normal distribution, correlation/regression and hypothesis testing. Graphing calculator and Excel required. Intended for students that don't assess directly into MAT-125 Statistics. Includes supplemental instruction lab. Course Outline OR
GEN	MAT-125	Statistics MAT-125 Statistics Application of elementary principles of descriptive statistics, including frequency distribution, graphical presentation, measures of center, location and variation. Elements of probability, sampling techniques, binomial and normal distribution, correlation/regression and hypothesis testing. Graphing calculator and Excel required. Course Outline	3.0
GEN	--- ---	IAI Physical/Life Science --- --- IAI Physical/Life Science	3.0
ELE	COM-165	Broadcast Writing COM-165 Broadcast Writing The principles of broadcast journalism, copy writing, oral style, editing, writing effective commercial copy and libel laws are discussed for visual and audio productions. Course Outline OR
ELE	--- ---	COM Elective --- --- COM Elective	3.0
	Semester Totals		15.0

SECOND YEAR
First Semester			Hours
CORE	COM-213	Intro to Group Discussion COM-213 Intro to Group Discussion Focuses on the principles and application of public and closed group discussions with emphases on purposes and common forms, critical analyses and participation. Course Outline OR
CORE	COM-220	Persuasive Speaking COM-220 Persuasive Speaking Studies audience attitudes, logical lines of reasoning, and emotional appeals used in causing an audience to accept different views or to adopt recommended courses of actions. Course Outline	3.0
GEN	--- ---	IAI Humanities/Fine Arts --- --- IAI Humanities/Fine Arts	3.0
GEN	PHI-280	Ethics PHI-280 Ethics Introduction to issues and theories of ethics. Includes survey of major value systems and contemporary issues. Course Outline OR
GEN	--- ---	IAI Humanities/Fine Arts --- --- IAI Humanities/Fine Arts	3.0
GEN	--- ---	IAI Social/Behavioral Science --- --- IAI Social/Behavioral Science	3.0
ELE	--- ---	COM Elective --- --- COM Elective	3.0
	Semester Totals		15.0
Second Semester
CORE	COM-220	Persuasive Speaking COM-220 Persuasive Speaking Studies audience attitudes, logical lines of reasoning, and emotional appeals used in causing an audience to accept different views or to adopt recommended courses of actions. Course Outline OR
CORE	COM-213	Intro to Group Discussion COM-213 Intro to Group Discussion Focuses on the principles and application of public and closed group discussions with emphases on purposes and common forms, critical analyses and participation. Course Outline	3.0
CORE	--- ---	COM Elective --- --- COM Elective OR
CORE	INS-299	Independent Study INS-299 Independent Study	3.0
GEN	--- ---	IAI Humanities/Fine Arts --- --- IAI Humanities/Fine Arts	3.0
GEN	--- ---	IAI Social/Behavioral Science --- --- IAI Social/Behavioral Science	3.0
ELE	--- ---	COM Elective --- --- COM Elective	6.0
	Semester Totals		18.0

Total Program Hours

64.0

Call Counseling Services: 217-234-5232
Email: counsel@lakelandcollege.edu

Faculty Contact: Edward L. Thomas234-5035

* There are prerequisites, corequisites, or minimum placement test scores for this course.
** Consult Academic Advisor for appropriate course
FA Course only offered fall semester
SP Course only offered spring semester
SU Course offered in summer term only

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