PROGRAMS | LIBERAL ARTS PATHWAYS
Communication Pathway
Communication is the study of how people create meaning, share ideas, build relationships, and influence the world around them. If you are interested in storytelling, drawn to leadership, and curious about what makes messages connect with people, the Communication Pathway at Lake Region State College is built for you.
Start Here. Grow Here. Go Anywhere.
From your first semester through transfer, you'll work with faculty advisors who help you stay on track, explore your interests, and prepare for what's next.
Discover the Power of Communication
Communication is about more than speaking clearly. It's about learning how to:
- Understand how people create, interpret, and respond to messages
- Share ideas across different audiences and settings
- Listen thoughtfully, build relationships, and communicate across differences
- Explore how media, culture, technology, and organizations shape the way we communicate
- Connect ideas across public speaking, writing, leadership, psychology, business, and more
Interested in this Pathway?
Have questions or want to learn more? Contact LRSC to get more information about this Pathway and your next steps.
Associate of Arts with a Communication Transfer Pathway
Build a Foundation for What Comes Next
The Communication Pathway leads to an Associate of Arts degree with a structured 60-credit plan that develops critical thinking, speaking, writing, collaboration, and a broad academic foundation while preparing you to transfer to a bachelor's program.
You'll complete the broad requirements of the Associate of Arts degree while beginning coursework that supports the study of messages, media, relationships, organizations, and public life. Depending on your goals and course availability, your pathway may include study in Communication, Public Speaking, Journalism, Media, Marketing, Leadership, Psychology, Business, and related humanities and social sciences.
Where This Pathway Can Lead
At LRSC, you'll build the knowledge, confidence, and perspective to communicate with purpose and carry your voice into whatever comes next.
Find Your Voice
Build your skills in speaking, writing, listening, and sharing ideas while developing your own communication style and learning how to connect with different audiences.
Connect Ideas and People
Explore how communication shapes relationships, organizations, media, and public life while learning to connect with different audiences.
Where Communication Can Take You
Prepare for opportunities in communication studies, public relations, journalism, digital media, marketing, leadership, and more.
Admission Info
We welcome students from all backgrounds who are looking for a supportive learning environment focused on guidance and student success.
Whether you're interested in speaking, writing, media, or leadership, LRSC gives you the opportunity to explore where communication can take you.
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Tuition & Costs
LRSC offers financial aid opportunities to help make college more affordable. Students may qualify for scholarships, grants, and work-study opportunities.
We are here to help you understand your options and find a plan that works for you.
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