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"LSSU has a great reputation for placing students in graduate and professional schools. Many of my classmates from LSSU are now pursuing graduate and professional studies at some of the finest universities in Canada and the United States."

"The student-faculty interaction and the ability to conduct research at the undergraduate level really helped me to achieve success in a competitive graduate program. My professors at LSSU were always interested in helping us succeed."

Luke Ferra of Sault Ste. Marie graduated from LSSU in 2006 with a degree in biology and is now working toward a master's degree in epidemiology at University of Western Ontario in London. He plans to continue his studies in the medical sciences.

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Biology Major

Communication

Offers versatility, nationally award-winning faculty, and excellent preparation for a career or graduate education.

It is estimated that 75% of a person's day is spent communicating in some way.

Versatility

Degrees

The communication and theatre program offers versatility, nationally award-winning faculty, and excellent preparation for a career or graduate education. The variety of elective choices allows for program adaptability to better meet future career goals. Culminating in a capstone experience of a communication internship or independent research project, the program provides a blend of theoretical and practical knowledge and experience necessary for success in the communication arts.

Possible careers in the communication field include:

Public Relations Specialist — Manages communication between a business or organization and its customers and employees.
Nonprofit Organization Director — Oversees the employees and volunteers within a service organization.
Human Resources Manager — Oversees the hiring and training of an organization’s employees.
Sales Manager — Directs the sales business within an organization.
Entertainer — Performs in stage, television, or film.
Arts Administrator — Directs the business operations

B.A. Communication

"The tongue is the only tool that gets sharper with use." - Washington Irving

Average Salary of Graduates (NACE)

$33,418

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Jade Olds

I came to LSSU as a liberal arts major. I was planning to switch my major to marketing, and then I took Communication 101. I loved the subject matter and the professor was extremely knowledgeable and inspiring. I reviewed the communication courses and requirements and decided that it was definitely the major for me. I was still interested in marketing so I decided to make it my minor. [ more ]