“LSSU gave me the educational and organizational tools to be able to succeed at those endeavors after college.”
Scott Shackleton '83
Former State House of Representatives
LSSU Outstanding Alumnus Award '05
Communication
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
Alani M'echel Weathers, a senior communication major at LSSU, poses with her first foray into children's books, The Horrible Huckleberry Hex. The book is due out in October, 2009 by Ingram Books. [ more ]