LSC 1103 Professional Written Communication (0-6-3)

Introduces students to the principles of effective professional written communication and its various formats. Enables students to produce written work that is organized, clear, coherent, and concise, using appropriate vocabulary, language structures and mechanics to present their work in a professional context.

LSC 1503 Professional Spoken Communication (0-6-3)

Develops students' language and key skills required in professional spoken communication for the workplace in this class-based course. Students develop strategies, such as using correct register, body language, active listening, confidence and rapport building. They apply these strategies to workplace contexts to share information, such as in a presentation, including digital media, and to interact with others, such as in an interview.

LSC 2193 Applied Skills Capstone (2-2-3)

Incorporates the skills and competencies introduced in the pre-requisite courses into a futures-based applied research capstone course in which students conceptualize a study, collect secondary research data, analyze and interpret data, and present findings in a professional written product. Develops students’ interview skills for future workforce preparedness.

LSC 3023 Professional English (2-2-3)

Focus is on career preparation by developing students’ professional skills, as well as writing, speaking, listening, and innovative thinking skills. Students will demonstrate a mastery of taught content by analyzing and synthesizing different job related scenarios using problem solving and negotiation skills. Students demonstrate proficiency in conducting and participating in career related meetings, simulations, and presentations.

Prerequisites: LSC 1103