Language, Literature, and Communications Studies Pathway
Welcome! This pathway includes programs for:
American Sign Language, Communication Studies, English, English as a Second Language, Noncredit English as a Second Language, French, Journalism and Media Studies (Mass Communications), Library Studies, Noncredit Library Studies, and Spanish
Meet Your Success Team
Here at Las Positas College, we are committed to supporting the achievement of your academic and career goals! We are dedicated to connecting you to the resources and support that you need. Contact any of us with your pathway questions, including these FAQs!
Degree & Certificate Maps
Degrees
High Unit Certificates
Low Unit or Noncredit Certificates
- Advanced ESL Communication Studies
Certificate of Completion - Basic Research Skills
Certificate of Completion - Communication and Writing in English
Certificate of Competency - ESL College Grammar Pathway
Certificate of Competency - ESL College Reading and Writing Pathway
Certificate of Competency - ESL College Speaking and Listening Fluency Pathway
Certificate of Competency - ESL Pre-College Speaking and Listening Fluency Pathway
Certificate of Competency - School Matters Program
Certificate of Competency - Vocational ESL: Retail
Certificate of Competency
Additional Resources
- Meet with a Counselor! Counselors are available to assist current and prospective students in identifying, clarifying, and reaching their educational and career goals.
- LPC's DegreeWorks View your Student Education Plan, confirm completed courses and which courses remain to meet your educational goal. Click here for more information.
- Assist.org View which credits earned at one California college or university can be transferred to another. ASSIST is the official repository of articulation for California's colleges and universities, providing the most accurate and up-to-date information about student transfer.
My Pathway Checklist
Are you interested in earning an Associate Degree, Certificate, Transfer, or have a short-term learning goal? Ever wonder what you could be doing outside of the classroom to make the most out of your college experience? Visit our Pathway Checklist of key milestone activities and support services for all students along your academic and career pathway!
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Explore Intro Courses
Want to start exploring subjects in this area? Here are some great introductory courses you can start taking now!
List of Introductory Courses in the Pathway
List of Career Exploration and College Preparedness Courses
Interested in Transferring to a 4-Year? Research shows that students are more likely to transfer when they complete transfer-level Math and English in their first year.
English transfer-level course and support options
Math transfer-level course options based on areas of interest and learning modes and support options
Important Dates for University of California (UC) and California State University (CSU) Transfer Students
Career Spotlight
Visit Career Coach to take a free career assessment, and search for salary and career information.
Save your results to discuss with an LPC Counselor!
Visit LPC Job & Internship Board (Handshake) to create a free LPC account! Students may search for jobs and internships, RSVP to Career Center events and workshops on campus, and share their resumes with employers recruiting from LPC.