About the Area of Study
This program will help you succeed if you plan to use a foreign language as a primary skill in teaching, interpreting, translating, or business. The courses broaden your background knowledge and awareness of the world and its interdependent people. You are strongly urged to gain a good understanding of the cultural heritage of the foreign language you study.

Wider employment opportunities are available if you combine knowledge of a foreign language with professional programs like business administration, journalism, travel, tourism, hospitality, and education. Courses in French, German, and Spanish are offered in regular classroom instruction format. Courses in Italian, Japanese, Polish, and Russian are offered in the Self-Instructional Language program format.

Scholarship Opportunities
Lake Michigan College has several scholarships available to students that are based on academic excellence, need, and other criteria

See the Financial Aid section to find out if you qualify for these or other scholarships.

Transfer Opportunities
If you are planning to transfer to a four-year college, you should become familiar with the entire four-year program. You should see your advisor for assistance and approval. If you intend to transfer to a professional school or liberal arts college that does require competency in a foreign language as part of their general education, you should become familiar with the specific requirements of that school.

Generally, foreign language competency is equivalent to two years of college study. Michigan State University, Western Michigan University, The University of Michigan, and Lake Superior State University currently require one college year or two high school years of a foreign language. Consult your faculty advisor for specific guidance.