School Details
Lansing Community College is a two-year public school located in Lansing, Michigan. LCC was founded in 1957 by Phillip Gannon. Lansing is the third largest community college in Michigan based on enrollment size and holds classes at off-campus learning centers throughout the Lansing region and in Howell and St. Johns.
Lansing Community College offers over 200 certificates of completion and associate’s degrees. Classes are offered in traditional and off-campus formats and are held during the day, evening, and weekends for optimum convenience. Off-campus learning includes: online courses, telelearning, The University Center, and off-campus learning locations.
Online offerings are available through Black Rocket, a third-party platform where students participate securely online with other students their age nationwide. There are online camps and classes to match any student’s career interest.
Accreditation & Licensing
Lansing Community College is accredited by:
Higher Learning Commission (HLC)
All Programs
Art & Liberal Arts
The online Associate in Arts in African American History degree program from Lansing Community College provides students with reading, writing, and communication skills, an enhanced capacity for informed citizenship, and an understanding of the present through the informed prism of the past. The curriculum offers a strong foundation of transferable general education courses as well as courses in:
- African-American Literature
- U.S. History
- African History
- Ancient Egypt
- Race & Ethnicity
…and more!
The online Associate in Arts in American Studies degree program from Lansing Community College provides students with reading, writing, and communication skills, an enhanced capacity for informed citizenship, and an understanding of the present through the informed prism of the past. The curriculum offers a strong foundation of transferable general education courses as well as courses in:
- U.S. History
- The American Cultural Experience
- American Literature
- U.S. Economic/Business History
- African-American History
…and more!
The online Associate in Arts in Anthropology degree program from Lansing Community College examines the origin and evolution of the physical, social, and cultural development of humans. In addition to a solid foundation of transferable general education courses, the curriculum offers studies in:
- Cultural Anthropology
- Physical Anthropology & Archaeology
- Race & Ethnicity
- Medical Anthropology
- Food & Sustainability
- World Archaeology
…and more!
The online Associate in Arts in Art History degree program from Lansing Community College prepares students to examine art as cultural documents, allowing them to become active interpreters of how images form their experience of the world. In addition to a solid foundation of transferable general education courses, the curriculum offers studies in:
- Masterpieces of Art & Music
- Mythology
- Design & Communication
- Popular Culture & Mass Media
- Modern European History
- World Civilizations
- Contemporary Art
…and more!
The online Associate in Arts in Creative Writing degree program from Lansing Community College will improve your written and verbal communication skills, and give you an understanding of how others think and communicate their experiences, thereby expanding your understanding of the world and its people. With a strong foundation of liberal arts courses, as well as courses in poetry, creative writing, prose style, and literature, you'll be prepared to pursue a career as a:
- Copy Writer
- Editor
- Poet
- Lyricist
- Creative Writer
- English Language or Literature Teacher
The online Associate in Arts in History degree program from Lansing Community College gives students a strong foundation of transferable general education courses, an understanding of the present through the informed prism of the past, an enhanced capacity for informed citizenship, critical thinking skills, and the ability to read, write, and communicate clearly. Courses cover topics in:
- American History
- U.S. History
- African History
- Modern European History
- Latin American History
- History of Modern Asia
- World Civilizations
Lansing Community College offers an Associate in Arts in Interdisciplinary Humanities program for students who are interested in humanities, cultural studies, and interdisciplinary studies. The curriculum has been designed for students who would like to obtain a bachelor’s degree and advance their interdisciplinary education at a four-year institution. The program can be completed entirely online and offers flexible course schedules.
The online Associate in Arts in International Studies degree program from Lansing Community College examines the political processes, policies, and forms of government of nations other than the United States. In addition to a solid foundation of transferable general education courses, the curriculum offers studies in:
- World Regional Geography
- International Relations
- History of U.S. Foreign Policy
- Public Policy
- Cultural Anthropology
…and more!
The online Associate in Arts in Journalism degree program from Lansing Community College will improve your written and verbal communication skills and give you an understanding of how others think and communicate their experiences, thereby expanding your understanding of the world and its people. Courses covering topics such as popular culture and mass media, prose style, newswriting and reporting, and opinion writing will prepare you for a successful career as a:
- Copy Writer
- Editor
- Reporter & Correspondent
- Broadcast News Analyst
The online Associate in Arts in Literature degree program from Lansing Community College will enhance your written and verbal communication skills and expand your understanding of the world and its people by learning how others think and communicate their experiences. In addition to a solid foundation of transferable general education courses, the curriculum offers courses in areas such as:
- World Literature
- American Literature
- British Literature
- African-American Literature
- Creative Writing
- Gender & Literature
The online Associate in Arts in Political Science degree program from Lansing Community College provides students with an understanding of the United States political system, enabling them to participate and keep democracy and freedom alive. In addition to a solid foundation of transferable general education courses, the curriculum offers courses in:
- State & Local Government
- The American Political System
- Public Policy
- Comparative Political Systems
- International Relations
…and more!
Business
The online E-Business degree program from Lansing Community College prepares students for successful careers involving the application of information and communication technologies in support of business activities. This associate degree is ideal for a broad range of positions, in public, private and nonprofit organizations.
Courses explore topics such as:
- Computer programming
- Web design & development
- Marketing and advertising
- Accounting
The online E-Business Certificate of Achievement program from Lansing Community College provides students with an understanding of the rapidly growing field of e-business. Learn effective practices and software for online marketing.
Courses explore topics such as:
- Web design & development
- Mobile app development
- Web site management
Credits earned from this certificate may be applied toward the online E-Business associate’s degree.
The online Microsoft Office Specialist Certificate of Completion program from Lansing Community College provides students with the knowledge and skills needed to succeed in today's office environment. Microsoft remains a standard in most offices, and courses include studies in how to become proficient in Office, Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook. Credits can also be applied to an associate program at the school.
Computer Science & IT
The online Computer Programmer/Analyst Certificate of Completion is designed for students that have a solid foundation in basic computer skills and are interested in advancing their education within the Computer Programmer/Analyst Associate Degree. Some courses that are offered during the program are Database Concepts, Systems Analysis and Design, Intro to VB.NET Programming, Intro to C#.NET Programming, and Intro to Programming in JAVA.
If you are interested in entry level computer skills, Lansing offers an online Computer Technology Basics certificate. Take this program as a stand alone certificate or apply it to an associate’s degree. Required courses include introductory topics, such as information systems, networking, programming, helpdesk support and more. You can also choose to complete a business or technical writing course.
This certificate is offered completely online.
Criminal Justice, Safety & Law
You can save money by starting your studies for a rewarding career at Lansing Community College with the Associate in Arts in Criminal Justice. Graduates satisfy the transfer agreement for a four-year institution in Michigan to easily complete their bachelor’s degree.
Through the online criminal justice associate’s degree program, you complete general education courses and learn skills such as public speaking. Your online criminal justice studies also include focused coursework on issues such as:
- Crime causes and conditions
- Criminal justice organizations
- Race and ethnicity
- Juvenile justice
You can begin your journey into the legal profession with the Associate in Business in Legal Studies from Lansing Community College. The online paralegal degree imparts such abilities as:
- Researching
- Conducting interviews
- Drafting legal documents
- Using technology for case management
Through the online paralegal associate’s degree program, you gain foundational knowledge to build on with further studies. Your online studies focus on business skills and topics like business organizations, introduction to computer information systems, and critical thinking in law.
You can learn to fight cybercrime with the Associate of Applied Science in Cybersecurity from Lansing Community College. The online cybersecurity degree trains you to perform such crime-fighting tasks as:
- Analyze security vulnerabilities
- Create an incident-response plan
- Implement protection measures
- Secure operating systems
Through the online cybersecurity associate’s degree program, you also learn about firewalls, intrusion detection systems, and countermeasures to cyber threats. Graduates gain skills in ethical behavior and writing policies and procedures.
You can train to work in corrections with the Correctional Officer Certificate of Completion from Lansing Community College. The online law enforcement program provides entry-level skills with studies in such topics as:
- Correctional institutions
- Correctional clients
- Human relations
- Legal issues
Through the online law enforcement certificate program, you meet Michigan’s requirements to work as a corrections officer. Faculty at the college lend their support to help you succeed in your education.
Psychology & Human Services
The Associate in Arts in Psychology degree program at Lansing Community College educates students in the foundations of Psychology. The program has been designed for students that are interested in advancing their Psychology education by pursuing a bachelor’s degree at a four-year institution, pursuing clinical certifications, and understanding the world from a more informed perspective.
Online Psychology degrees allow students to better understand human behavior. Psychologists develop solutions to a wide variety of mental and physical issues to help people and solve issues facing society. A doctoral-level profession, Psychology encourages behaviors that build wellness in settings such as schools, business, the judicial system, and professional sports.
Elective topics available for this degree include:
- Child psychology
- Human sexuality
- Sociology
- Psychology of death
- Positive psychology
- Brain and behavior
The Associate in Arts in Social Science degree program at Lansing Community College allows students to study the origin, development, activities, and behavior of human groups, societies, and social institutions. Students will examine the influence of group behavior on individuals and the effect of social traits like gender, ethnicity, age, and race. This online Sociology degree program is designed for students interested in advancing their knowledge by pursuing a bachelor’s degree at a four-year institution.
Courses within the program cover a variety of subjects such as anthropology theory, society persity, cultural variations, concepts of sociology, social stratification, and social institutions. The program also teaches students how healthcare, discrimination, inequality, education, and family status can create social stratification and cultural issues.
A variety of elective courses are available with topics including:
- Cultural anthropology
- Child psychology
- World religions
- Food and sustainability
- World civilizations
- Political systems
- Social psychology
The Associate in Arts in Sociology degree program at Lansing Community College offers students an education within the fields of Anthropology and Sociology. The online Sociology degree program is designed for students interested in advancing their knowledge by pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Sociology at a four-year institution.
Sociologists study the origins, development, activities, and behavior of human groups, societies, and social institutions. They examine the influence of group behavior on individuals and the effect of social traits like gender, ethnicity, age, and race.
Courses within the program cover a variety of subjects such as anthropology theory, society persity, cultural variations, concepts of sociology, and social institutions. The program also teaches students how healthcare, discrimination, inequality, education, and family status can create social stratification and cultural issues.
Sociology contains many subfields that students can specialize in with further studies, such as:
- Criminology
- Demography
- Education
- Family
- Gender roles and relations
- Gerontology
- Race and ethnic relations
- Social organization and stratification
- Social psychology
- Urban and rural studies
An online Human Services degree allows interested individuals to help others by working alongside professional staff such as social workers and psychologists. They will coordinate and provide support to those in need through direct and indirect services.
Students will receive specialized training in addiction, children and families, or aging. This Human Services degree online is designed for graduates to enter the workforce as pre-professionals and for students who want to transfer to a four-year institution to pursue a bachelor’s degree. Jobs can be found in places such as groups homes and halfway houses, mental health and correctional centers, or in family and child service agencies.
Core topics of study for this major include:
- Human aging
- Addiction and violence in the family
- Human nutrition
- Anatomy and physiology
- Introductions to psychology and sociology
An online Human Services degree allows interested individuals to help others by working alongside professional staff such as social workers and psychologists. They will coordinate and provide support to those in need through direct and indirect services.
The Human Services Certificate of Achievement from Lansing Community College provides essential values, knowledge, and skills for promoting client and community wellbeing. Students completing this Human Services degree online will choose to focus on addiction, aging, or children and families. The program includes a supervised two-semester practicum working in a community agency.
Class topics included in this program focus on:
- Human aging
- Human services
- Personal dynamics and interviewing
- Addiction and violence in the family
An online Human Services degree allows interested individuals to help others by working alongside professional staff such as social workers and psychologists. They will coordinate and provide support to those in need through direct and indirect services.
The Human Services Certificate of Completion is the first of two certificates offered by Lansing Community College in the enhanced Human Services degree pathway. The program follows guidelines from the Council for Standards in Human Services Education and the National Organization for Human Services. Students completing this Human Services degree online choose from one of three specialties – addiction, aging, or children and families.