Lamar State College Port Arthur
2016-2017 Catalog
Revised 9-13-16
Contents
Academic Calendar ................................................... 4
General Information ................................................. 8
Automotive Technology ................................... 73
Computer Information Systems...................... 74
Software Developer ......................................... 74
Computer Programmer ................................... 75
Drafting Program ............................................ 75
Graphic Design Program ................................. 76
Cosmetology Programs .................................... 77
Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning
Technician........................................................ 79
Instrumentation Technology ........................... 80
Office Administration ...................................... 81
Office Administration Program ...................... 81
Medical Office Administration ........................ 82
Medical Coding Program ................................. 83
Paralegal Program........................................... 84
Process Technology Program .......................... 85
Admissions .................................................... 11
Developmental Education ............................. 24
Distance Education ........................................ 25
Tuition and Fees .......................................... 26
Financial Aid ................................................ 33
Academic Policies......................................... 38
Academic Performance .................................... 38
Course Information ......................................... 40
Grading System ............................................... 42
Transfer Courses ............................................. 43
Graduation .................................................... 44
Student Services .......................................... 47
Academic Advising .......................................... 47
Bookstore ......................................................... 48
Job Placement & Career Guidance ................. 48
Office of Disability Services ............................ 48
Student Government Association ................... 48
Student Housing .............................................. 49
Student Organizations .................................... 49
Department of Commercial Music ........... 86
SKILLS, U.S.A.™ ........................................ 50
SOAR Student Book Clubs.............................. 50
Eligibility for Extracurricular Activities ........ 50
Student Publications ....................................... 50
Department of Developmental
Education ...................................................... 91
Department of Health, Fitness & Sports 91
Emphasis in EC-12 Music ............................... 87
Audiovisual Production Program .................... 87
Commercial Music–Performance Program..... 88
Commercial Music–Sound Engineer
Program ........................................................... 89
Live Sound Design and Technology ................ 90
Emphasis in Kinesiology ................................. 91
Associate of Arts Degree in Teaching EC-12
Emphasis in Physical Education .................... 92
Student Rights and Responsibilities ....... 51
Extracurricular Activities ............................... 57
Parking............................................................. 58
Other Services .............................................. 59
Department of Liberal Arts....................... 92
Emphasis in Academic Studies ....................... 92
Certificate in Academic Studies ...................... 93
Emphasis in Drama......................................... 93
Emphasis in EC-12 Art ................................... 93
Emphasis in Studio Art ................................... 94
Emphasis in EC-12 Theater Arts.................... 94
Alumni Association.......................................... 59
Campus Security ............................................. 59
Counseling Services......................................... 59
Fitness Center ................................................. 59
Intercollegiate Athletics .................................. 59
Educational Programs ................................ 60
Department of Allied Health..................... 64
Drug and Alcohol Abuse Counseling
Program ........................................................... 65
Nurse Aide Certificate..................................... 66
Surgical Technology Program ......................... 66
Department of Business and
Technology..................................................... 71
Emphasis in Business Administration ........... 72
Accounting Program ........................................ 72
Department of Mathematics & Science.. 94
Emphasis in Criminal Justice......................... 95
Workforce Training & Continuing
Education ...................................................... 96
Academic Courses ................................................... 97
Developmental Courses ........................................ 109
Technical Courses ................................................. 110
Campus Map ......................................................... 134
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