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Lamar State College Port Arthur
2017-2018 Catalog
Below are several characteristics of successful online
students. Interested students should posess several
of the characteristics below to be successful in online
courses.
Self-Starter ............... No one has to tell me when to
do my schoolwork.
Motivated .................. I feel a strong desire to
accomplish whatever I put my
mind to.
Organized .................. I am a planner and can
schedule things so most get
done.
Goal-Oriented ........... I like to set goals for myself
and follow through.
Computer-Friendly ... I am very comfortable using a
computer and have few
problems.
Assertive .................. If I need help, I'm not afraid to
seek out answers.
Good Writer ............... I can communicate well in
writing.
Tuition and Fees
Vice President for Finance:
Mary Wickland, CPA
Office:
Business Building
Address:
1800 Procter Street, Port Arthur,
TX 77641
Phone:
[phone]
Email:
[e-mail]
Good Reader ............. I can read with understanding
and assimilate large amounts
of information.
Orientation Courses
Students majoring in an associate of arts degree
program must complete EDUC 1100 or PSYC 1100
(Learning Framework) as part of the core
curriculum, and it is highly recommended that they
do so in their first semester of college. Students
majoring in an associate of applied science degree
plan who are enrolled in a developmental course and
who have not completed fifteen (15) semester credit
hours of college level work are also required to enroll
in and complete EDUC 1100 or PSYC 1100.
EDUC 1100 and PSYC 1100 [Learning Framework]
provide an introduction to college and assist the
student in making adequate social and personal
adjustments to college life and the factors affecting
learning and success.
Opportunities are provided that allow students to
develop educational and career goals, as well as to
become familiar with institutional curricula and
policies. Time management, note taking, and
preparing for exams also are stressed.
A designated tuition fee of $89.96 per semester
credit hour is also charged for both resident and non-
resident students.
Tuition
Tuition is calculated based on the number of
semester credit hours which the student registers. It
is determined by the student’s classification as a
Texas resident, a non-resident U.S. citizen or a non-
resident who is a citizen of another country.
Students also are responsible for paying several fees
that support college services and programs. The
tuition rate varies based upon the residency status
of a student.
The tuition rate for resident and non-resident
students is:
Texas resident ............................ $50 per SCH
Non-Texas resident ...................$465 per SCH
Summary of Expenses
Each student must plan a budget carefully. It is
possible to attend Lamar State College Port Arthur
on a modest sum and yet participate in most of the
College programs. To assist in planning expenses,
the following estimate is furnished as a guide.
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