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Lamar State College Port Arthur
2017-2018 Catalog
Phone:
Academic Studies
Contact:
Office:
Email:
Phone:
Dr. Barbara Huval
Madison Monroe Building, Office 119A
[e-mail]
409-984-6330
The Emphasis in Academic Studies curriculum is
designed for students who plan to pursue a
baccalaureate degree but are undecided about a
specific major. The degree plan provides a Core
Curriculum that will transfer to any state-supported
college or university in Texas. It includes the general
education
requirements
for
almost
any
baccalaureate degree. Electives beyond the Core
Curriculum allow students to explore various
disciplines in order to determine a major (See Core
Curriculum, page 63).
Recommended Program of Study
Associate of Arts Degree in
Academic Studies
Course ............................................................ Credit
409-984-6330
The Teaching Art
EC-12 curriculum
is designed for
students
who
plan to pursue a
baccalaureate
degree
in
education to be
certified to teach
art classes from
early childhood /
kindergarten
through grade 12.
Course content is aligned as applicable with State
Board for Educator Certification Pedagogy and
Professional Responsibilities standards and must
include a minimum of 16 contact hours of field
experience in P–12 classrooms.
Students must pass a criminal background check in
order to participate in field experience. Students
must provide criminal background documentation
during the first week of class.
Core Curriculum Courses (See pg 60) ................... 42
BCIS 1305 Business Computer Applications ...... 3
Electives ................................................................. 15
Total Hours ........................................................ 60
Students should consult with an advisor to
determine the appropriate electives. Electives must
be academic tr