Lamar State College Port Arthur 2016-17 Catalog | Page 71

Lamar State College Port Arthur
2016-2017 Catalog
VNSG 1462 Clinical LPN/LVN Training................. 4

VNSG 1230 Maternal-Neonatal Nursing ................ 2

BCIS 1305 Business Computer Applications* ........ 3

VNSG 1463 Clinical LPN/LVN Training................. 4

Total Hours .......................................................... 13

Total Hours .......................................................... 10

Third Semester

Grand Total ......................................................... 50

Second Year

VNSG 2410 Nursing in Health & Illness III ........... 4

* BCIS 1305 must have been complete within
the last 5 years

Department of Business and Technology
Department Chair:
Office:
Phone:
Email:

Sheila Guillot
Madison Monroe Education
Building, Office 147
409-984-6381
[e-mail]

The Department of Business and Technology
provides high quality technical training in a variety
of fields. Each program has a curriculum designed to
prepare students with the knowledge and skills for
entry into their chosen field. In addition to technical
skills students learn to work effectively with others,
solve problems, and make decisions.
Students receive quality classroom and laboratory
instruction using state-of-the-art instructional
equipment. Students may also be eligible for
internships with local businesses and industries in
some programs of study.
The Department of Business and Technology has
highly qualified faculty committed to teaching
excellence and professional development; faculty
who continually update and strengthen programs
with advisory committee involvement to develop
programs that meet the needs of business, industry,
and public agencies.
Department student organizations encourage civic
pride and responsible citizenship through
community service to produce a well-rounded
individual who appreciates the value of diversity.
The student organizations include Accounting
Society, Alpha Beta Gamma, Gamers United,
International Society of Automation, POWER
(paralegal club), and Professional Cosmetology
Association.
The department participates in the Texas Career
Readiness Initiative. This WorkKeys based
employee job skill credentialing system provides
assessment and instructional support to assure that
students possess workplace skill levels required for
employment. All students pursuing a Level 1
Certificate in the Technical Programs Division must
successfully complete HRPO 1191 (Special Topics in

Human Resources Management). Students must
validate skill levels in applied mathematics, writing,
listening, locating information, reading for
information and teamwork.
The Department of Business and Technology offers
the following Programs.

Associate of Arts Degree
1.

Emphasis in Business Administration

Associate of Applied Science
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Accounting .............................................. pg 71
Cosmetology Instructor .......................... pg 75
Cosmetology Operator ............................ pg 75
Graphic Design ....................................... pg 74
Instrumentation Technology .................. pg 77
Medical Coding Specialist ...................... pg 81
Medical Office Administration ............... pg 80
Office Administration ............................. pg 78
Paralegal ................................................. pg 82
Process Technology ................................. pg 82
Software Developer ................................ pg 73

Certificate Degrees

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Accounting
Cosmetology Operator
Cosmetology Instructor
Esthetics
Administrative Assistant
Receptionist
Automotive Service Technician
Automotive Technology
Graphic Design
Instrumentation
Medical Coding
Medical Office Assistant
Process Technology
Computer Programmer