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Lamar State College Orange offers courses that are equivalent in content and quality to freshman and sophomore courses at all Texas four-year colleges and universities. Students can complete programs of study, preparing them to transfer to four-year institutions or to seek immediate employment. Those students seeking personal enrichment, new, or updated job skills will also find what they need at Lamar State College Orange.
Lamar State College Orange is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges to award the associate of arts, associate of science, associate of applied science degrees, and certificates of completion. Contact the Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097, by telephone 404-679-4500, or by visiting the website http://www.sacscoc.org for questions regarding the accreditation of Lamar State College Orange. Normal inquiries about the institution such as admission requirements, financial aid, education programs, etc., should be addressed directly to Lamar State College Orange and not to the Commission’s office. The Commission should be contacted only if there is evidence that appears to support the institution’s significant non-compliance with a requirement or standard of The Principles of Accreditation: Foundations for Quality Enhancement.
The college is approved by the Texas Education Agency for the training of veterans under all classifications. In addition, the Vocational Nursing and Upward Mobility Nursing Programs are accredited by the Texas Board of Nursing. The Pharmacy Technology Program is accredited by the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists. The Emergency Medical Services Program is certified by the Texas Department of State Health Services. The Process Operating Technology Program is accredited by the North American Process Technology Alliance.
Associate of Arts (AA) and Associate of Science (AS) Degrees
AA and AS degrees are designed for transfer to four-year institutions and form the basis for several career options and majors. Students must select courses which provide the best preparation for transfer in a particular major field at the specific institution planned for transfer.
The AA and AS curricula include electives as well as required courses for particular concentrations of study. It is imperative that a transferring student work closely with an advisor to plan a successful program for the selected senior institution. Students pursuing Associate of Arts or Associate of Science degrees must meet the testing requirements of Texas Success Initiative (TSI).
Associate of Applied Science (AAS) Degrees
Associate of Applied Science (AAS) degrees are intense programs of study designed to prepare students for employment after graduation. All programs are developed to ensure that students achieve competencies in job skills. Some courses may transfer to four-year institutions, but students planning to pursue bachelor degrees should work closely with advisors to plan for successful transfer of coursework. Requirements for the AAS degree include general education courses, specified courses in the chosen area of study, and a capstone or external learning experience course. Students pursuing Associate of Applied Science degrees must meet the testing requirements of the Texas Success Initiative (TSI).
Certificate of Completion (C)
Certificate programs are traditionally one-year courses of study that provide specialized technical career training. Successful students develop essential skills and gain technical background that prepares them to enter the workforce. All technical certificate programs with 42 credit hours or less offered at Lamar State College Orange are waived from the testing requirements of the Texas Success Initiative (TSI).
Institutional Awards (IA)
The college offers Institutional Awards reflecting a course or series of courses that represent achievement of marketable skills or meet a student’s self-defined educational objective.
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