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2022-2023 Catalog 
    
2022-2023 Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Programs by Award Type


The academic education division provides course offerings for the student seeking an Associate of Arts or Associate of Science or Associate of Teaching degree. At Lamar State College Orange, a student may earn an AA, AAS, or AAT degree by successfully completing a planned curriculum of freshman and sophomore academic courses comprised of a 42-semester credit hour general education core and 18 additional semester credit hours of appropriate electives. 

The technical and allied health programs are designed to meet industry and business employment needs for a skilled workforce while meeting a broad spectrum of student interest, needs and abilities. Students may enroll in the Associate of Applied Science (AAS) degree program, Certificate of Completion (CC) program, or Institutional Award (IA) program. The Associate of Applied Science (AAS) degree provides a two-year curriculum, consisting of core program courses, related courses, and general studies courses. The Certificate of Completion (CC) is designed to provide core courses in a technical or allied health program that specifically and directly relate to competencies needed for employment and potential advancement in a career field. In Institutional Award (IA) enables students to receive recognition (not designated on transcripts) for entry level employment or industry recognized certifications and/or licensures.

Associate of Applied Science

Associate of Arts

Associate of Arts in Teaching

Associate of Science

Certificates of Completion