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.

*Pending SACSCOC Accreditation Approval

Associate of Applied Science

Associate of Arts

Associate of Arts in Teaching

Associate of Science

Certificates of Completion

• Automotive Technology Basic, CC
• Automotive Technology Intermediate, CC
• Business Operations, CC
• Entrepreneurship, CC
• Business Management Accounting, CC
• CISCO Networking/Cybersecurity Technician, CC
• Building Construction Technology Basic, CC
• Building Construction Technology Intermediate, CC
• Construction Management, CC
• Cosmetology Operator, CC
• Court Reporting Machine Shorthand Scopist, CC
• Court Reporting, CC
• Criminal Justice Law Enforcement, CC
• Criminal Justice, CC
• Cybersecurity Specialist, CC
• Dental Front Office, CC
• Dental Assisting, CC
• Electromechanical Technology Basic, CC
• Electromechanical Technology, CC
• Electrician Helper Basic, CC
• Electrician Academy Intermediate, CC
• Emergency Medical Technology Basic, CC
• EMT Paramedic, CC
• Emergency Medical Technology Intermediate, CC
• General Studies (Core Curriculum), CC
• Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning (HVAC) Technology Basic, CC
• Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning (HVAC) Technology Intermediate, CC
• Information Technology Support Assistant Networking Specialist, CC
• Information Technology Support Assistant Software Development, CC
• Instrumentation Basic, CC
• Instrumentation, CC
• Logistics Management, CC
• Massage Therapy, CC
• Medical Assisting, CC
• Ordinary Seaman/Basic Safety Training , CC
• Ordinary Seaman II, CC
• Ordinary Seaman III, CC
• Pharmacy Technology Basic, CC
• Pharmacy Technology, CC
• Plumbing Technology Apprentice Basic, CC
• Plumbing Technology Tradesman Intermediate, CC
• Process Technology, CC
• Safety, Health, and Environment, CC
• Real Estate Management, CC
• Vocational Nursing, CC
• Layout and Fabrication Welding, CC
• Pipe Welding, CC
• Production Welder, CC