Lamar State College at Port Arthur
Academics
- Graduation RateNot available
- Majors Available36
- Student-to-Faculty Ratio18:1
- Retention Rate72%
AP Credit Policy
Lamar State College Port Arthur awards college credit for successful performance in these examination programs: College Board Advanced Placement (AP) Program, College Level Examination Program (CLEP), ACT, and SAT I tests.
For more information, view the credit policy on the college's website.
Offers credits
Yes
| AP Courses | Min Score Required | Number of Credits | Course Equivalent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Biology | 3 | Not available | BIOL 1306, 1106, 1307 & 1107 |
| Calculus AB | 3 | Not available | MATH 2312 & 2413, or MATH 1324 and 1325, or MATH 2312 & 2313 |
| Calculus BC | 3 | Not available | Math 2312, 2413, & 2414 |
| Chemistry | 4 | Not available | CHEM 1305, 1105, 1307 & 1107 |
| 5 | Not available | CHEM 1311, 1111, 1312, & 1112 | |
| 3 | Not available | CHEM 1311 & 1111 | |
| Chinese Language and Culture | 3 | 6 | Not available |
| Comparative Government and Politics | 3 | Not available | GOVT 2305 or 2306 |
| English Language and Composition | 3 | Not available | ENGL 1301 |
| 4 | Not available | ENGL 1301 & 1302 | |
| French Language and Culture | 3 | 6 | Not available |
| German Language and Culture | 3 | 6 | Not available |
| Italian Language and Culture | 3 | 6 | Not available |
| Japanese Language and Culture | 3 | 6 | Not available |
| Latin | 3 | 6 | Not available |
| Macroeconomics | 3 | Not available | ECON 2301 |
| Microeconomics | 3 | Not available | ECON 2302 |
| Music Theory | 3 | Not available | MUSI 1301 |
| Spanish Language and Culture | 3 | 6 | Not available |
| Spanish Literature and Culture | 4 | 12 | Not available |
| United States Government and Politics | 3 | Not available | GOVT 2305 or 2306 |
| United States History | 3 | Not available | HIST 1301 or 1302 |
Study Options
Majors and Degrees
The college offers the following degrees: Certificate and Associate
A
- Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
- Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General
- Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
B
- Business Administration and Management, General
C
- CAD/CADD Drafting and/or Design Technology/Technician
- Chemical Process Technology
- Chemical Technology/Technician
- Computer Programming/Programmer, General
- Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
- Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor
- Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General
- Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
- Culinary Arts/Chef Training
D
- Drafting and Design Technology/Technician, General
- Drama and Dramatics/Theater Arts, General
F
- Facial Treatment Specialist/Facialist
- Fine/Studio Arts, General
G
- General Studies
- Graphic Design
H
- Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician
I
- Instrumentation Technology/Technician
L
- Legal Assistant/Paralegal
- Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
M
- Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary
- Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder
- Music Performance, General
- Music, General
N
- Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide
P
- Pharmacy Technician/Assistant
R
- Radio and Television
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
S
- Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness, General
- Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling
- Surgical Technology/Technologist
T
- Teacher Education, Multiple Levels
W
- Welding Technology/Welder
Need Help Choosing a Major?
Keep in mind most colleges don’t require students to declare a major until the end of their sophomore year, and many students change majors at least once.
Special Academics Program
- Distance Learning
- Dual Enrollment of High School Students
- Internships
- Liberal Arts/Career Combination
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