Lamar Institute Of Technology

Location and Contact Information

The campus is in a medium-sized city.

Overview

Lamar Institute of Technology, also known as LIT, is located in Beaumont, Texas, United States. It was established in 1946 and known as the Division of Vocations. In 1955, it was renamed to Lamar School of Vocations. It became part of Lamar University in 1972 and was renamed to College of Technical Arts. Later on, the name was changed to Lamar University Institute of Technology. In 1995, it became a separate institution as the Texas State University System absorbed Lamar University. The institute adopted its current name in 1999.

The Student Government Association of LIT is the representative body responsible for the student's overall development. The Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society also plays a significant role and encourages the academic achievements of students. In addition, there are over 140 registered student organizations at LIT. The institute also has a student-programming board that organizes several programs and extracurricular activities such as Diversity Week, Homecoming, African American History Month, Poetry Night, Mardi Gras Celebration, and many more.

Highlights (vs. Other Schools)

• Many students concentrating in science and laboratory technician, real estate and construction management, engineering technician, office and administration, and security and law enforcement.
• High male/female ratio.
• Superior share of faculty on tenure track.
• Large number of programs of study offered.
• Good faculty-to-student ratio.
• Affordable tuition & fees.

School characteristics:

• The school is public.
• Academic calender: Semester.

Features of note:

• Open admission; accepts all qualified candidates.
• The school offers a faculty tenure system.
• Distance learning is available.
• Weekend study is an option.
• Part-time classes are available.

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Degrees Awarded (in 2009-2010)

Faculty

Tenure (2009-2010):

Students

Student enrollment was 2,885 in 2009-2010 (2,154 full-time equivalent).

Undergrads are 100% of enrolled students.

Students under 25 years old represent 70% of the student body. About 6% of the school is at least 40 years of age.

Room and Board

On-campus housing is not available.

Graduate School Focus

The highest degree offered is the Associate.

Programs of Study

(Number of degrees in 2009-2010 in parentheses)

BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT (32 awarded)

• Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
• Business Administration and Management

COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING (11 awarded)

• Computer and Information Sciences

CONSTRUCTION TRADES (10 awarded)

• Lineworker

COOKING AND CULINARY ARTS (3 awarded)

• Institutional Food Workers

ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN (110 awarded)

• Computer Technology/Computer Systems Technology
• Drafting and Design Technology/Technician
• Heating/AC/Refrigeration Technology/Technician
• Instrumentation Technology/Technician
• Occupational Safety and Health Technology/Technician

FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK (18 awarded)

• Child Care Provider/Assistant
• Child Care and Support Services Management
• Public Administration

MECHANICS AND REPAIR (15 awarded)

• Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician
• Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology

MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION (12 awarded)

• Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician

MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY (89 awarded)

• Dental Hygiene/Hygienist
• Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer & Ultrasound Technician
• Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist
• Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist

NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE (1 awarded)

• Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)

OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION (30 awarded)

• Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science

PRODUCTION TRADES (10 awarded)

• Machine Tool Technology/Machinist
• Welding Technology/Welder

REAL ESTATE AND CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT (11 awarded)

• Real Estate

SCIENCE AND LABORATORY TECHNICIAN (88 awarded)

• Chemical Technology/Technician

SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT (68 awarded)

• Criminal Justice/Police Science
• Fire Protection and Safety Technology/Technician
• Fire Science/Fire-fighting