Lamar State College-Orange

Location and Contact Information

The campus is in a town not particularly near any major cities.

Overview

Lamar State College–Orange, also known as LSC-O, is located in Orange, Texas, United States. It opened in the fall of 1969, and the first classes were held in Tilley Elementary School. In 1995, the college became a constituent member of the Texas State University System.

The college presently serves approximately 2,000 students. LSC-O offers two-year academic programs in communication, business, criminal justice, computer science, liberal arts, elementary education, sociology, and natural science. These programs lead to associate of science degrees. More than 25 technical programs are available, which lead to associate of applied science degrees, institutional awards, and certificates of completion.

LSC-O has an active student life and offers numerous student clubs and organizations for the overall development of the students.

Highlights (vs. Other Schools)

• Many students concentrating in science and laboratory technician, computer science and engineering, and nursing and emergency medicine.
• High female/male ratio.
• Affordable tuition & fees.
• High percentage of students are from out-of-state.

School characteristics:

• The school is public.
• Academic calender: Semester.
• Carnegie classification: Associates Colleges.

Features of note:

• Open admission; accepts all qualified candidates.
• The school offers a faculty tenure system.
• There are one or more libraries on-campus.
• 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 2,147 in 2009-2010 (1,474 full-time equivalent).

Undergrads are 100% of enrolled students.

Students under 25 years old represent 63% of the student body. About 8% 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
• Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
• Business Administration and Management
• Business/Commerce

COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING (25 awarded)

• Computer and Information Sciences

LIBERAL ARTS (52 awarded)

• Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
• Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies
• Sociology
• Speech and Rhetorical Studies

MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION (43 awarded)

• Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary

MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY (42 awarded)

• Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technician
• Dental Assisting/Assistant
• Pharmacy Technician/Assistant

NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE (143 awarded)

• Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
• Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
• Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)

OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION (3 awarded)

• Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science

SCIENCE (7 awarded)

• Biology/Biological Sciences

SCIENCE AND LABORATORY TECHNICIAN (43 awarded)

• Chemical Technology/Technician

SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT (17 awarded)

• Corrections
• Criminal Justice/Safety Studies