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Academic Programs Division
Degree Plans
Associate of Arts Degree
Students as Lamar State College-Port Arthur who wish to take courses in an academic transfer field of study may
choose to pursue an Associate of Arts Degree. This degree provides a Core Curriculum that will transfer to four-year
institutions and parallels the first two years of most baccalaureate degree plans. Upon completion of the core curriculum,
students may choose from several areas of emphasis to fulfill the remaining degree requirements. These areas of
emphasis include Academic Studies, Business Administration, Criminal Justice, Drama, Kinesiology and Studio Art.
Emphasis in Academic Studies
This curriculum is designed for students who plan to pursue a baccalaureate degree but are undecided about a
specific major. The degree plan provides a Core Curriculum that will transfer to any state-supported college or
university in Texas. It includes the general education requirements for almost any baccalaureate degree. Electives
beyond the Core Curriculum allow students to explore various disciplines in order to determine a major.
Core Curriculum Courses .................................................................................................. 48 semester hours
Electives* ............................................................................................................................ 15 semester hours
Total Hours: .................................................................................................................. 63 semester hours
* Students should consult with an advisor to determine the appropriate electives. Electives must be academic transfer courses. Physical Activity
courses (PHED) may not be used to satisfy the elective requirement.
Emphasis in Business Administration
This curriculum is designed for students who plan to pursue a Bachelor of Business Administration degree.
The curriculum parallels the first two years of study in business administration at state-supported colleges and
universities in Texas and follows the field of study curriculum prescribed by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating
Board
Recommended Plan:
Core Curriculum Courses* ................................................................................................. 48 semester hours
ACCT 2301, 2302 ................................................................................................................. 6 semester hours
BUSI 1301 ............................................................................................................................ 3 semester hours
ECON 2301, 2302 ................................................................................................................ 6 semester hours
MATH 1325 ......................................................................................................................... 3 semester hours
Total Hours: .................................................................................................................. 66 semester hours
* To fulfill Core Curriculum requirements, students should take MATH 1314 to satisfy the mathematics component. BCIS 1305 should be taken to meet
the Institutionally-Designated Option for Computer Science in the Core Curriculum.
Emphasis in Criminal Justice
This curriculum is designed for students who plan to pursue a bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice. The curriculum
requires coursework in basic criminal justice principles and concepts and allows students to complete the degree plan
with various criminal justice electives to suit their educational or career goals. The degree plan follows the field-of-study
curriculum prescribed by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board.
Recommended Plan:
Core Curriculum Courses .................................................................................................. 48 semester hours
CRIJ 1301, 1306, 1310, 2313, 2328 ................................................................................... 15 semester hours
Elective* ................................................................................................................................ 3 semester hours
Total Hours: .................................................................................................................. 66 semester hours
*Elective must be an academic transfer course, and Physical Activity (PHED) courses may not be used to satisfy this elective requirement.
Emphasis in Drama
This curriculum is designed for students who plan to pursue a baccalaureate degree with a major in theater or a preprofessional
degree in law. The degree plan provides a Core Curriculum that will transfer to any state-supported college
or university in Texas. It includes the general education requirements for almost any baccalaureate degree. The electives
beyond the Core Curriculum allow students to explore various aspects of the performing arts.