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Page | 23Credit will be granted in English and Mathematics for student with the following minimum score on the SAT IReasoning Test:SAT Scores LSCPA Course Semester HoursCritical Reading: 590 ......................... ENGL 1301 ...........................................................3Critical Reading: 640 ................... ENGL 1301 & 1302 .....................................................6Math: 600............................................ MATH 1332 ...........................................................3Math: 630...................................... MATH 1332 & 1314 ....................................................6or...................................................... MATH 1332 & 1324 ....................................................6Credit earned for the SAT will be granted in composition and mathematics after a student earns an equal amount ofcredit at LSCPA. The student must petition the Registrar for SAT credit. SAT scores are valid for credit-by-exam for fiveyears.Office AdministrationA maximum of 18 semester credit hours may be awarded to students pursuing an Associate of Applied Science Degreein Administrative Assistant who passed all parts of the Certified Professional Secretary (CPS) examination. A studentwishing to receive credit must submit an application to the Dean of Technical Programs after completing 18 semesterhours of college-level work at Lamar State College-Port Arthur that applies to the AAS Degree in AdministrativeAssistant.If granted, credit will be awarded for ACNT 1303, POFT 2312, POFT 1313, POFT 2301, POFT 1309 and ITSW 1301.The student must be in good standing and TSI-compliant at the time the credit is posted to the transcript. Credit forcoursework awarded through this program will not replace the grades earned in these same courses if they were takenpreviously at Lamar State College-Port Arthur.CosmetologyA maximum of 12 semester hours may be awarded to a student pursing an Associate of Applied Science Degree inCosmetology Instructor if the student is a licensed cosmetology instructor in good standing in the State of Texas.Students also must have a minimum of two years teaching experience in the field in an institution accredited by theSouthern Association of College and Schools (1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097; telephone number 404-679-4501). A student wishing to receive credit must submit an application to the Dean of Technical Programs aftercompleting 12 semester hours of college-level work at Lamar State College-Port Arthur that applies to the A.A.S. degreein Cosmetology Instructor. If granted, credit must be awarded for CSME 1535, CSME 2337, and CSME 2445. Credit forcoursework awarded through this program will not replace the grades earned in these courses if they were takenpreviously at the College.Surgical TechnologyStudents seeking Associate Degree in Surgical Technology who are certified through the National Board of SurgicalTechnologists and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA) may be awarded credit for certain Surgical Technology courses. Astudent wishing to receive credit must submit an application to the Allied Health Department after completing 18semester hours of college-level work at Lamar State College-Port Arthur that applies to the AAS degree in SurgicalTechnology.If granted, credit will be awarded for SRGT 1301, SRGT 1505, SRGT 1509 and SRGT 1360. The student must be ingood standing and TSI-compliant at the time the credit is posted to the transcript.International StudentsInternational students are entitled to all student services and programs for which they are eligible according to lawand definition. The College reserves the right to establish policies for selected groups of students if the policies are in thestudents’ and the institution’s best interest. Applicants will be carefully screened for academic excellence, Englishproficiency, adequate health, and financial self-sufficiency.International students are encouraged and expected to participate in student activity and organizational programs soas to experience more fully the culture and lifestyles of southeast Texas. It is the student’s responsibility to integrateinto the campus environment; however, the College provides an atmosphere conducive to acceptance of internationalsand affords them every opportunity to succeed.Since the presence of international students also entails responsibility for the College in meeting certain distinctiveneeds, it is imperative that adequate provision be made for doing so. The College recognizes this responsibility by settingentrance and exit standards for its non-native English speakers that take into account the minimum language skillsnecessary for success in academic work as well as the minimum standards that a diploma from the College represents.For international students to achieve their educational objectives, certain academic services are essential. The Collegeprovides facilities and staff to meet those needs. Moreover, the College recognizes that English language proficiency, andnot citizenship or immigration status alone, is a key criterion in determining and meeting the needs of students forwhom English is a second language.