Academic Degree Options

ACADEMIC DEGREE OPTIONS Academic Degree Options ACADEMIC DEGREE OPTIONS LSC Success Learn, Succeed, Complete is the Lone Star College success and completion plan. Embraced throughout the entire LSC community, it is our commitment to the success of every student. We are here to help students Learn, Succeed & Complete their goals to: Earn an Associate Degree Earn a Career & Technical Education (CTE) Credential Transfer to a four-year university with core curriculum completed Complete coursework to improve career opportunities The LSC Success plan started with the launch of LSC Best Start in 2011. Designed as the Quality Enhancement Plan (QEP) of our ten-year SACS reaccreditation process, Best Start focused students, faculty and staff on four key actions necessary to achieve student success: Set a Goal Make a Plan Get Connected Stay Involved Since then, LSC Success has dedicated resources to studying and revising the policies, procedures, processes and practices that will accelerate and support these actions. LSC Success is equally focused on removing any barriers that prevent students from making progress towards goal completion. As a result, LSC Success is a well-researched and intentionally designed roadmap to significantly improve student success and credential completion. Many aspects of our completion plan have been in place to varying degrees in the past, but all are now consistently implemented and fully integrated into the day to day operations of every LSC campus location. Since Best Start was launched, successive components are being phased in over several years. The current LSC Success phase includes: Common mandatory new student orientation Required student success course Required academic plan Declared program of study in first year Required first term and continuous remediation Required test preparation prior to placement testing Lone Star College is dedicated to increasing the number of students who complete a degree, earn a career certification or successfully transfer core curriculum credits to a four-year undergraduate program. LSC Success Learn, Succeed, Complete is our plan to make sure goals become reality. 94 LSCS Catalog 2014/2015

ACADEMIC DEGREE OPTIONS Degree & Certificate Options Choose the career path that will help you reach your goals for the future. A.A. Associate of Arts A.A. F.O.S. Associate of Arts Field of Study A.A.T. Associate of Arts in Teaching Prepares you to transfer to a Texas public university or college as a junior with the intention of declaring a major in the liberal or fine arts (English; History, others). Includes general education core courses common to Texas four-year universities also called the basics or core requirements. Prepares you to transfer to a Texas public university or college as a junior with transferability of courses chosen for a specific major (Criminal Justice; Speech; Music; Business, and others). Prepares you to transfer to a Texas public university as a junior with a specific teaching major: Early Childhood through Grade 6 Generalist or Grades 4 through 8 Generalist. A.S. Associate of Science Prepares you to transfer to a Texas public university or college as a junior with the intention of majoring in the sciences (Math, Engineering, Biology Social/Behavioral Science, and others) Includes general education core courses common to Texas four-year universities also called the basics or core requirements. A.A.S. Associate of Applied Science A degree program for the student seeking technical career skills for work in a specific career. Includes about 18 hours of general education core courses. Generally designed not to transfer except for the general education courses. AND OR CERTIFICATES Marketable Skills Award First & Second Level Enhanced Skills Certificate Advanced Technical Certificate Prepares you to enter a specialized career field or upgrade your skills for job advancement. Most certificate awards are structured to allow you to move on to a higher level certificate or associate of applied science degree. Prepares you to enter a high-demand career field with minimal training. Prepares you for entry in a career field requiring up to 2 years of training. Pursued simultaneously with an AAS, prepares you for a career field with more specialized training. Pursued after the completion of a related bachelor s or associates degree, prepares you for a specialized career field. For more information on degrees, certificates, and requirements, visit LoneStar.edu/degrees-certificates LSCS Catalog 2014/2015 95 ACADEMIC DEGREE OPTIONS

ACADEMIC DEGREE OPTIONS Academic Transfer ASSOCIATE OF ARTS DEGREE AND ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE DEGREE These programs are designed primarily for students who desire to continue their education at a four-year college/university. At Lone Star College System, the Associate of Arts degree and the Associate of Science degree are generalized degrees. Each degree will not list a specific major but will be called associate of arts or associate of science. While certain courses are recommended, the requirements are essentially the basic first year and second year offerings appropriate for the first two years of many baccalaureate degree programs. Students who successfully complete the degree requirements of the programs of study will be eligible to receive the Associate of Arts degree or the Associate of Science degree from Lone Star College System. Core Requirements for the Associate of Arts and the Associate of Science: A course cannot count toward more than one requirement of the degree. Foundational Component Course Options Semester credit hours Area COMMUNICATION ENGL 1301 and 3 hours of Speech: SPCH 1311, 1315, 1318, 1321 6 hours MATHEMATICS MATH 1314, 1316, 1324, 1325, 1332, 1342, *1350, 2318, 3 hours 2412, 2413 LIFE & PHYSICAL SCIENCES BIOL 1406 OR 1408; 1407 OR 1409; 1414, 2401, 2402, 2404, 8 hours 2406, 2420, 2421; CHEM 1405, 1411, 1412, 2423, 2425; ENVR 1401, 1402; GEOL 1403,1404, 1405, 1445; PHYS 1401, 1402, 1403, 1404, 1410, 2425, 2426 CREATIVE ARTS ARTS 1301, 1303, 1304; DANC 2303; 3 hours DRAM 1310, 2366; MUSI 1306, 1308, 1309, 1310 LANGUAGE, PHILOSOPHY, & ENGL 2322, 2323, 2327, 2328, 2332, 2333, 2341, 2342 3 hours CULTURE 2343, 2351; HUMA 1301, 1302; PHIL 1301, 1304, 2306, 2307, 2316, 2317, 2318, 2321; ARAB 2311, 2312; CHIN 2311, 2312; FREN 2311, 2312; GERM 2311, 2312; ITAL 2311, 2312; JAPN 2311, 2312; PORT 2311, 2312; SGNL 2301, 2302; SPAN 2311, 2312, 2313, 2315 HISTORY HIST 1301, HIST 1302, HIST 2301 (select two HIST courses) 6 hours GOVERNMENT GOVT 2305 and 2306 6 hours SOCIAL/BEHAVIORAL ANTH 2301, 2351; CRIJ 1301, 1307; ECON 2301, 2302; 3 hours SCIENCES GEOG 1301, 1303; HIST 2311, 2312, 2321, 2322; PSYC 2301; SOCI 1301, 1306 COMPONENT AREA OPTION Select one ENGL course - ENGL 1302 or ENGL 2311 4 hours And PHED 1164 ACADEMIC DEGREE OPTIONS TOTAL 42 hours * Specifically designed for elementary and middle school teachers. This course satisfies the mathematics core requirement of three semester hours; however, the fourth hour is not a part of the transfer core curriculum and may be transferred as an elective hour. 96 LSCS Catalog 2014/2015

ACADEMIC DEGREE OPTIONS Requirements for the Associate of Arts: A course cannot count toward more than one requirement of the degree. Foundational Component Course Options Semester credit hours Area COMMUNICATION ENGL 1301 and 3 hours of Speech: SPCH 1311, 1315, 1318, 1321 6 hours MATHEMATICS MATH 1314, 1316, 1324, 1325, 1332, 1342, *1350, 2318, 3 hours 2412, 2413 LIFE & PHYSICAL SCIENCES BIOL 1406 OR 1408; 1407 OR 1409; 1414, 2401, 2402, 2404, 8 hours 2406, 2420, 2421; CHEM 1405, 1411, 1412, 2423, 2425; ENVR 1401, 1402; GEOL 1403,1404, 1405, 1445; PHYS 1401, 1402, 1403, 1404, 1410, 2425, 2426 CREATIVE ARTS ARTS 1301, 1303, 1304; DANC 2303; 3 hours DRAM 1310, 2366; MUSI 1306, 1308, 1309, 1310 LANGUAGE, PHILOSOPHY, & ENGL 2322, 2323, 2327, 2328, 2332, 2333, 2341, 2342 3 hours CULTURE 2343, 2351; HUMA 1301, 1302; PHIL 1301, 1304, 2306, 2307, 2316, 2317, 2318, 2321; ARAB 2311, 2312; CHIN 2311, 2312; FREN 2311, 2312; GERM 2311, 2312; ITAL 2311, 2312; JAPN 2311, 2312; PORT 2311, 2312; SGNL 2301, 2302; SPAN 2311, 2312, 2313, 2315 HISTORY HIST 1301, HIST 1302, HIST 2301 (select two HIST courses) 6 hours GOVERNMENT GOVT 2305 and 2306 6 hours SOCIAL/BEHAVIORAL ANTH 2301, 2351; CRIJ 1301, 1307; ECON 2301, 2302; 3 hours SCIENCES GEOG 1301, 1303; HIST 2311, 2312, 2321, 2322; PSYC 2301; SOCI 1301, 1306 COMPONENT AREA OPTION Select one ENGL course - ENGL 1302 or ENGL 2311 4 hours And PHED 1164 ELECTIVES Choose elective courses based on university requirements if transferring. 18 hours TOTAL 60 hours * Specifically designed for elementary and middle school teachers. This course satisfies the mathematics core requirement of three semester hours; however, the fourth hour is not a part of the transfer core curriculum and may be transferred as an elective hour. LSCS Catalog 2014/2015 97 ACADEMIC DEGREE OPTIONS

ACADEMIC DEGREE OPTIONS Requirements for the Associate of Science: A course cannot count toward more than one requirement of the degree. Foundational Component Course Options Semester credit hours Area COMMUNICATION ENGL 1301 and 3 hours of Speech: SPCH 1311, 1315, 1318, 1321 6 hours MATHEMATICS MATH 1314, 1316, 1324, 1325, 1332, 1342, *1350, 2318, 6 hours 2412, 2413 LIFE & PHYSICAL SCIENCES BIOL 1406 OR 1408; 1407 OR 1409; 1414, 2401, 2402, 2404, 16 hours 2406, 2420, 2421; CHEM 1405, 1411, 1412, 2423, 2425; ENVR 1401, 1402; GEOL 1403,1404, 1405, 1445; PHYS 1401, 1402, 1403, 1404, 1410, 2425, 2426 CREATIVE ARTS ARTS 1301, 1303, 1304; DANC 2303; 3 hours DRAM 1310, 2366; MUSI 1306, 1308, 1309, 1310 LANGUAGE, PHILOSOPHY, & ENGL 2322, 2323, 2327, 2328, 2332, 2333, 2341, 2342 3 hours CULTURE 2343, 2351; HUMA 1301, 1302; PHIL 1301, 1304, 2306, 2307, 2316, 2317, 2318, 2321; ARAB 2311, 2312; CHIN 2311, 2312; FREN 2311, 2312; GERM 2311, 2312; ITAL 2311, 2312; JAPN 2311, 2312; PORT 2311, 2312; SGNL 2301, 2302; SPAN 2311, 2312, 2313, 2315 HISTORY HIST 1301, HIST 1302, HIST 2301 (select two HIST courses) 6 hours GOVERNMENT GOVT 2305 and 2306 6 hours SOCIAL/BEHAVIORAL ANTH 2301, 2351; CRIJ 1301, 1307; ECON 2301, 2302; 3 hours SCIENCES GEOG 1301, 1303; HIST 2311, 2312, 2321, 2322; PSYC 2301; SOCI 1301, 1306 COMPONENT AREA OPTION Select one ENGL course - ENGL 1302 or ENGL 2311 4 hours And PHED 1164 ELECTIVES Choose elective courses based on university requirements if transferring. 7 hours TOTAL 60 hours ACADEMIC DEGREE OPTIONS * Specifically designed for elementary and middle school teachers. This course satisfies the mathematics core requirement of three semester hours; however, the fourth hour is not a part of the transfer core curriculum and may be transferred as an elective hour. 98 LSCS Catalog 2014/2015

ACADEMIC DEGREE OPTIONS Associate of Arts in Teaching Students interested in acquiring knowledge and skills in the field of education can take the courses offered in our Associate of Arts in Teaching (AAT) Program. Courses within the program align with State Board for Educator Certification Pedagogy and Professional Responsibilities Standards. The degree plan satisfies the core requirements for baccalaureate programs at four-year institutions that lead to initial Texas teacher certification. Field experiences are an integral part of becoming a professional teacher. Courses that are field-based require outside classroom time for observation and experiential learning in Texas Education Agency accredited schools. (AAT_EC6G degree offered at LSC-CyFair, Kingwood, Montgomery, North Harris, Tomball, and University Park) FIRST YEAR Credit ENGL 1301 Composition & Rhetoric I 3 MATH 1314 College Algebra 1 3 EDUC 1301 Introduction to the Teaching Profession 2 3 PHIL 1301 Introduction To Philosophy 3 Creative Arts Elective 3 3 ENGL 1302 Composition & Rhetoric II 3 HIST 1301 United States History to 1877 3 SPCH 1315 Public Speaking OR 3 SPCH 1318 Interpersonal Communication MATH 1350 Foundations of Mathematics I 3 Third Semester GOVT 2305 Federal Government 3 GOVT 2306 Texas Government 3 PHED 1164 Physical Fitness & Sport 1 SECOND YEAR Natural Science (w/lab) 4 4 HIST 1302 United States History Since 1877 3 EDUC 2301 Introduction - Special Populations 2 3 MATH 1351 Foundations of Mathematics II 3 Natural Science (w/lab) 4 TECA 1354 Child Growth & Development OR 3 PSYC 2301 General Psychology GEOG 1301 Physical Geography OR 3 GEOG 1303 World Geography ENGL 2341 Forms of Literature 5 OR 3 Core Language, Philosophy, Culture Elective 3 TOTAL Credit Hours for AAT Degree in Teaching 60 1 Choose from MATH 1314, 1316, 1324, 1325, 1332, 1342 2 Students must also complete a total of 32 hours of observation to meet state field experience requirements in EDUC 1301 (16 hours) and EDUC 2301 (16 hours). Successful completion of a background check is required to observe in EC-12 school campuses. Individual school districts and/or school campuses will conduct background checks for LSC students before being approved to observe at the schools. 3 Choose from core requirements. 4 Choose from BIOL 1406 OR 1408; CHEM 1405; GEOL 1403; PHYS 1410 5 ENGL 2341 with a theme of children s literature preferred. Texas Tuning Agreements The following Associate of Science Degrees in Biology and Mechanical Engineering adhere to the Texas Tuning Agreements that are designed to facilitate transfer for students attending community college with the intent of completing a bachelor s degree in specific disciplines in Texas. The agreements create a shared understanding of the subject-specific knowledge and transferable skills that students must demonstrate upon completion of a degree program. The Fine Tuning (or course alignment) process involves identifying a set of lower-division courses for a given discipline area and aligning the learning outcomes across institutions in the state to provide a basis for voluntary transfer compacts and articulation agreements. Biology (Associate of Science degree offered at LSC-CyFair, Kingwood, Montgomery, North Harris, Tomball, and University Park) FIRST YEAR Credit BIOL 1406 Biology I for Science Majors 4 CHEM 1411 General Chemistry I 4 MATH 1314 College Algebra 3 PHED 1164 Physical Fitness & Sport 1 BIOL 1407 Biology II for science majors 4 CHEM 1412 General Chemistry II 4 MATH 1316 Trigonometry 3 ENGL 1301 Composition & Rhetoric I 3 Third Semester ENGL 1302 Composition & Rhetoric II OR 3 GOVT 2305 Federal Government OR GOVT 2306 Texas Government LSCS Catalog 2014/2015 99 ACADEMIC DEGREE OPTIONS

ACADEMIC DEGREE OPTIONS ACADEMIC DEGREE OPTIONS SECOND YEAR CHEM 2423 Organic Chemistry I 4 MATH 2412 Precalculus 4 PHYS 1401 General Physics I 4 GOVT 2305 Federal Government OR 3 GOVT 2306 Texas Government BIOL 2421 General Microbiology 4 CHEM 2425 Organic Chemistry II 4 PHYS 1402 General Physics II 4 MATH 2413 Calculus I 4 TOTAL Credit Hours for Associate of Science in Biology degree 60 Mechanical Engineering (AS_MHEG degree offered at LSC-CyFair, Kingwood, Montgomery, Tomball and University Park) FIRST YEAR Credit MATH 2413 Calculus I 4 CHEM 1411 General Chemistry I 4 ENGR 1201 Introduction to Engineering 2 ENGL 1301 Composition & Rhetoric I 3 HIST 1301 United States History to 1877 3 MATH 2414 Calculus II 4 PHYS 2425 Mechanics & Heat 4 ENGR 1304 Engineering Graphics I 3 HIST 1302 United States History Since 1877 3 SECOND YEAR MATH 2415 Calculus III 4 PHYS 2426 Electricity, Magnetism, and Light 4 ENGR 2301 Engineering Mechanics: Statics 3 ENGR 2304 Programming for Engineers 3 GOVT 2305 Federal Government 3 MATH 2320 Differential Equations 3 ENGR 2405 Electrical Circuits I 4 ENGR 2302 Engineering Mechanics: Dynamics 3 GOVT 2306 Texas Government 3 TOTAL Credits for Mechanical Engineering Associate of Science degree 60 FIELD OF STUDY CURRICULUM Field of study curricula were mandated in Senate Bill 148 of the 75 th Texas Legislature (1997). The field of study curricula will satisfy the lower division requirements for a bachelor s degree in a specific academic area at a general academic teaching institution. The student will receive full academic credit toward the degree program for the block of courses transferred, which will meet that institution s lower division requirements for the degree program in the field of study into which the student transfers. Check with the transfer institution for general education and degree program requirements. A student who transfers from one institution of higher education to another without completing the field of study curriculum of the sending institution shall receive academic credit in the field of study curriculum of the receiving institution for each of the courses that the student has successfully completed in the field of study. The field of study curricula that have been approved are: Business, Computer Science, Criminal Justice, Music and Speech Communication. Business Field of Study Leading to the Bachelor of Business Administration degree at the awarding institution. Associate of Arts Degree with Field of Study Transfer Curriculum for Business (AA_FMGT degree offered at LSC-CyFair, Kingwood, Montgomery, North Harris, Tomball, and University Park) FIRST YEAR Credit ENGL 1301 Composition & Rhetoric I 3 BCIS 1305 Business Computer Applications 3 HIST Elective 1 3 SPCH Elective 2 3 Creative Arts Elective 3 3 HIST Elective 3 ACCT 2401 Principles Of Accounting I 4 MATH 1314 College Algebra 3 ECON 2301 Macro-economics 3 ENGL 1302 Composition & Rhetoric II 3 SECOND YEAR ECON 2302 Microeconomics 3 GOVT 2305 Federal Government 3 ACCT 2402 Principles Of Accounting II 4 Language Philosophy & Culture Elective 3 3 Natural Sciences Elective 4 4 100 LSCS Catalog 2014/2015

ACADEMIC DEGREE OPTIONS GOVT 2306 Texas Government 3 MATH 1325 Elements Calculus w Applications 3 Business Elective 5 3 Natural Sciences Elective 4 ENGL Literature Elective 3 PHED 1164 Introduction to Physical Fitness & Sport 1 TOTAL Credit Hours for Business Field of Study Associate of Arts degree 65 1 HIST Electives - Choose 2 from HIST 1301, 1302, 2301 2 SPCH Electives - Choose from: SPCH 1311, 1315 or 1321 3 ENGL 2322, 2323, 2327, 2328, 2332,2333 4 Choose from core requirements 5 BUSI 1301, 1307, 2301, 2304 or 2372 (according to preference of college transfer) Computer Science Field of Study Leading to the Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science or Computer Management Information System. Check with the transfer institution for core curriculum and degree program requirements. Associate of Arts with Field of Study Transfer Curriculum for Computer Science (AA_FCSC degree offered at LSC-CyFair, Kingwood, Montgomery, and Tomball) Prerequisite Semester Credit MATH 1314 College Algebra 3 MATH 1316 Trigonometry 3 FIRST YEAR COSC 1436 Programming Fundamentals I 4 ENGL 1301 Composition & Rhetoric I 3 HIST 1301 United States History to 1877 3 PHED 1164 Introduction to Physical Fitness & Sport 1 MATH 2412 Precalculus 4 COSC 1437 Programming Fundamentals II 4 ENGL 1302 Composition & Rhetoric II 3 HIST 1302 United States History Since 1877 3 SPCH Elective 1 3 Third Semester MATH 2413 Calculus I 4 SECOND YEAR COSC 2436 Programming Fundamentals III 4 MATH 2414 Calculus II 4 PHYS 2425 Mechanics & Heat 4 GOVT 2305 Federal Government 3 COSC 2425 Computer and Machine Language 4 Language, Philosophy, Culture Elective 1 3 TOTAL Computer Science Field of Study Associate of Arts degree 67 1 Choose from core requirements Criminal Justice Field of Study Leading to the Bachelor Of Criminal Justice degree. Associate of Arts with Field of Study Transfer Curriculum for Criminal Justice (AA_FCRJ degree offered at LSC-CyFair, Kingwood, Montgomery, North Harris, Tomball, and University Park) FIRST YEAR Credit CRIJ 1301 Intro To Criminal Justice 3 ENGL 1301 Composition & Rhetoric I 3 HIST Elective 1 3 ITSC 1301 Introduction to Computers OR 3 COSC 1301 Introduction to Computers PHED 1164 Introduction to Physical Fitness & Sport 1 ENGL 1302 Composition & Rhetoric II 3 HIST Elective 1 3 Science Elective 2 4 Math Elective 2 3 Third Semester CRIJ 1306 Court Systems & Practices 3 GOVT 2305 Federal Government 3 SECOND YEAR CRIJ 1310 Fundamentals Of Criminal Law 3 CRIJ 2313 Correctional Systems & Practices 3 ENGL Literature Elective 2 3 Science Elective 2 4 CRIJ 2328 Police Systems & Practices 3 GOVT 2306 Texas Government 3 SPCH Elective 2 3 Creative Arts Elective 2 3 Language, Philosophy, Culture Elective 2 3 TOTAL Credit Hours for Criminal Justice Field of Study Associate of Arts degree 60 1 HIST 1301, 1302, or 2301 2 Choose from core requirements LSCS Catalog 2014/2015 101 ACADEMIC DEGREE OPTIONS

ACADEMIC DEGREE OPTIONS ACADEMIC DEGREE OPTIONS Music Field of Study Leading to the Bachelor of Music degree but may also be applied to the Bachelor of Arts or other baccalaureate-level music degrees as deemed appropriate by the awarding institution. Check with the transfer institution for core curriculum and degree program requirements. Students take the same MUAP course twice at the 1000 level the freshman year, then take the 2000 level course twice the sophomore year. Associate of Arts with Field of Study Transfer Curriculum for Music (AA_FMUS degree offered at LSC-CyFair, Kingwood, Montgomery, North Harris, and Tomball) FIRST YEAR Credit MUSI 1211 Theory I 1 2 MUSI 1216 Ear Training & Sight Singing I 1 2 MUSI 1181 Class Piano - Level I 1 1 MUAP - Private Lesson 2 ENGL 1301 Composition & Rhetoric I 3 HIST 1301 United States History to 1877 3 MUEN Major Performance Ensemble 2 1 MUSI 1212 Theory II 1 2 MUSI 1217 Ear Training & Sight Singing II 1 2 MUSI 1182 Class Piano - Level II 1 1 MUAP - Private Lesson 2 ENGL 1302 Composition & Rhetoric II 3 HIST 1302 United States History Since 1877 3 MUEN Major Performance Ensemble 2 1 Third Semester GOVT 2305 Federal Government 3 MATH 1314 College Algebra 3 SECOND YEAR MUSI 2211 Theory III 1 2 MUSI 2216 Ear Training & Sight Singing III 1 2 MUSI 2181 Class Piano - Level III 1 1 MUSI 1308 Music Literature to 1827 3 MUAP - Private Lesson 2 ENGL Elective 3 MUEN Major Performance Ensemble 2 1 MUSI 2212 Theory IV 1 2 MUSI 2217 Ear Training & Sight Singing IV 1 2 MUSI 2182 Class Piano - Level IV 1 1 MUSI 1309 Music Literature since 1827 3 MUAP - Private Lesson 2 GOVT 2306 Texas Government 3 SPCH 1315 Public Speaking 3 MUSI Major Performance Ensemble Elective 1 ENGL Elective 3 TOTAL Credit Hours for Music Field of Study Associate of Arts degree 65 1 Corequisites: Students will be required to take 0-4 hours of class piano as secondary applied until they pass their piano proficiency exam. Students taking keyboard as a major instrument should be encouraged to take another secondary applied area (voice). 2 Symphonic band, concert choir, symphony orchestra; guitar and bass majors may use jazz ensemble. 3 Choose from Language, Philosophy & Culture Speech Communication Field of Study Leading to the Bachelor of Arts degree with a Speech Communication major. Associate of Arts with Field of Study Transfer Curriculum for Speech Communication (AA_FCOM degree offered at LSC-CyFair, Kingwood, Montgomery, North Harris, Tomball, and University Park) FIRST YEAR Credit ENGL 1301 Composition & Rhetoric I 3 HIST 1301 United States History to 1877 3 SPCH 1311 Introduction To Communication 3 COSC 1301 Introduction to Computers 3 PHED 1164 Introduction to Physical Fitness & Sport 1 ENGL 1302 Composition & Rhetoric II 3 HIST 1302 United States History Since 1877 3 SPCH 1318 Interpersonal Communication 3 Science Elective 1 4 Third Semester GOVT 2305 Federal Government 3 MATH 1314 College Algebra 3 SECOND YEAR English Literature Elective 1 3 Science Elective 1 4 SPCH 1315 Public Speaking 3 Social/Behavioral Science Elective 1 3 GOVT 2306 Texas Government 3 Creative Arts Elective 1 3 Language, Philosophy, Culture Elective 1 3 PSYC 2301 General Psychology 3 SPCH 1321 Business and Professional 3 Communication OR SPCH 1342 Voice and Diction OR SPCH 2341 Oral Interpretation OR SPCH 2333 Discuss Small Group Communication TOTAL Credit Hours for Speech Communication Field of Study Associate of Arts degree 60 1 Choose from core requirements 102 LSCS Catalog 2014/2015

ACADEMIC DEGREE OPTIONS INTERNATIONAL STUDIES Area of Concentration (AOC) Associate of Arts with Area of Concentration in International Studies (AA_FIBU offered at LSC-CyFair, Kingwood, Montgomery, North Harris, and Tomball) The International Studies AOC is an introduction for freshman/sophomore college students to global studies with an emphasis on the 20th and 21st centuries. By taking a diverse set of courses with a world view, students will broaden their perspectives and gain an appreciation and awareness of the global community. Students desiring to work toward a major in international education can complete the requirements for the Associate of Arts degree and the AOC hours for international education. There is a 15-hour minimum for this area of concentration with a two-year foreign language component. Students must complete at least 50% of the courses within the colleges of the LSCS to receive this AOC designation. Upon successful completion, graduates will receive an AA degree with an AOC in international education. AOC courses must be selected from those sections designated in the schedule as international studies sections (IS). Elective Foreign Language 6-8 GEOG 1303 World Geography 3 Elective Foreign Language or International Studies 6-8 TOTAL Credit Hours for International Studies Area of Concentration Associate of Arts degree 15-19 LSCS Catalog 2014/2015 103 ACADEMIC DEGREE OPTIONS

Credit Programs of Study (As of 5.16.14) LSC Credit Programs of Study are organized according to nationally recognized career clusters. Each career cluster represents a broad industry and group of occupations that require common knowledge and skills, followed by the LSC Programs of Study offered in each cluster. Each LSC Program of Study degree plan details a recommended sequence of coursework based on a student s interest and career goal. Specific Credit Program of Study degree plans are available at LoneStar.edu/programs-classes. Credit Programs of Study are designed for students that want to join the workforce and also provide transfer credits to four-year universities for students planning to continue their education to obtain a bachelor s degree. CREDIT DEGREES AND CERTIFICATES CF K M NH T UP OL Do you plan to transfer to a 4-year institution? Academic Transfer Degrees and Certificates Associate of Arts (AA) Degree Business AA Degree Computer Science AA Degree Criminal Justice AA Degree Music AA Degree Speech Communication AA Degree International Studies AA Degree Associate of Science (AS) Degree Biology AS Degree Mechanical Engineering AS Degree Associate of Arts in Teaching General Education Core Certificate Do you plan to directly enter the workforce? Associate of Applied Science (AAS) Degrees and Workforce Certificates Agriculture, Food & Natural Resources Cluster Veterinary Technology Veterinary Technology AAS Degree Veterinary Assistant Certificate Architecture & Construction Cluster Electrical Technology Electrical Technology AAS Degree Electrical Technology Certificate II Electrical Technology Certificate I Fuel Cell Systems Electrician Marketable Skills Award Solar Photovoltaic System Electrician Marketable Skills Award Wind Turbine System Electrician Marketable Skills Award Engineering Design Graphics Technology Architectural Engineering Technology AAS Degree Mechanical Engineering Technology AAS Degree Pre-Engineered Metal Building Drafting & Design AAS Degree Computer-Aided Design Operator/Drafting Certificate, Architectural, Civil/Structural Discipline Computer-Aided Design Operator/Drafting Certificate, Mechanical, Manufacturing, Product Design Discipline CF: LSC-CyFair K: LSC-Kingwood M: LSC-Montgomery NH: LSC-North Harris T: LSC-Tomball UP: LSC-University Park OL: LSC-Online Learning 104 LSCS Catalog 2014/2015

Credit Programs of Study (As of 5.16.14) CREDIT DEGREES AND CERTIFICATES CF K M NH T UP OL Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning (HVAC) & Refrigeration HVAC & Refrigeration AAS Degree HVAC & Refrigeration Commercial Servicing Certificate HVAC & Refrigeration Residential Servicing Certificate HVAC Occupational Entry Certificate Interior Design Technology Interior Design Technology AAS Degree Design Essentials Certificate Land Surveying & Mapping Technology Land Surveying & Mapping Technology AAS Degree Land Surveyor Certificate Land Surveyor Marketable Skills Award Arts, Audio/Visual Technology & Communication Cluster Game Design & Simulation Game Design & Simulation Designer (Artist) AAS Degree Game Design & Simulation Designer (Artist) Certificate Game Design & Simulation Developer (Programming) AAS Degree Game Design & Simulation Developer (Programming) Certificate Live Entertainment Technology Live Entertainment Technology AAS Degree Live Entertainment Technology Certificate II Live Entertainment Technology Certificate I Live Entertainment Technology Marketable Skills Award Live Entertainment Technology Video AAS Degree Live Entertainment Technology Video Certificate II Live Entertainment Technology Video Certificate I Live Entertainment Technology Video Marketable Skills Award Visual Communication Visual Communication AAS: 3D Animation Track 3D Animation Certificate Visual Communication AAS: Graphic Design Track Graphic Design Certificate Visual Communication AAS: Multimedia Track Multimedia Designer Certificate Visual Communication AAS: Video & Post Production Track Video & Post Production Certificate Digital Photography Enhanced Skills Certificate Motion Graphics Certificate Web Visual Communication AAS: Web Design Track Web Design Certificate Total Academic Transfer Certification or Degree Offered Some Courses Offered LSCS Catalog 2014/2015 105

Credit Programs of Study (As of 5.16.14) CREDIT DEGREES AND CERTIFICATES CF K M NH T UP OL Business Management & Administration Cluster Accounting Accounting AAS Degree Accounting Certificate Accounting Advanced Technical Certificate - CPA Exam Prep Taxation Certificate Marketable Skills Award Administrative Services Administrative Services AAS: Administrative Specialty Administrative Support Certificate: Administrative Specialty Administrative Services AAS: Bookkeeping Specialty Administrative Support Certificate: Bookkeeping Specialty Administrative Services AAS: Medical Specialty Administrative Support Certificate: Medical Specialty Administrative Services AAS: Global Office Support Specialty Administrative Support Certificate: Global Office Support Specialty Administrative Services AAS: Office Communications Specialty Administrative Support Certificate: Office Communications Specialty Business Operations Assistant Business Administration Business Administration AAS Degree: Business Management Specialization Business Administration Certificate II: Business Management Specialization Business Administration AAS Degree: Human Resource Specialization Business Administration Certificate II: Human Resource Specialization Business Administration AAS Degree: Marketing Specialization Business Administration Certificate II: Marketing Specialization Business Operations Certificate Logistics Management Logistics Management AAS Degree First Line Logistics Leader Certificate Basic Logistics Marketable Skills Award Education & Training Cluster Education Associate of Arts in Teaching Energy & Manufacturing Cluster Energy & Manufacturing Technology Automated Manufacturing Technology AAS Degree Automated Manufacturing Technology Certificate Industrial Diesel Technology AAS Degree Industrial Diesel Technology Level II Certificate (effective FA/14, pending THECB approval) Industrial Diesel Technology Level I Certificate (effective FA/14, pending THECB approval) CF: LSC-CyFair K: LSC-Kingwood M: LSC-Montgomery NH: LSC-North Harris T: LSC-Tomball UP: LSC-University Park OL: LSC-Online Learning 106 LSCS Catalog 2014/2015

Credit Programs of Study (As of 5.16.14) CREDIT DEGREES AND CERTIFICATES CF K M NH T UP OL Petroleum Field Service Technology AAS Degree Petroleum Field Service Technology Certificate Field Service Technology Certificate Field Service Technology Marketable Skills Award Petroleum Data Technology AAS Degree (pending THECB approval) Petroleum Data Technology Certificate (effective Spring 2014 at CF and Fall 2014 at T, pending THECB approval) Engineering Design Graphics Technology Architectural Engineering Technology AAS Degree Mechanical Engineering Technology AAS Degree Pre-Engineered Metal Building Drafting & Design AAS Degree Computer-Aided Design Operator/Drafting Certificate, Architectural, Civil/Structural Discipline Computer-Aided Design Operator/Drafting Certificate, Mechanical, Manufacturing, Product Design Discipline Machining Technology Machining Technology AAS Degree (effective FA/14, pending THECB approval) Computer Numeric Control Operator/Programmer II Certificate Computer Numeric Control Operator/Programmer I Certificate Machinist I Certificate Welding & Inspection Inspection Technology AAS Degree Inspection Certificate Welding Technology AAS Degree Gas Metal Arc Welding Certificate Gas Tungsten Arc Welding Certificate Layout & Fabrication Welding Certificate Pipe Welding Certificate Shielded Metal Arc Welding Certificate Finance Cluster Accounting Accounting AAS Degree Accounting Certificate Accounting Advanced Technical Certificate - CPA Exam Prep Taxation Certificate Marketable Skills Award Government & Public Administration Cluster No programs offered. Individual classes available. Total Academic Transfer Certification or Degree Offered Some Courses Offered LSCS Catalog 2014/2015 107

Credit Programs of Study (As of 5.16.14) CREDIT DEGREES AND CERTIFICATES CF K M NH T UP OL Health Science Cluster Dental Hygiene Dental Hygiene AAS Degree Diagnostic Medical Sonography Diagnostic Medical Sonography AAS Degree Sonography Advanced Technical Certificate Sonography Non-Invasive Vascular Technology Enhanced Skills Certificate Echocardiography AAS Degree Emergency Medical Services Professionals Emergency Medical Services Professions AAS Degree Emergency Medical Services Professions Paramedic Certificate Emergency Medical Services Professions Intermediate Certificate Health Information Technology Health Information Technology AAS Degree Hospital-Based Coding Certificate Physician Office-Based Coding Certificate Medical Assisting Medical Assisting Certificate Medical Radiologic Technology Medical Radiologic Technology AAS Degree Magnetic Resonance Imaging Advanced Technical Certificate Computed Tomography Advanced Technical Certificate (effective Spring 2014) Nursing Nursing AAS Degree (Block Curriculum) Nursing AAS Degree (Integrated Curriculum) Transition to Professional Nursing For Articulating Students AAS Degree (Integrated Curriculum) Vocational Nursing ADN to VN Certificate Vocational Nursing Certificate Nursing Assistant Certificate Occupational Therapy Occupational Therapy Assistant AAS Degree Pharmacy Technology Pharmacy Technology AAS Degree Pharmacy Technology Certificate Physical Therapy Physical Therapist Assistant AAS Degree Polysomnography Polysomnography AAS Degree Advanced Polysomnographic Technologist Certificate Polysomnographic Technologist Certificate CF: LSC-CyFair K: LSC-Kingwood M: LSC-Montgomery NH: LSC-North Harris T: LSC-Tomball UP: LSC-University Park OL: LSC-Online Learning 108 LSCS Catalog 2014/2015

Credit Programs of Study (As of 5.16.14) CREDIT DEGREES AND CERTIFICATES CF K M NH T UP OL Respiratory Care Respiratory Care Therapist AAS Degree Surgical Technology Surgical Technologist Certificate Hospitality Cluster No programs offered. Individual classes available. Human Services Cluster Cosmetology Cosmetology AAS Degree Cosmetology Operator Certificate Cosmetology Facial AAS Degree Facial Specialist Certificate Cosmetology Instructor AAS Degree Cosmetology Instructor Certificate Human Services Human Services AAS Degree: General Human Services Track Human Services Certificate Human Services AAS Degree: Substance Abuse Counseling Track Basic Chemical Dependency Counselor Certificate Interpreter Training Technology Interpreter Training Technology AAS Degree ASL Communications Skills Certificate Information Technology Cluster Computer Applications PC Support Specialist Certificate Microsoft Office Specialist Certificate Computer Information Technology Converged Technology Advanced Technical Certificate Information Technology Core Certificate Computer Programming Programming Specialist AAS Degree Programming Specialist Certificate C++ Programming Enhanced Skills Certificate Visual Basic Enhanced Skills Certificate Computer Engineering Computer Engineering Technology AAS Degree Geographic Information Systems Geographic Information Systems AAS Degree Geographic Information Systems Analyst Certificate Geographic Information Systems Technician Certificate Geographic Information Systems Marketable Skills Award Total Academic Transfer Certification or Degree Offered Some Courses Offered LSCS Catalog 2014/2015 109

Credit Programs of Study (As of 5.16.14) CREDIT DEGREES AND CERTIFICATES CF K M NH T UP OL Integrated Technology Network and Computer System Administrator AAS Degree Integrated Technology Advanced Certificate Integrated Technology Basic Certificate Networking: Cisco & Microsoft Computer Networking AAS Degree, Cisco Track Network Engineering Certificate: CCNP Network Administration Certificate: CCNA Computer Networking AAS Degree, Microsoft Track Network Engineering Certificate: MS Level II Network Administration Certificate: MS Level I Web Visual Communication AAS: Web Design Track Web Design Certificate Law, Public Safety, Corrections & Security Cluster Emergency Medical Services Professionals Emergency Medical Services Professions AAS Degree Emergency Medical Services Professions Paramedic Certificate Emergency Medical Services Professions Intermediate Certificate Fire Science Technology Fire Science Technology AAS Degree Basic Structural Firefighter Certificate Paralegal Studies Paralegal Studies AAS Degree Paralegal Studies Advanced Technical Certificate Marketing Cluster Business Administration AAS Degree: Marketing Specialization Business Administration Certificate II: Marketing Specialization Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics Cluster Biotechnology Biotechnology AAS Degree Biotechnology Advanced Technical Certificate Computer Engineering Computer Engineering Technology AAS Degree Energy & Manufacturing Technology Automated Manufacturing Technology AAS Degree Automated Manufacturing Technology Certificate Petroleum Field Service Technology AAS Degree Petroleum Field Service Technology Certificate Field Service Technology Certificate Field Service Technology Marketable Skills Award CF: LSC-CyFair K: LSC-Kingwood M: LSC-Montgomery NH: LSC-North Harris T: LSC-Tomball UP: LSC-University Park OL: LSC-Online Learning 110 LSCS Catalog 2014/2015

Credit Programs of Study (As of 5.16.14) CREDIT DEGREES AND CERTIFICATES CF K M NH T UP OL Engineering Design Graphics Technology Architectural Engineering Technology AAS Degree Mechanical Engineering Technology AAS Degree Pre-Engineered Metal Building Drafting & Design AAS Degree Computer-Aided Design Operator/Drafting Certificate, Architectural, Civil/Structural Discipline Computer-Aided Design Operator/Drafting Certificate, Mechanical, Manufacturing, Product Design Discipline Transportation, Distribution & Logistics Cluster Automotive Technology Automotive Technology AAS Degree Chassis & Electrical Technician Certificate Power Train & Driveability Technician Certificate General Service Technician Certificate Logistics Management Logistics Management AAS Degree First Line Logistics Leader Certificate Basic Logistics Marketable Skills Award Total Academic Transfer Certification or Degree Offered Some Courses Offered LSCS Catalog 2014/2015 111

Non-Credit Programs of Study (As of 5.16.14) LSC Non-Credit Programs of Study are organized according to nationally recognized career clusters. Each career cluster represents a broad industry and group of occupations that require common knowledge and skills, followed by the LSC Programs of Study offered in each cluster. Each LSC Program of Study certification plan details a recommended sequence of coursework based on a student s interest and career goal. Specific Non-Credit Program of Study degree plans are available at LoneStar.edu/programs-classes. Non-credit programs of study are designed for students that want to obtain career training for immediate employment and generally do not include transferable college credits. NON-CREDIT CERTIFICATIONS CF K M NH T UP OL Agriculture, Food & Natural Resources Cluster No programs offered. Individual classes available. Architecture & Construction Cluster Engineering Design Graphics Technology AutoCAD Draftsman SolidWorks Designer Arts, Audio/Visual Technology & Communication Cluster Web Web Designer (Artist) Web Developer (Programming) Business Management & Administration Cluster Accounting Assistant Payroll Professional Project Management Certification Supervisor I Supervisor II Education & Training Cluster Substitute Teacher Texas Teacher Certification: Clinical Teaching Track Texas Teacher Certification: Internship Track Energy & Manufacturing Cluster Energy & Manufacturing Technology Electronic Assembler Engineering Technician Engineering Design Graphics Technology AutoCAD Draftsman SolidWorks Designer Machining Technology Machinist Machine Tool (CNC) Operator CF: LSC-CyFair K: LSC-Kingwood M: LSC-Montgomery NH: LSC-North Harris T: LSC-Tomball UP: LSC-University Park OL: LSC-Online Learning 112 LSCS Catalog 2014/2015

Non-Credit Programs of Study (As of 5.16.14) NON-CREDIT CERTIFICATIONS CF K M NH T UP OL Oil & Gas Drilling Floor-Hand Workforce Certificate Motor-Hand Welding & Inspection Gas Metal Welder (MIG) Gas Tungsten Welder (TIG) Pipe Welder Shielded Metal Welder (SMAW) Finance Cluster Accounting Assistant Payroll Professional Government & Public Administration Cluster No programs offered. Individual classes available. Health Science Cluster Dental Assistant Electrocardiography Monitoring Technician Electrocardiography Technician Emergency Medical Technician (EMT): Basic Massage Therapist Nurse Aide (CNA) Patient Care Technician Personal Trainer Phlebotomist Hospitality Cluster Floral Designer ServSafe Certification (Food Handler) Wedding Planner Certification Human Services Cluster No programs offered. Individual classes available. Information Technology Cluster A+ Certification CCNA (Cisco Certified Networking Associate) Computer Support Technician Microsoft Office Software Applications Oracle Certification Web Web Designer (Artist) Web Developer (Programming) Law, Public Safety, Corrections & Security Cluster Emergency Medical Technician (EMT): Basic Law Enforcement Officer Total Academic Transfer Certification or Degree Offered Some Courses Offered LSCS Catalog 2014/2015 113