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GENERAL INFORMATION innovation andpartnerships. the premiercommunitycollegeforstudentsuccess, Lone StarCollegeSystemisrecognizedgloballyas General Information 12 constituencies. and external effective system of communication among both internal Mission oftheLoneStarCollege Systemrequiresan We believethattheachievementofVisionand Communication diverse world. contributing membersinaculturallyandethnically understanding andeducatingstudentstobecome by embracingmultipleperspectives,promoting education demonstrates itscommitmenttointernational We believethattheLoneStarCollegeSystem Education Commitment toInternational the community. the intellectual and culturallifeof and fornurturing catalyst forpromotingaseamlesseducationaljourney We believethattheLone StarCollegeSystemisthe Partnerships Building Communitiesand which meetstheneedsofitsdiversecommunities. an affordableandaccessibleeducationalexperience We believethattheLoneStar CollegeSystemprovides Access Affordable lives. andprogramstoenrich educational opportunities Lone StarCollegeSystemprovidescomprehensive GENERAL INFORMATION Lone Star College System Lone Star College System Lone Star College System Value Statements Mission Vision

organizations. andcommunity withbusiness,government partnerships workforce developmenttoprovideprosperitythrough asthe critical linkforeconomicandserves We believethattheLone StarCollegeSystem Development Economic andWorkforce reflect thecommunitiesweserve. andpersonnel and thatourSystemprograms,services our diversestudents,faculty, administratorsandstaff andworkingenvironmentfor an inclusivelearning We believethe Lone Star CollegeSystemprovides Diversity services andintegratedtechnologies. services innovation,scholarship,creative through partnerships, contributionstotheprofession making important recognized leaderinthecommunity collegemovement, isa on asolidfoundationofgrowthandservice, We believethattheLoneStarCollegeSystem,building Leadership excellent compensation. andprovides involvement insharedgovernance for professionaldevelopment,fostersmeaningful excellence andinnovation,createsopportunities collegial workenvironmentwhichrewards and staffmembers,whoareentitledtoasupportive Lone StarCollegeSystemaretheindividualfaculty We resourcesofthe believethatthemost important Human Resources forcontinuousimprovement. outcomes ofourefforts making andregularlyassesstheimpact decision College System employ data-supported We believethatitisessential thattheLoneStar Evaluation/Accountability ethics andintegrity. System employeesadheretothehigheststandardsof We believethatitisessential thatallLoneStarCollege Ethics/Integrity LSCS Catalog 2012/2013 GENERAL INFORMATION GENERAL INFORMATION GENERAL and volunteer). From associate, bachelor’s and master’s degrees degrees master’s and bachelor’s associate, From certificationto Star Lone careers, high-demand in opportunities quality education provides College for skills and development of knowledge, the successful world. a rapidly-changing attitudes for more than 1,400 system encompasses The college and servessquare miles of more than 2 a population college system in the largest community million. As more than 75,000 credit the Houston area, it enrolls with a total enrollment of more students each semester Student enrollment has doubledthan 90,000 students. each of the last two decades. many student groups and Lone Star College has welcome participationorganizations that and which is partencourage student involvement, of the LSCS Best Start program initiated in 2011 to help Startstudents succeed. Best is Lone Star College’s Plan, an importantQuality Enhancement required with accreditation process component for the college’s SouthernThe Schools of Colleges and Association for the Commission on Colleges, the regional body education accreditation of degree-granting higher institutions in the Southern states. The Best Start set of instructional plan involves a specific College’s activities designed to enhance Lone Star current efforts succeed. The to help more students four steps of the plan are: • Set a goal. • Make a plan. • advisor or Get connected (with faculty, counselor). • Get involved (Join campus organizations and The plan was introduced in fall 2011 implementation continues in 2012-13. at a Glance Lone Star College System 13 LSCS Catalog 2012/2013 The multi-college system, located across the northThe multi-college system, located across five Houston region, is comprised of six colleges, Star Lone centers: university two and centers, satellite Montgomeryat Center College-University Lone and Park. Star College-University Center at University publicly- of this mission core the is success Student community comprehensive supported,two-year, students college system and it is committed to helping goals. complete their education and reach their Known for its innovation and the visionary thinking largest of its leaders, Lone Star College System is the Houston institution of higher education in the greater the in system college fastest-growing the and area state of Texas. LoneStar.edu We believe that technology is a critical resource in believe that technology is We supportingand achieving instructional, operational the Lone Star College System. and strategic goals of Technology We believe that the Lone Star College System is believe that the Lone Star We resources stewardship of the committed to rigorous ensure maximum benefit for entrusted to its care to the community. Stewardship Learning Environment a is System College Star Lone the that believe We dynamic learningby distinguished environment, in teaching, freedom and excellence academic full extent of their to develop to the allowing citizens work environment succeed in a competitive to ability, lifelong learners.and to be effective GENERAL INFORMATION LoneStar.edu/Fairbanks-Center 832.782.5000 Houston, TX77040 Freeway 14955 Northwest LSC-FAIRBANKS Center LoneStar.edu/CyFair 281.290.3200 Cypress, TX77433-1383 9191 BarkerCypressRoad LSC-CYFAIR 14 GENERAL INFORMATION Spencer RdHwy529

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15 LSCS Catalog 2012/2013 1 2 3 4 5 routing and switching, security, voice over ip to data security, routing and switching, this program helps studentscenter design and more, and problem solvingbuild skills such as collaboration application of knowledgeby encouraging practical and network simulations.through hands-on activities in this – Specialized courses Engineering Technology more than theoreticalprogram emphasize application hands- development through classroom studies with on, high-tech laboratories. – An engineering technician Engineering Technician maintains production oil field service equipment, oil fieldrobots, automated manufacturing machines, Highlights Program Selected of study involves – This program Logistics Management controlling the flow implementing and the planning, of goods, servicesand storage related information and of origin to point of consumption. from point (Cardiac – Echocardiography Echocardiography ultrasound waves to the use of continuous is Sonography) diseases. This degree programdiagnose cardiovascular graduates for employment in theis designed to prepare healthcare industry as echocardiographers. CISCO GENERAL INFORMATION 16 281.312.1750 New Caney, TX77357 21575 Highway59N LSC-EMCID CNTER 832.775.0800 Atascocita, TX77044 15903 West LakeHoustonPky LSC-A LoneStar.edu/Kingwood 281.312.1600 1.800.883.7939 Kingwood, TX77339-3801 20000 KingwoodDrive LSC-KINGWOOD GENERAL INFORMATION LSC-Kingwood Will ClaytonPkwy T ASCOCIT

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denlink.) studio andcable TVstation(Channel42onSud - production television own its has LSC-Kingwood of Texas. requirements totakelicensingexams forthestate Facial programs thatfullypreparestudents tomeetthe and Cosmetology offers LSC-Kingwood therapist. care occupational therapyassistantandrespiratory prepare studentsforhealthcareersincludingnursing, LSC-Kingwood offers other health-related training to by itsstudents. had an100percentpassrateonstateboardexams one ofthetopinstateTexas, hasconsistently LSC-Kingwood’s Dental Hygiene Program, which is activities. orientedcommunity resources toengageinservice and their communitiesbyprovidingopportunities and stafftobecomeactivecitizensinvolvedin unique programthatencouragesstudents,faculty, LSC-Kingwood’s Center for Civic Engagement is a education. grees; andworkforcedevelopmentcontinuing academic transfer courses and de- partnerships, student;university for thetraditional,full-orpart-time LSC-Kingwood offers more than 60 areas of study andofferingstostudents. helped expandservices facilities that Building, both beautiful,state-of-the-art Conference CenterandtheMusicInstructional opened ontheLSC-Kingwoodcampus–Student in 2011,twonewbuildingswerecompletedand In addition to opening the new LSC-Atascocita Center LSCS Catalog 2012/2013 GENERAL INFORMATION GENERAL INFORMATION GENERAL FTC - Fitness Center CLB - Classroom Building B - Performing Arts Center PAC CLA - Classroom Building A LIB - Library ADM - Administration Building HSB - Health Science Center SCC - Student-Conference Center MUS - Music Instructional Building Courts Tennis Baseball Field Student Parking: Lots A, C-G Employee Parking only, permit required – Facilities management is a– Facilities management

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– Dental hygiene is a two-year SORTERS-McCLELLAN ROAD Fitness Center (FTC) Classroom Building B (CLB) Performing Arts Center (PAC) Classroom Building A (CLA) Library (LIB) Administration Building (ADM) Health Science Building (HSB) 10 – The cosmetology program offers an 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 – Fire science is a one- to two-year pro- two-year to one- a is science Fire – SP-D SP-C 11 17 LSCS Catalog 2012/2013 – The nursing program offers a hands-on program offers Nursing – The nursing their nursing dreams students to achieve education for nursing cer a vocational completion of the through Highlights Program Selected of associate an of completion the through or tificate, Leading laborato- degree in nursing. applied science ries and state-of-the-art nursing equipment ensure that real world experience. students graduate with Fire Science firefighterstructural basic a either to leads that gram certificateand/or an associate of applied science degree. Students will learn the skills needed to become certifiedstate a specific studying through firefighter with trained professionals.techniques while working Game Design and Simulation tificate programs in facial specialist and cosmetology skillsvarious future cosmetologists on train operator to the Game Design and Simulation program with eitherthe Game Design and science degree or a one yearan associate of applied certificate, students will have learned of all aspects includinggame design from concept to completion documentation and play testing. Dental Hygiene scienceprogram leading to an associate of applied state board exams,their Once they pass degree. bygraduates will be an asset to future employers knowing how to perform health assessments; oral expose, process and interpret x-rays when diagnosed aboveby a dentist; remove soft and hard deposits and below the gum line; and much more. Cosmetology as cer associate of applied science degree as well GENERAL INFORMATION 936.521.4500 Conroe, TX77303 Dr.777 ConroeParkNorth LSC-CONROE CNTER Metro: 936.321.5161 Local: 936.273.7000 Conroe, TX77384-4500 3200 CollegeParkDr. LSC-MONTGOMERY 18 GENERAL INFORMATION LSC-Montgomery Conroe

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FM 1484 FM 3083 FM Hwy 105 • • • • • • • • • Highlights from severaluniversitypartners. offers bachelor’s, master’s andspecializeddegrees from the LSC-University Center at Montgomery, which is also located just footsteps away LSC-Montgomery the Conroe/Willis area–theLSC-ConroeCenter. centerin main campus,aswellanewnorthside with threenewbuildingsopeningin2011onthe the most significantcampus expansion in its history recentlyexperienced Star Colleges,LSC-Montgomery County.the residents of Montgomery Like other Lone forest betweenTheWoodlands andConroe,toserve comprehensive college located on 165 acres of pine Gov. GeorgeW. Bush.Itwasestablishedasa with a dedication ceremony led by then Texas LoneStarCollege opened itsdoorsasthefourth In August 1995, Lone Star College-Montgomery About LSC-Montgomery

as well as early morning or late evening. orlateevening. as wellearly morning Many classes are offered in online or hybrid ence. formats, new studentsgetthemostoutoftheir collegeexperi- A new student success course, EDUC 1300, helps array ofclubsandextracurricular activities. ties, an award-winning student newspaper, and an communi- learning learning, honor societies,service The college offers an outstanding honors program, fire science,welding,andmanyothers. automotivetechnology, landsurveying, services, assistant, audiovisualsystemsspecialist,human ing nursing,radiologictechnology, physicaltherapist A wide variety of career programs is offered, includ- kits, andstudyguidesforplacementtesting. software, scientificcalculators,sciencemodelsand access,academicandproductivity include Internet ment testpreparation.Resourcesforuseinthecenter study groups,seminars,consultations,andplace- including tutoring (walk-in andappointment based), The Learning Center provides free support services, programs inavarietyoftrades. transferable collegecreditclassesandworkforce County residents.TheLSC-ConroeCenteroffersboth Montgomery Conroe, convenientfornorthern north in opened has new,campus A two-building education programsisavailable. cation, continuingeducation,anddevelopmental A comprehensive range of transfer, workforce edu- Center, aswella1,000-spaceparkinggarage. one-of-its-kind MusicHall,andaGeneralAcademic pus in2011includeanewHealthScienceCenter, a LSC-Montgomery’s new buildings opened on cam- LSCS Catalog 2012/2013 GENERAL INFORMATION GENERAL INFORMATION GENERAL the experienced welder, as well as an the experienced welder, Commons Building, 1st floor - Wellness Center, Wellness Center, Commons Building, 1st floor - Child Care Center, Bookstore, Commons, Luby’s, 2nd floor - Academic Classrooms Health Science Center - Admissions, Advising, 1st floor Student Services Center, Financial Aid, 2nd floor - The Learning Center, Services Testing 1st floor - Theatre, Art Performing gallery, Arts Center, 2nd floor - Art & Music Administration Building, 1st floor - Executive Offices, Business Office, 2nd floor - Continuing Education, Alliance Services, Education for Tomorrow Technology Library 2nd & 3rd floor - Building, 1st floor - Library, Academic Classrooms General Academic Center Music Hall Sports Fields/Courts Student Parking

A B C D E F G H S SP facing individuals or families. individuals facing – Surveying isLand Surveying Technology & Mapping and development, of land usage an integral component uses state-of-the-artand this program to equipment how to determineteach students the and measure surface. of the earth’s exact contours only – As one of Live Entertainment Technology that offer this audio/visual four schools nationwide LET students learn to program, LSC-Montgomery’s operate specialty lighting, audio,design, maintain, and needed for live productions. and visual equipment – Find a rewarding careerPhysical Therapist Assistant function after injuries or relievethat helps others restore with the two-year fullypain from medical conditions assistant program. accredited physical therapist elite – Graduates from the Radiologic Technology program, which trains students toradiologic technology to create images of body partsutilize x-ray technology and organ systems, boast a long-running, 100-percent exam. first-attempt pass rate on the national board – The welding program, at the new welding Welding offers extensive training for lab at LSC-Conroe Center, the beginner to almost 100-percent hiring rate.

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20 281.943.6900 Houston, TX77090-2647 17200 &17202 RedOak LSC-Heal 281.810.5602 Houston, TX77088-7321 Drive 4141 Victory LSC-VICTORY Center 281.260.3500 Houston, TX77060-2000 250 N.SamHoustonPkwy. E LSC-Greenspoint Cente LoneStar.edu/NorthHarris 281.618.5400 Houston, TX77073-3499 2700 W.W. Dr Thorne ive LSC-NorTH HARRIS GENERAL INFORMATION

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home tomanyofthecollege’s medicalprograms. Greenspoint. TheHealthProfessions Buildingis and LSC-GreenspointCenter, locatedinGreater Center, locatedintheAcresHomescommunity LSC-Victory at offered programs and Classes theater andmusic. dance, hensive curriculumwithprogramsinart, The college’s fine arts department offers a compre- tucked amidst200acresofforestandclearings. A safe, beautifully landscaped, suburban campus job fields. Leading-edge technology in emerging technical aerobics studio,walkingtrailandgymnasium. comprehensive weighttrainingcenter, dance/ on-campus programs, plusa use, parking, intramuralsports lab computer tutoring, Free Harris students. currently-enrolled LSC-North 18 monthsto5yearsofage,availableonly and Child Watch* – a drop-in care for children school programforchildren5to12yearsofage, program forchildren3and4yearsofage,after- Aldine- GreenspointYMCAincludesapre-school the by operated facility care child On-campus community. the and students for library comprehensive A building. designed forbothuniversitytransferandcareer More than 110 degree and certificate programs individualized studyformats. ends andinfast-track,independent,distanceor are heldduringtheday, intheevening,onweek- with workandfamilyresponsibilities.Courses who recognizestudents’needtojuggleclasses Flexible class schedules and first-class professors LSCS Catalog 2012/2013 GENERAL INFORMATION

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SP Library (LIBR) Academic Building (ACAD) Winship Building (WNSP) Industrial Education (INED) Student Center (STSC) Fine Arts (ARTS) o Hardy T Toll Road Toll Library (LIBR) Academic Building (ACAD) Building (WNSP) Winship Industrial Education (INED) Student Center (STSC) Fine Arts (ARTS) Continuing Education (CMED) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 1 2 3 4 5 6 21 LSCS Catalog 2012/2013 Highlights Program Selected of combination – A unique Management Aviation cornerstone and industry-specific business classes knowledge and the critical training provides career in aviation. for a successful skills needed interdisciplinary An – Technology Integrated the principles focuses on applying program which networking, and business toof computer science, technology solutions. design and maintain integrated – Provides the Health Information Technology and technical educationtraining and academic medical field, necessary to function in today’s certificateincluding a specialized in medical coding. – Students in the programHospitality Management learn skills, customer service management techniques and can take advantageand problem solving methods, of College Hilton the with agreement transfer our of Management at the UniversityHotel and Restaurant of Houston. – Graduates from the program Pharmacy Technology hospitalare prepared for a career in retail or pharmacies as a pharmacy lead pharmacy technician, in some cases, store manager. technician or, GENERAL INFORMATION 22 Tomball, TX77375-3353 700 GrahamSt. LSC-Tomball Heal LoneStar.edu/Tomball 281.351.3300 Tomball, TX77375-4096 30555 Tomball Parkway LSC-TOMBALL GENERAL INFORMATION

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ArtsAA in Business – The Associate of in Business with the basic foundationaldegree provides students field. Students of the businessknowledge in the business learnwill program skillstheories and acquire business management, marketing,required in human relations, and computer technology. – LSC-University ParkAA in Speech Communications offers an Associate of Arts in Speech Communications. Students develop knowledge and skill in expressing learn They interpret,to nonverbally. and verbally ideas examinedebate ideas, work productively in teams, and the role of culture in communication. EC-6 Generalist – LSC-University Park AA in Teaching foroffers courses that fulfill the state requirements A variety of (AAT). an Associate of Arts in Teaching diversecourses and degrees are offered to meet the goals of early childhood education majors. The Associate of Arts– 4-8 Generalist AA in Teaching of degree offers the first two years (AAT) in Teaching CP C CCP R GENERAL INFORMATION 26 campuses. without traveling to the university certificate) a bachelor'sormaster'sdegree(orteaching University Parklocationsareabletocomplete or universities on-siteateithertheMontgomery Students whoenrollwithoneofthepartner withseveraluniversities. through partnerships offer junior, seniorandgraduatelevelclasses The LoneStarCollege-UniversityCenters Higher EducationClosetoHome What 936.321.4500 (Metro) 936.273.7510 The Woodlands, TX77384 3232 CollegeParkDrive a LSC-University Center University ofSt. Thomas University ofHouston-Victoria Texas A&MUniversity Sam HoustonStateUniversity Our Lady of the Lake University-Weekend College GENERAL INFORMATION t Mongomery are the Two you: locationstoserve LSC-University University ofHouston-Downtown Northwest Campus University ofHoustonNorthwest Texas UniversityNorthwest Southern Sam HoustonStateUniversity 281.290.2600 Houston, TX77070 20515 StateHighway249atLouetta a LSC-University Center t UniversiyP atUniversityPark LSC-University Center Tomball ark atMontgomery LSC-University Center Centers? LSCS Catalog 2012/2013 GENERAL INFORMATION GENERAL INFORMATION GENERAL university partners, university reapply. to having without between Lone of these agreements Because partners, university its and College Star degrees associate their complete who students accepted at the four-year are automatically colleges on site. Joint Admission able to better maximize Students are also completed at Lone the number of courses can be applied toward Star College that by joint admission, degrees their bachelor’s to co-enroll at a partner which allows students Lone Star College. university while attending Benefits include a simplified application fees, application no or discounted process, and and complete access to the facilities resources of both institutions. Reverse transfer transfer reverse a has also College Star Lone partnerprograms with its University Center which universities, and other colleges in Texas, credits establish policies and procedures for earned at universities to be transferred back toward and applied College Lone Star to obtain to wishing Students degrees. associate partneran associate degree while attending a credit university are able to transfer university degree. toward the Lone Star College associate TERS CEN RSI TY NIV E EGE U COLL AR E ST LON ransfer made easy 27 LSCS Catalog 2012/2013 The Lone Star College University Center model The Lone Star College University Center that has is unique, innovative and is one the been duplicated at many colleges across university four-year a to Transferring country. partner has never been easier for Lone Star College students. First, LSCS university center partners have College operations on site at the Lone Star smoother a for makes which Centers, University transfer specific Also, process. transition programs – like the 2+2 program – of classes students to take their first two years allow two at Lone Star College and then the second the of one at courses upper-level of years T success Student – completion credential and success Student goals – is their educational students completing System. for Lone Star College a core value and steps proven provide to works LSCS from the first day theyprocedures to help students degreetheir complete they until campus on step their educationalor credential – whatever to associate degrees andgoal. In addition certifications education, in career and technical doors for students whoLone Star College opens education and obtain awant to continue their degree and more. four-year GENERAL INFORMATION A&M University, College, SamHoustonStateUniversity, Texas on site:OurLadyoftheLakeUniversity-Weekend programs offeredbyfiveuniversitiesoperating Students areabletoselectfrommorethan40 campus. LSC-Montgomery a 78,000-square-footbuildingon the edgeof more than10years.Itisconvenientlylocatedin elor’s, master’s anddoctoraldegreeprogramsfor of various upper level bach- for on-site delivery hasbeensettingthestandard at Montgomery Star College System, the LSC-University Center As thefirstoftwouniversitycentersatLone Suet ae be o opee rsmn and freshman complete to able are Students • Highlights LoneStar.edu/UC-Montgomery. visit or 936.273.7510 Call goals. educational advisors toseewhichprogramisrightfortheir students tovisitwithuniversityfaculty, staffand offers a number of events for at Montgomery University ofSt.Thomas.LSC-UniversityCenter 28 3232 CollegeParkDrive•TheWoodlands, TX77384•936.273.7510936.321.4500(Metro) GENERAL INFORMATION partner universities. partner Star Collegebeforetransferringtooneofthe sophomore levelrequirementsfromanyLone 2 1 SHSU ParkingGarage Lone StarCollege-University CenteratMontgomery LSC-UNIVERSITY CNTERA

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TH OR 5 N 5 I-4 GENERAL INFORMATION GENERAL INFORMATION GENERAL Instructional Leadership and Principalship Weekend College Weekend Educational Leadership: Administrators/ English History Kinesiology-Sports Management Political Science Psychology Public Administration Sociology Spanish Special Edu: Educational Diagnostician Cert. Educational Leadership Doctorate Philosophy in Counselor Education Doctorate Certification Post Baccalaureate Teacher ➔ Academics ➔ Degrees & Programs ➔ Courses & Schedules Graduate Degrees and Post-Baccalaureate Certificate Healthcare Management Human Sciences Management Therapy Psychology-Marriage and Family Doctorate Philosophy in Leadership Studies Educational Leadership Diagnostician Exceptionality/Educational Reading Educational Psychology: Hispanic Bilingual Education Educational Psychology: Special Education Educational Technology Undergraduate Degrees RN to BSN English History Philosophy Religious Studies Education Certificate Liberal Studies • • • • Management TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY ➔ RN to BSN ➔ Degree Plan and Schedule of Courses Psychology Sociology Spanish Graduate Degrees and Post-Baccalaureate Certificate Applied Geographic Information Systems Business Administration Communication Studies Criminal Justice Curriculum and Instruction Curriculum and Instruction: EC/12 Physical A schedule of classess can be found at: UNIVERSITY OF ST. THOMAS UNIVERSITY OF ST. Web: tamu.edu Phone: 979.845.3211 Web: Web: ollusa.edu Phone: 936.273.7510 ollusa.edu Web: SAM HOUSTON STATE UNIVERSITY STATE SAM HOUSTON Web: shsu.edu Phone: 1.866.BEARKAT Web: Web: stthom.edu Phone: 713.522.7911 stthom.edu Web: UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON-VICTORIA Phone: 877.970.4848 uhv.edu/nursing Web: select course schedules ➔ select course LoneStar.edu/uc-montgomery A schedule of classes for each university can be found at: can be found at: of classes for each university A schedule A schedule of classes can be found at: registrar.tamu.edu/ PartnerUniversity Offered Degrees A schedule of classes can be found at: shsu.edu/academics/ucenter/ A schedule of classes can uhv.edu/nursing Graduate Degrees Bilingual Education/Dual Language Counselor Education Curriculum and Instruction OUR LADY OF THE LAKE UNIVERSITY-WEEKEND COLLEGE COLLEGE UNIVERSITY-WEEKEND OF THE LAKE OUR LADY Undergraduate Degrees Business Human Sciences A schedule of classes can be found at: ollusa.edu ➔ classes can be found A schedule of 936.321.4500 (Metro) 936.321.4500 936.273.7510 Phone: LoneStar.edu/uc-montgomery Web: Graduate Degrees Business Administration Executive MBA Educational Human Resource Development A schedule of classes can be found at: stthom.edu Elementary Cert. Undergraduate Degrees Accounting Applied Arts and Sciences Banking and Financial Institutions Criminal Justice English Family and Consumer Sciences Finance General Business Administration History Interdisciplinary Academic Studies Management Marketing Political Science 29 LSCS Catalog 2012/2013 GENERAL INFORMATION C CP R CCP 30 • • Highlights universities onsitetocompleteabachelor’s degree. and thencontinuewithtwoyearsatoneofthepartner (some AASdegreesapply)fromLoneStarCollege a two-year AA or AS degree to earn the opportunity offers a 2+2 transfer agreement which gives students education, LSC-UniversityCenteratUniversityPark College. To provideforeasier accesstoupper-level after attaininganassociatedegreewithLoneStar help advancetheeducationalgoalsofstudents – offeringmorethan52unduplicateddegreesto of HoustonandUniversityHouston-Downtown University, Texas University, Southern theUniversity includeSamHoustonState this location.Thepartners offered bythefour-yearonsiteat university partners graduates intoadvancedegreesandprograms is alsodesignedtoprovideeasytransferforLSCS centers, LSC-UniversityCenteratUniversityPark The secondoftheLoneStarCollegeuniversity GENERAL INFORMATION

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Student Parking Employee Parking LSC-University ParkClasses LONE STAR COLLEGE UNIVERSITY PARK CAMPUS PARK UNIVERSITY COLLEGE STAR LONE GENERAL INFORMATION GENERAL INFORMATION GENERAL Graduate Degrees Instructional Technology Special Education Counseling Educational Administration Library Science B.S., Environmental Health B.B.A., Management Information Systems B.A. Liberal Arts B.S. Human Services and Consumer Science B.S., Interdisciplinary Studies B.B.A., Marketing B.B.A., Computer Information Systems B.B.A., Management B.B.A., Accounting B.B.A., Finance Graduate Degrees M.A., Teaching M.S., Criminal Justice select course schedules select course B.S., Supply Chain and Logistics Global College) Business Minor (includes Entrepreneurship classes–Bauer Graduate Degrees and Post-Baccalaureate Certificate M.Ed., Administration and Supervision M.B.A., Business Administration M.S., Human Resource Development Web: tsu.edu/northwest/ Web: Web: shsu.edu/academics/university_park shsu.edu/academics/university_park Web: SAM HOUSTON STATE UNIVERSITY STATE SAM HOUSTON LoneStar.edu/university-center ➔ LoneStar.edu/university-center A schedule of classses for each university can be found at: of classses for each university A schedule Email: [email protected] Phone: 281.290.3780 TEXAS SOUTHERN UNIVERSITY Northwest TEXAS SOUTHERN PartnerUniversity Offered Degrees Web: LoneStar.edu/uc-universitypark Phone: 281.290.2600 LoneStar.edu/uc-universitypark Web: Twitter: @UHNorthwest Facebook: facebook.com/UHNorthwest Twitter: Fax: 713.237.5403 Facebook: facebook.com/UHDNorthwest Campus UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON Northwest UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON DOWNTOWN Northwest UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON DOWNTOWN Web: uh.edu/northwest Email: [email protected] Phone: 832.842.5700 Web: Web: uhd.edu/northwest [email protected] Phone: 713.237.5400 Email: Web: Undergraduate Degrees EC-6 Generalist Education EC-6 Generalist with Special EC-6 Bilingual Generalist 4-8 English, Language Arts, Reading, and Social Studies 4-8 Mathematics/Science 4-8 Mathematics 8-12 Certification Teacher Certificate Teacher hone: 281.290.2900 Fax: 281.290.2905 Phone: 281.290.2900 Email: [email protected] Undergraduate Degrees B.S., Criminal Justice B.A.A.S., Criminal Justice B.A.I.S., with EC-6 Generalist Cert. B.A.I.S., with EC-6 Bilingual Cert. B.A.I.S., with 4-8 Generalist Cert. B.B.A., General Business B.A.A.S., Safety Management B.A., Mathematics Certificate B.A., Mathematics with Secondary-level Teacher B.S., Biological & Physical Sciences B.S., Biological & Physical Sciences with Secondary-level Undergraduate Degrees B.S., Administration of Justice Science and Technology B.S., Aviation B.S., Computer Engineering Technology and Film Radio, Television B.S., Electronic Engineering Technology Undergraduate Degrees B.A., Integrated Communications B.S., Mechanical Engineering Technology B.S., Organizational Leadership and Supervision B.A./B.S., Psychology B.S., Retailing and Consumer Science 31 LSCS Catalog 2012/2013 Northwest GENERAL INFORMATION 32 edu, orvisittheWeb atLoneStar.edu/LSC-Online. 832.813.6700, e-mail distance.learning@LoneStar. onLSC-Online,callFor additionalinformation . them andapprovedbytheinstructor site ortoanoff-campuslocationthatisconvenient students havetheoptiontogoanLSCScollege as orientationsorlabs.Fortheseactivities,online activitiessuch learning exams orothernecessary Online classesmayrequireproctored(supervised) science degreerequirementsthroughonlineofferings. andassociateof requirements andassociateofarts courses. Students can complete all core degree responsibilities asthoseintraditionalcampus-based enrolled in online courses have the same rights and projects, exams,presentations,andpapers.Students activities such as discussions, of online learning courses. Instructorsofthesecoursesuseavariety hybrid coursesarethesameastraditionalon-campus courses. Thecontentandtransferabilityofonline and the online componentsofhybridand on-campus ofonlinecourses students andmanagesthedelivery onlinefacultyand Lone StarCollege-Onlinesupports Online Classes: GENERAL INFORMATION high-demand careersin: current jobskills,LoneStarCollegeopensdoorsto anewcareerorimprove tostart Education certification a Career and For Technicalthose interested in earning throughout theyear. datesareavailable prior testingisrequired.Classstart for allages.Inmostcases,nocollegeapplicationor something new,learn Lone Star College hassomething the GEDorotherstandardizedtests,takea class to anewlanguage,preparefor current jobskills,learn anewcareer,Whether thegoalistostart improve classes. seminars andconferences,communityeducation programs,professionaldevelopment certification growth withCareerandTechnical Education credits, LoneStarCollegeopensdoorstopersonal In additiontoassociatedegreesandcollegetransfer Career andTechnical Education and campus-basedinstruction. Hybrid classesareacombinationofonlineinstruction Hybrid Classes: • • classes forallages.Programsinclude: Lone StarCollegealsoofferscommunity education go toLoneStar.edu/CTE. Career andTechnical programs, Educationcertification who qualify. To moreaboutLoneStarCollege’s learn workforce scholarships may be available to those or continuingeducationunits(CEUs).Inaddition, collegetransfercredit they complete,studentscanearn program Depending on whichworkforcecertification • • • • • • • • • • Discovery College, which offers educational and Discovery events and activities for adults age 50 and older. community thatoffersfreeand low-costclasses, amembership The AcademyforLifelongLearning, Transportation, Distribution&Logistics Law, PublicSafety, Corrections &Security TechnologyInformation Prep Certification Industry Hospitality &Tourism Health Science Energy &Manufacturing Education &Training Business Management&Administration Architecture &Construction LSCS Catalog 2012/2013 GENERAL INFORMATION does not System does not GENERAL INFORMATION GENERAL College Star colleges make statistics available regarding available statistics make colleges discriminate on the basis of race, color, discriminate on the basis of race, color, age, veteran religion, disability, gender, sexual orientation, status, nationality, educational of in provisions or ethnicity opportunities or employment opportunities and benefits. persistence, completion and graduation rates of full-time undergraduate certificate or degree-seeking students. The colleges also report earned beginning salaries by recent graduates. conduct relating to alcohol and substance abuse, and provide education and consultation to students seeking assistance with alcohol and drug issues. to appeal decisions or file formal grievances related to academic progress and student life on campus. Lone LSCS of LSCS colleges require specific standards LSCS colleges have in place a process for students LSCS colleges report campus crime statistics. RIGHTS STUDENT Information student rights and responsibilities on some For additional information, please is included below. Code of Conduct at LoneStar. refer to the Student at edu/conduct and the Student Handbook/Guide LoneStar.edu/advising. Student Right-To-Know Community PartnershipsCommunity external of office coordinate helps affairs LSCS’s business development economic, and small community, The Small Business each LSCS college. activities with Norththe and (SBDC) Center Development Houston provide a central Development Alliance Economic of commerce and for 10 area chambers contact point the North Houston Association. For more information, contact the LSCS Office of External 832.813.6620. Affairs at Fine arts,Fine classes, sports computer recreation, and and more. GED (General Educational Development) prepa- Educational Development) GED (General testing. ration and and THEA SAT, preparation for the ACT, Test others. English as a Second Language, and other and other a Second Language, English as from beginner to at levels ranging languages, advanced. fun camp programs from June through August through June from programs camp fun to 18. ages 6 for kids 33 LSCS Catalog 2012/2013 Continuing Education and Credit Linked Courses Students may enroll in continuing education courses which in courses hour semester to linked are that both credit and continuing education students attend the same class. Continuing education students who register for linked courses must meet the same requirements and prerequisites as credit students. Students registered through continuing education earn continuing education units (CEUs). For more information, go to LoneStar.edu/ to go information, more For CorporateCollege. In addition, Lone Star Corporate College also holds In addition, Lone Star Corporate College also several professional development seminars throughout the year and has two full-service conference centers for corporate located in Houston and in The Woodlands and community events. Lone Star Corporate College has training programs forLone Star Corporate College has training programs care, health energy, in specializing industries, several and advanced manufacturing. computer technology, can be held on-site, at a Lone Star College Training campus, or online. Subject matter experts with years of industry teach all programs. experience Lone Star Corporate College partnersLone Star Corporate with Houston- to identify and meet their based, global corporations Through both customized workforce training needs. Star and standardized training programs, Lone these that to ensure works College Corporate trainingorganizations’ employees receive the technical in they need to remain highly skilled and effective their industries. Lone Star Corporate College Lone Star Corporate • Community For more information on Lone Star College’s go to LoneStar.edu/CE. Education programs, • • • GENERAL INFORMATION as aconditionofbeingassignedtoclinicalfacility. students tohaveaSocialSecuritynumberorVisa of admission,thathealthcarefacilitieswillrequire students priorto,butnotasaconditionorrequirement Education Code§54.052.Inaddition,LSCSwillnotify tuition purposes,residencyisdefinedwithin Texas resident ornon-residentstudent.Foradmissionand Texas lawastorequirementsandadmissionofany Lone StarCollegeSystempolicyisconsistentwith Requirement Health OccupationsClinical affairs officer. so bymakinganappointmentwiththechiefstudent- the accreditation of Lone Star College System may do A studentwhowishestoreviewdocumentsregarding which enrollmentisinsufficient. therighttocancelanycourseorsectionfor reserves classroom spaceorfacilitieshavebeenfilled.LSCS onlyuntilavailable course orprogramwillbepermitted section, at anycollege.Registrationforaparticular or year this catalog will beofferedin any giventerm The systemcannotguaranteethatcourseslistedin or legislativeaction. requirements andregulations,asobligatedbydistrict right tochange,withoutpriornotice,tuition,fees, of thiscatalog.Additionally, the thesystemreserves therighttoactasfinalinterpreter the systemreserves student’s benefitandassistance.Theadministrationof The policiesandproceduresstatedhereinareforthe best interestofthecollege. of theLoneStarCollegeSystemdeemstobein manner thattheadministrationorBoardofTrustees of theprovisionsthiscatalogatanytimeorin the righttoamend,alter, change,deleteormodifyany andretains nature. LoneStarCollegeSystemreserves andnotcontractualin are intendedtobeinformational in this catalog set forth The provisions and information complete policiesandinformation. lege or access the system’s home at LoneStar.edu for officeatanycol- Please contactthestudentservices 34 GENERAL INFORMATION of programrequirements. for takingthelicensingexaminationuponcompletion for abackgroundcheck,andmayalsoberequired a SocialSecuritynumberorVisamayberequired placement. Additionally, LSCSwillnotifystudentsthat to completetheprogramduealackofclinical program clinicalskillsrequirementwillnotbeable Students whoareunabletocompletetheLSCShealth of Education to the Office ofCivil Rights with the U.S. Department about thelawsandcompliancemayalsobedirected Employment Officerand Title IXinvestigator. Inquiries of theOfficeHumanResourceswhoisEqual including Title IXshouldbeaddressedtothedirector Officer, 832.813.6655. Complaints of discrimination, Office of the System General Counsel and Chief Legal VI, Title IXandSection504)maybedirected tothe applicable laws,statutes,andregulations(suchasTitle LSCS’sInquiries concerning policies,compliancewith ofthecontractualrelationship. termination ofemployment,expulsionand/ortermination actionuptoandincluding subject todisciplinary will notbetolerated.Personswhoviolatesuchare students, advisors,vendors,clientele,andcontractors officers, managers,faculty, employees, supervisors, Unlawful discriminationandsexualby which includessexualharassmentandviolence. protected status,andfreeofsexualdiscrimination, national origin,disability, veterans’status,oranyother gender, age,sexualorientation,religion,ethnicor actionsbasedonrace,color,free ofdiscriminatory maintain aworkandacademicenvironmentthatis It isthepolicyofLoneStarCollegeSystemto Statement Equal Opportunity post-secondary educationalprograms andactivities. post-secondary in and benefit from all with disabilities to participate Disabilities Actof1990(ADA)whichwillenablestudents 1973, Title V, Section504andtheAmericanswith as requiredbyTheVocational RehabilitationActof the implementationofreasonableaccommodations system promotesequityinacademicaccessthrough environmentforall students. Thecollege learning LSCS is dedicated to providing the least restrictive ADA Statement LSCS Catalog 2012/2013 GENERAL INFORMATION GENERAL INFORMATION GENERAL Communication College All official communication from Lone Star its Web System to its students is delivered through portal e-mail system and Lone Star College-provided accounts. Inclement Weather Inclement clos- or emergency weather event of inclement In the or designee may executive officer ing, the location classes. Generally, some of the college cancel all or 5:30 a.m. and will be made between such decisions 6 a.m. for day classes and by 3 p.m. for evening any for closed are facilities off-campus classes. When be also will sites those at classes college the reason, announcement will be made canceled. The closing stations or go to our Web on local radio/television site at LoneStar.edu. Availability Computer System the value technology Lone Star College recognizes learning,and teaching and to robust adds a built and supportstable infrastructure to it. Because regular systems is critical to their maintenance of computer are planned downtimes performance and efficiency, normally performed to minimize disruption after-hours students and staff. Advanced notice of the to faculty, ways scheduled maintenance is distributed in many services the on information provide with and impacted estimated start are encouraged and end times. Users to note these communications and plan accordingly. Serviceots@ the or Contact 813.813.6600 at Desk for updates. LoneStar.edu 35 LSCS Catalog 2012/2013 Effective September 1, 2003, the Texas Code of Effective September 1, 2003, the Texas Criminal Procedure 62.03(h) requires each person and who is required to register as a sex offender who intends to be employed, work with a contractor, institution of higher education or attend classes at an to register with the campus police department within that sexseven days. Current LSCS board policy requires offenders seeking to enroll at, provide services to, or be employed with LSCS to submit information pertinent committee to his or her offenses to the System Review determineto enrollment, for eligibility her his or vendor services A person seeking to or employment. before be a student shall be required to be approved completing the registration process. Sex Offender Policy: Sex Offender Data offenders sex registered concerning Information site at DPS Web the Texas can be accessed from https://records.txdps.state.tx.us/dps_web/portal/ index.aspx. Racial Profiling The LSCS Police Department prohibits the practice known its officers. More informationas “racial profiling” by can be found at LoneStar.edu/racial-profiling. Clery Act Clery the Jeanne complies with LSCS Security Campus the Jacob Wetterling Statistics Act and Policy and Crime Offender Violent Sexually and Children Against Crimes Act. Relevant informationRegistration at can be found Report. Security Annual the in LoneStar.edu/crime-stats