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Degrees and Certificates

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About Lone Star College

Lone Star College is one of the largest and fastest growing institutions of higher education in the nation. Not
only great in size, LSC is a key driver and growing contributor to the local and regional economy.

Students rely on Lone Star College for Associate Degrees, certifications for work in high-demand industries,
and credits that enable them to transfer anywhere. In fact, LSC provides more than 170 degrees and
certificates of study close to home. No wonder over 93,000 students choose Lone Star College!

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BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN NURSING (BSN)
BACHELOR OF APPLIED TECHNOLOGY IN CYBERSECURITY (BAT)
BACHELOR OF APPLIED SCIENCE IN ENERGY MANUFACTURING
AND TRADES MANAGEMENT (BAS-EMTM)
Prepares you for promotion and advancement into leadership positions within your field. Prepares you for
pursuit of a master’s degree.

ASSOCIATE OF APPLIED SCIENCE (AAS)
A degree program for the student seeking technical career skills for work in a specific career.

• Includes at least 15 credit hours of general education courses.
• Can complete in two years and graduate.
• Most AAS degrees have a Level I & Level II Certificate that a student can complete in six months.

ADVANCED TECHNICAL CERTIFICATE (ATC)
Pursued after the completion of a related bachelor’s or associate degree; preparation for a
specialized career field.

FAST TRACK CERTIFICATE
Prepares a student for immediate job entry in a short period of time.

ASSOCIATE OF ARTS (AA)
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).

ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE (AS)
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.

ASSOCIATE OF ARTS IN TEACHING (AAT)
Prepares you to transfer to a Texas public university as a junior to work towards a degree that leads to initial
Texas teacher certification.

INDUSTRY CERTIFICATION
Select Industry Certifications prepare a student for state, national, or global industry recognized credentials.

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FIRE SCIENCE TECHNOLOGY

Fire Science Technology
AAS Degree & Certificate options

• LSC-CyFair
• LSC-Kingwood
• LSC-Montgomery

The structural firefighting certificate is for students wanting to
pursue entry-level opportunities as fire fighters. Interested students
should contact fire science technology faculty for information
regarding application and admission to the program. The
associate of applied science degree in fire science technology
is designed to enhance firefighters’ knowledge base and help
students obtain advancement opportunities in the fire service
field.

COSMETOLOGY HUMAN SERVICES

Cosmetology Human Services
Cosmetology Facial | Cosmetology Instructor General Human Services
AAS Degree & Certificate options Substance Abuse Counseling
AAS Degree & Certificate options
• LSC-Kingwood
• LSC-North Harris • LSC-Houston North
• LSC-Montgomery
The program offers certificates for the facial specialist and
operator license. Both certificate programs are approved by the The human services program offers two degrees within its
Texas Department of Licensing and Regulations. Upon successful substance abuse counseling concentration. The Basic Chemical
completion of the program requirements, graduates are eligible Dependency Counseling Certificate (Certificate 1) provides
to take the state exam. Upon passing the state exam, program the foundational knowledge and skills related to the substance
graduates become licensed to practice in the State of Texas. abuse counseling field. The certificate, which also includes the
state-mandated 300 hour field practicum, allows graduates to
Graduates of the cosmetology certificate programs have many apply with the State of Texas to become Licensed Chemical
employment opportunities including becoming a hair dresser, Dependency Counselor (LSCD) Interns. LCDC Interns are
skin care specialist, and make-up artist. Other areas may be permitted to begin working in the substance abuse counseling
to become a research assistant in the cosmetology industry, a field in entry-level positions. Completing either of the Associate
sales representative for a beauty product, or beauty editor for of Applied Science (AAS) degrees offered in the program places
newspapers and magazines. Salaries vary depending upon the graduates on the path to become fully licensed as LCDCs once
place of employment and the graduate’s skills and number of they have completed all of their intern requirements.
work hours.

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INTERPRETER TRAINING TECHNOLOGY

Interpreter Training Technology
AAS Degree & Certificate options

• LSC-CyFair
• LSC-North Harris

The interpreter training technology associate of applied science
degree prepares graduates for entry-level careers as American
Sign Language/ English Interpreters. The interpreter training
technology program will provide graduates with a strong
academic and technical foundation designed to prepare them
for state certification.

The interpreter training technology associate of applied science
degree requires the completion of 65 semester credit hours of
coursework. The program includes a supervised internship as
a capstone external learning experience, which integrates all
instructional components of the program.

MASSAGE THERAPY PERSONAL TRAINER

Massage Therapy Certificate Level I Personal Trainer Certificate
Certificate
Fast Track Non-Credit Certificate
• LSC-North Harris • LSC-CyFair
• LSC-Montgomery
• LSC-University Park

Everywhere from fitness magazines to the doctor’s office,
professionals in all industries speak highly of the ability of a
skilled personal trainer to improve their lives. Personal trainers
are responsible for developing and implementing a specialized
exercise regimen for clients.

Personal trainers ensure the fitness program meets the needs
of the client and may include elements such as physical fitness,
nutrition, cardiovascular training, and weight training. As a
personal trainer, you conduct fitness assessments, develop
individualized exercise programs, approve instruction on a
variety of fitness activities, and help clients reach their fitness
goals.

The Massage Therapy Certificate prepares students to be skilled
and responsible therapeutic massage providers. Students learn
the practice of using touch to manipulate the soft-tissue muscles
of the body. Massage therapy is performed for a variety of
reasons, including pain treatment, decompressing tired and
overworked muscles, reducing stress, rehabilitating sports
injuries, and promoting general health.

This program is accredited through the National Certification
Board for Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork and is licensed
through the Texas Department of State Health Services. Prepares
students for Massage Therapy Licensing Exam.

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The Office of Financial Aid (LoneStar.edu/Financial-Aid) and Workforce
Grants (LoneStar.edu/FA-Grants) offers various forms of financial assistance.
Scholarship opportunities may also be available.

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District 3: Iesheia Ayers-Wilson
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District 8: Mike Sullivan
District 9: Jim Cain, Ed.D.
Stephen C. Head, Ph.D., Chancellor

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