Academics
Semester Dates. The academic school year begins with Fall term,
which starts in mid-August and ends early December. Some programs only admit new
students for Fall term, please check with the department. Spring term begins early
January and ends early May. Summer term begins early June and ends mid-August.
Credits. The quantity of work a student does at
Lamar is measured in credit hours. The number of credit hours a course is worth
is usually based on the number of hours it meets each week. Most courses are worth
either three or four credit hours. Undergraduate students need a minimum of 120
credits to graduate and typically complete their degree in 4 years. Masters students
need a minimum of 36 credits to graduate and typically complete their degree in 2
years. Doctoral students need a minimum of 60 credits and typically complete their degree
in 3-5 years.
Full-time Status. International students on F and J non-immigrant
visas must pursue a full course of study to remain in status with the INS. This means that
undergraduates must take 12 credit hours each long semester (Fall and Spring semesters);
and graduate students must take 9 credit hours each long semester. International students
are not required to enroll in summer courses, although they may do so if they wish.
Grades. Grades are computed on a 4-point scale, based on class
participation and achievement on examinations, essays, research papers and other assignments.
For each course the following grades are used where a “+” or “–“ can be added to the straight
letter grade to signify slightly higher or lower achievement respectively.
| A |
= 4 points (excellent) |
| B |
= 3 points (above average) |
| C |
= 2 points (average) |
| D |
= 1 point (below average) |
| F |
= 0 points (failure – no credit) |
Teaching Methods. In the United States and at Lamar University
class participation is encouraged and in some cases, required. Rather than strictly
lecture, professors often engage students in discussion so they can learn from the
professor and the diverse experiences of their classmates.
Link to University Catalog (includes detailed course information)
Links to Academic Colleges
Bachelor's Programs at Lamar University
| College of Arts and Sciences |
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College of Business |
Applied Arts and Sciences |
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Accounting |
Biochemistry |
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Economics |
Biology |
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Finance |
Chemistry |
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General Business: |
Computer Science |
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Advertising |
Computer Information Science |
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Entrepreneurship |
Criminal Justice |
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Industrial Engineering |
Earth Science |
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Retail Merchandising |
English |
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Human Resource Management |
Environmental Science |
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Management |
Forensic Chemistry |
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Management Information Systems |
French |
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Marketing |
Geology |
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History |
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College of Education and Human Development |
Mathematics |
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Exercise Science and Fitness Management |
Medical Technology |
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Family and Consumer Sciences: |
Nursing |
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Dietetics |
Philosophy |
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Family Studies |
Physics |
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Fashion Retailing and Merchandising |
Political Science |
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Food and Nutrition |
Pre-Professional: |
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Hospitality |
Dentistry |
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Interior Design |
Law |
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Health |
Medicine |
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Interdisciplinary Studies |
Occupational Therapy |
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Kinesiology |
Optometry |
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Pharmacy |
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College of Fine Arts and Communication |
Physical Therapy |
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American Sign Language |
Physician's Assistant |
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Communication: |
Podiatry |
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Advertising |
Veterinary Medicine |
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Broadcasting |
Psychology |
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Corporate Communication |
Social Work |
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Journalism |
Sociology |
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Film Studies |
Space Science |
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Communication Disorders |
Spanish |
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Dance |
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Graphic Design |
College of Engineering |
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Music: |
Chemical Engineering |
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Composition |
Civil Engineering |
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Music Business |
Construction Management |
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Performance |
Electrical Engineering |
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Teaching |
Industrial Engineering |
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Studio Art |
Industrial Technology |
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Theatre |
Mechanical Engineering |
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Master's and Doctoral Programs at Lamar University
| College of Arts and Sciences |
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College of Business |
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Master of Arts: |
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Master of Business Administration: |
English |
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Accounting |
History |
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Enterprise Resource Planning |
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Experiential Business and Entrepreneurship: |
Master of Science: |
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Financial Management |
Applied Criminology |
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Healthcare Administration |
Biology |
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International Business |
Chemistry |
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Service Management and Marketing |
Computer Science |
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Mathematics |
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College of Education and Human Development |
Nursing |
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Psychology |
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Master of Education: |
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Educational Leadership |
Master of Public Administration |
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Counseling and Development |
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Educational Administration |
College of Engineering |
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Educational Technology Leadership |
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Elementary Education |
Master of Engineering Science or |
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Secondary Education |
Master of Engineering: |
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Special Education |
Chemical Engineering |
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Supervision |
Civil Engineering |
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Electrical Engineering |
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Master of Science: |
Industrial Engineering |
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Family and Consumer Sciences |
Mechanical Engineering |
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Kinesiology |
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Master of Engineering Management |
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College of Fine Arts and Communication |
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Master of Science: |
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Master of Arts: |
Environmental Engineering |
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Studio Art |
Environmental Studies |
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Art History |
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Doctor of Engineering: |
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Master of Music: |
Chemical Engineering |
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Performance |
Civil Engineering |
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Education |
Electrical Engineering |
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Industrial Engineering |
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Master of Science: |
Mechanical Engineering |
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Deaf Studies and Deaf Education |
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Speech-Language Pathology |
Doctor of Philosophy: |
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Chemical Engineering |
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Doctor of Audiology |
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Doctor of Education: |
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Deaf Studies and Deaf Education |