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The Associate of Arts in General Education is an online liberal arts degree from Lamar Institute of Technology.  This program is a foundation for the Bachelor of Arts degree in institutions of higher education in Texas and is designed for students who plan to complete a bachelor’s degree instead of entering the workforce immediately after completion of the associate degree.  With this online liberal arts degree, you will be able to enter the bachelor’s degree program above the freshman level; this associate degree completes most, if not all, of the first two years of a bachelor’s degree.

The curriculum is composed of core general education courses in such subject areas as Communication, Mathematics, Life and Physical Sciences, Language and Culture, History, Social and Behavioral Sciences, Government, and more.  You will also choose electives to round out the program, allowing the student to complete more courses in areas of interest.

The Associate of Applied Science in Accounting from Lamar Institute of Technology is an online accounting degree program that prepares students for careers in the field.  This is a two-year program designed for those planning on entering the workforce as accounting paraprofessionals in business, industry, government, or public accounting.  The curriculum includes general education courses, such as writing, mathematics, and speech, and technical courses including accounting, small business, economics, and computer applications.  Courses teach students general business practices and how to use spreadsheets and databases, particularly in accounting. 

Graduates will have knowledge of:

• Accounting concepts
• Computerized accounting
• Payroll accounting
• Tax accounting
• Managerial accounting

The Associate of Applied Science in Real Estate is an online real estate degree from Lamar Institute of Technology.  Students planning on working in the sales, appraisal, brokerage, or finance areas of the real estate industry will find this degree beneficial.  It is designed for both those new to the field and those who want to expand their professional knowledge.  This program satisfies the educational requirements of the Texas Real Estate Commission for salespersons’ licenses and renewal.  Upon completion you will have the training needed to complete the Texas Real Estate Commission license examination.  The curriculum includes both general education and technical courses.  Courses cover real estate principles, appraisals, finance, and law.

The Associate of Arts in General Business is an online business degree from Lamar Institute of Technology.  This is a two-year program designed specifically for those students who plan to transfer to a four-year Bachelor of Business program and includes the first two years of most four-year degrees.  Students will use this degree as the foundation for higher education rather than as an entrance to the career world.  

The curriculum consists largely of general education courses with some basic Business classes.  Business topics covered include Accounting, Economics, Business, and Calculus.  The core general education courses are in:

• English
• History
• Math
• Government
• Public Speaking
• Science

The Certificate in Accounting is an online accounting degree from Lamar Institute of Technology for those interested in performing accounting for small and medium sized businesses.  Graduates of this program often find entry-level accounting positions in accounting firms as well.  With this one-year accounting degree online you will complete courses in Accounting, Small Business, Spreadsheets, Database, and English.  Courses cover a variety of accounting concepts including accounting cycles, ledgers, financial statements, budgeting, and tax accounting, along with general business practices and databases.  You will be prepared to work in the following areas of accounting:

• Computerized
• Payroll
• Tax
• Managerial
• Spreadsheets

The Certificate in Management Development is an online business management degree program from Lamar Institute of Technology.  This program is designed for graduates who supervise others or have management responsibilities along with those who hope to gain management positions.  The goal of this certification is to teach the key skills and competencies needed to manage staff effectively while providing a general overview of ways to continuously improve the workforce.  The curriculum includes courses in:

• Accounting
• Supervision
• Small Business
• Finance
• Human Resources
• English

Students learn how to manage employees in the modern workplace, develop business plans to manage and grow businesses, recognize broad management functions, and learn to apply these skills to the future business environment.

The Certificate in Real Estate from Lamar Institute of Technology is an online real estate degree.  This program is beneficial for those planning on working in the sales, appraisal, brokerage, or finance areas of the real estate industry.  It is designed for those new to the field as well as those seeking to expand their professional knowledge.  This is a one-year program the provides the education required to work in real estate sales but does not meet the requirements for the Texas Real Estate Commission license examination.  This online real estate degree will also meet the educational requirements of the Texas Real Estate Commission for salespersons’ licenses and renewal. 

You will complete courses in topics that include:

• Finance
• Real Estate Law
• Contract Law
• Property Management

You can focus on public service and safety with the Associate of Applied Science in Emergency Management & Homeland Security from Lamar Institute of Technology. The online emergency management degree leads to work in two areas:

• Homeland security specialist
• Crime scene technician

Through the online homeland security associate’s degree program, you learn real-world solutions to issues within National Defense. Your online studies cover topics like communications, fire technology, and law enforcement.

The online Associate of Applied Science in Health Information Technology prepares students for employment in a multitude of settings throughout the healthcare industry including hospitals, physician offices and clinics, long-term care facilities, insurance companies, government agencies and home care providers.  Courses include health information organization and supervision, coding and reimbursement methodologies, computers in health care, advanced medical coding, and health care statistics.

The online Certificate in Health Informatics prepares students for employment as entry level Health Informatics personnel or to provide supplemental training for persons previously or currently employed in related health record occupations.  The curriculum teaches the fundamentals of healthcare informatics by focusing on the resources, devices, and methods used to acquire, store, retrieve, and utilize electronic health records.  Courses include legal and ethical aspects of health information, health care delivery systems, computers in health care, medical terminology, and coding and insurance.

The Certificate in Medical Coding Specialist is an online medical billing and coding degree from Lamar Institute of Technology.  This is a 40-semester credit hour certificate that is designed to prepare students for the Certified Coding Associate (CCA) exam.  Students learn to code the diagnoses and procedures for healthcare services provided to patients while deciphering the explanation of benefits and processing claims.  Coursework teaches you how to code, classify, and index diagnoses and procedures using ICD-10-CM/PCS, CPT and HCPCS.  You will also study:

• Data analysis
• Information technology
• Standards
• Revenue
• HIPAA laws

Graduates are prepared for careers in physicians’ offices, outpatient clinics, emergency centers, day surgery centers, and in outpatient settings within hospitals.