Lamar University

Gainvaluable expertise in teaching ESL while earning your Master’s degree at the same time. Lamar University offers new specialization in ESL in conjunction with the M.Ed. in Teacher Leadership degree program.

The ESL courses included in the specialization are:

• Literacy for English Language Learners
• Understanding Language and Language Learning
• Methods and Approaches in Teaching ESL
• ESL Curriculum and Assessment

Program Advantages

• 100% online classes
• Tuition is $250 per credit hour (in state); $292 (out-of-state)
• 8 start dates each year with 5-week course cycles
• Finish in as few as 18 months

 

The Master of Education in Educational Technology Leadership (ETL) degree is designed to prepare educators to proficiently use technology and serve as leaders in integrating technology into the classroom. This curriculum can also accommodate the needs of corporate trainers and other educators outside the academic realm.

The goal of the program is to train students in how people learn and how to best design instructional systems and materials that facilitate learning through technology. Educational technology leaders around the nation are viewed as important problem solvers.

Students are required to complete 36 hours of coursework as outlined in the degree plan. The Internship course (EDLD 5397) is the capstone course and requires that all other courses are successfully completed to enroll. Courses are offered on a rotational basis and not all courses are offered each session. EDLD 5306 and the EDLD 5397 are offered every session.

*Coursework completion is expected in as little as 18 months. Degrees are conferred in May, August and December.

 

The Master of Education in Educational Administration program is designed to develop leaders to build learning communities of continuous improvement for students from all backgrounds. The program provides relevant, research-based content based on the needs of today's educators and school districts.

Students are required to complete 36 hours of coursework as outlined in the degree plan. The Internship course (EDLD 5398) is the capstone course and requires that all other courses are successfully completed to enroll. Courses are offered on a rotational basis and not every course is offered in each session. EDLD 5311 and EDLD 5398 are offered each session.

*Coursework completion is expected in as little as 18 months. Degrees are conferred in May, August and December.

 

The Master of Education (M.Ed.) in School Counseling is designed to prepare educators who have a strong desire to help students succeed academically and to promote their well-being. School counselors focus their work on positive student development, especially high expectations, achievement motivation, and school engagement. Counselors help to build a caring and positive school climate, promote resiliency, provide support and guidance to students, and involve parents in schooling.

Lamar University’s M.Ed. in School Counseling is a non-thesis program designed to prepare educators to meet the requirements of School Counselor credentialing articulated by national and state standards and the Texas State Board for Educator Certification standards through:

• Developing the knowledge, skills and dispositions for fulfilling the school counselor role
• Building a school community that supports the success of all students
• Facilitating the well-being and development of children and youth in the educational setting
• Delivering a developmental guidance program, intervention services, career planning, individual counseling, and planning based on student needs as well as supporting the educational mission of the school.

Students are required to complete 36 hours of coursework. The internship course is the final course and requires all other courses to be completed to enroll. The Practicum includes a mentor or supervisor being assigned from the student’s district/campus, for a total of 160 hours.

Education requirements vary by state, but a master’s degree is required to become a certified counselor in Texas and most states.

Each 5-week course emphasizes knowledge and skills within an application based curriculum. This program can be completed in as little as 18 months.

 

The Master of Science degree in Criminal Justice is designed to prepare students for upper-level staff, administrative, management, treatment and planning positions in criminal justice agencies. It is ideal for professionals already working in a criminal justice capacity who want to progress to a career in the FBI, CIA or other federal security agencies.

The Lamar master's program has an applied focus, teaching practical skills as well as theoretical knowledge. Earning a master's degree from Lamar University offers credibility and affordability, with the convenience of 100% online classes. For convenience, there are five start dates throughout the year.

 

Lamar University has a very affordable, flexible online degree program that integrates important aspects of communication theory and practice. You will also have options to participate in award-winning communications student groups and events. Completion of the program may be as accomplished in as few as 48 months and you can go on to pursue a variety of careers, such as corporate trainer, law, public relation, sales, advertising, a/v production, corporate communication and more.

 

The Lamar University online RN to BSN program is designed to be flexible and convenient to meet the needs of your hectic schedule. The online classes are taught by the same professors who teach on campus. Our nursing program prepares graduates for professional nursing practice across healthcare settings.

In as little as 13 months, we will prepare you for career growth and leadership positions. Upon completion of the RN to BSN degree, you will be able to work in an array of healthcare settings:

• A doctor's office to care for people on an outpatient basis
• In a hospital setting as a staff nurse
• At a private nursing care facility, such as a home health care office
• Within a corporate environment like insurance companies

Students are required to complete 30 hours of nursing coursework as outlined in the degree plan. The curriculum is fully accredited by the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission (NLNAC). The College of Nursing reserves the right to make such changes and adjustments in its curriculum when necessary and that keep up with the dynamic nature of its discipline. Any adjustments will not extend the program of studies and, the department reserves the right to make changes in course offerings.

 

Lamar University enjoys the distinction of a BBA program rated in the top 300 Best Business School rankings by The Princeton Review. AACSB accredited, the business school has an impressive network of accomplished alumni whose ongoing support is a valuable asset. These courses include popular SAP training, a sought-after skill and salary enhancer. Multiple start dates throughout the year. Learning from a dedicated faculty driven to ensure student success, you will gain the knowledge and expertise you need to start your own business, step into a business management role or go on to your next career goal, with the skills most suited to independent thinkers.

 

Complete Coursework: 48 months Credit Hours: 120 Tuition: $165 in-state $216 out-of-state per credit hour. This price includes the administrative fee.

The Bachelor of General Studies is a multidisciplinary degree uniting elements of a general bachelor’s education. Students of this program are provided an opportunity to self-design a personal curriculum and take courses in several areas of interest, resulting in a broad-based education and primed for several unique and challenging career paths. This degree is ideal for the student who prefers not to choose a more rigid degree or highly specialized career path, but who displays interest and curiosity in up to three topics.

The BGS degree is awarded on completion of 120 semester credit hours, including completion of the core curriculum (48), 42 elective hours, and 30 advanced hours. The thirty advanced hours must consist of at least 9 hours in three concentrations. In addition, a minimum 2.0 grade point average is required in all advanced elective coursework as well as a cumulative grade point average of 2.0.

Transfer students: 30 hours must be completed at Lamar University, of which 18 hours must be advanced.

 

Lamar University enjoys the distinction of a BBA program rated in the top 300 Best Business School rankings by The Princeton Review. AACSB accredited, the business school has an impressive network of accomplished alumni whose ongoing support is a valuable asset. These courses include popular SAP training, a sought-after skill and salary enhancer. Multiple start dates throughout the year. Lamar University has an affordable, accessible BBA in General Business which provides a solid foundation of business processes and includes SAP, the widely used business software for managing resources such as production, sales, finance, distribution, supply and human resources.

 

The Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice degree completion program is an ideal option for current and future criminal justice practitioners. Career paths in law enforcement administration, national security, forensics, and law are emphasized in the BS-CJprogram. Best of all, you earn your bachelor’s degree 100% online from a reputable state university committed to providing one of the best values in education.

Earning Academic Credit for TCLEOSE
Earning Academic Credit for Criminal Justice Work Experience
Peace Officer Exemption Program

Accelerate your career: courses are available in 8-week and/or 15-week formats with multiple start dates and provide you the flexibility to balance your professional and personal goals, and enabling you to work and care for family while progressing toward your degree. Real-life experience is integrated into the criminal justice program with multiple internship opportunities. Lamar University strives to provide its students with academic support throughout the entire degree program, resulting in high-quality education for each individual student.

Transfer students: 30 hours must be completed at Lamar University, of which 18 hours must be advanced.

 

Lamar University enjoys the distinction of a BBA program rated in the top 300 Best Business School rankings by The Princeton Review. AACSB accredited, the business school has an impressive network of accomplished alumni whose ongoing support is a valuable asset. These courses include popular SAP training, a sought-after skill and salary enhancer. Multiple start dates throughout the year. Lamar University has an affordable, accessible BBA in Management that covers the basics of management, including human, automated and material resources, along with an understanding of specialized functions, processes and techniques used to guide operations.

 

The Preparation Program for ESL (English as a Second Language) Certification provides the skills and tools needed to effectively teach English as a second language. The comprehensive certification program discusses the nature and basic concepts of language systems and patterns and conventions of written and spoken language.

Understanding literacy and the sociocultural aspects of language are studied, as well as lesson planning, materials development, assessment and evaluation. Upon completion, students will also be familiar with the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) and the English Language Proficiency Standards (ELPS).

 

The Preparation Program for Superintendent Certification is available to applicants with a Principal (or Mid-Management) Certification and one year of practical administrative experience. Students are required to complete 18 hours of coursework as outlined in their degree plan.

Each course includes field-based experiences, problem based learning and action research. Professors are educators with superintendent experience and instruction is based on best practices in online education, is highly interactive and maximizes opportunities for productive participation.

Professional portfolios are developed within the program with continued availability upon completion and candidates are prepared for superintendent certification in Texas. Course content is aligned with the SBEC Superintendent Competencies and 12 hours of this coursework may be applied to the Lamar University doctoral program in Educational Leadership.

Courses are offered on a rotational basis and can be completed in as little as nine months.

 

The Preparation Program for Principal Certification is available to applicants with a Master of Education degree. Applicants must have two years of practical teaching experience in an accredited school. Principal certification allows teachers to expand their professional development to include school leadership and administrative skills.

Students are required to complete 18 hours of coursework as outlined in their degree plan. Courses are offered on a rotational basis. Coursework completion is expected in as little as 9 months.