Lee College

The degree program leads to an Associate of Applied Science Degree in Mental Health Services and prepares students for credentialing as Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselors (LCDCs) and to sit for that competency-based exam. The Prevention Specialist Certificate exceeds state mandated education requirements for credentialing as a Certified Prevention Specialist (CPS) and prepares students to sit for a competency-based exam for that credential.

Students will be prepared for entry-level positions working with young children and their families. A developmental approach is emphasized, which promotes optimal physical, cognitive, social, and emotional growth of children.

This two semester certificate is designed to give students a practical working knowledge of basic child development principles that will assist them in the everyday planning and implementation of developmentally appropriate activities and environments for young children. The certificate is meant to integrate with the goals and courses required for the AAS degree in Child Development. All of the courses in this certificate apply to the AAS in Child Development degree.

Paralegals (also called “Legal Assistants”) work under the supervision of an attorney and assist in the delivery of legal services. They do substantive legal work the supervising attorney would otherwise do; however, paralegals are not attorneys. Paralegals generally may not provide legal services directly to the public, except as permitted by law. Paralegals are important members of the legal service team. They perform such functions as interviewing clients and witnesses, drafting legal documents, conducting legal research, and attending depositions and court hearings.

The Computer Technology - User and Computer Support Certificate of Completion I is a level-one award designed primarily for students seeking employment with organizations that use computers to process, design, manage, and communicate information. Emphasis placed on the use of computer software in the solution of business and scientific problems, design and development of Web pages, and desktop computer software support.

The Computer Technology - User and Computer Support Certificate of Completion II is a level-two award designed primarily for students seeking employment with organizations that use computers to process, design, manage, and communicate information. Emphasis is placed on the use of computer software in the solution of business and scientific problems, design and development of Web pages, and desktop computer hardware and software support.

The Computer Technology Computer and Graphics Technology program is designed primarily for students seeking employment with organizations that use computers to process, design, manage, and communicate information. The program prepares individuals to provide technical assistance, support, and advice to computer users to help troubleshoot software and hardware problems. Includes instruction in computer concepts, information systems, networking, operating systems, computer hardware, the Internet, software applications, help desk concepts and problem solving, and principles of customer service.

The Computer Technology Computer and Graphics Technology program is designed primarily for students seeking employment with organizations that use computers to process, design, manage, and communicate information. The program prepares individuals to provide technical assistance, support, and advice to computer users to help troubleshoot software and hardware problems. Includes instruction in computer concepts, information systems, networking, operating systems, computer hardware, the Internet, software applications, help desk concepts and problem solving, and principles of customer service.

This Program is designed to prepare students with concepts and skills required for entry-level employment into computer support and maintenance careers. Completion prepares the student with CISCO routing skills.

The Drafting Technology Program provides training experience in computer-aided drafting. The Associate of Applied Science Degree prepares students for entrance into the drafting profession confident of having received a strong foundation in drafting disciplines and skills.

In the Academic Study Program, students study anatomy and physiology, medical terminology, basic disease processes, record storage and retrieval, medico legal aspects, quality improvement, data processing, health record science, hospital statistics, and human resource management.

This program offers preparation for a technical area of service in hospitals, clinics, and related health facilities. Students are trained in manual and electronic methods of health record management including record assembly, analysis, coding, abstracting, filing, and record maintenance. Part of the learning experience will include working in the Health Information Management Department of a hospital or other health care facility. Mastery of the National Examination furthers job opportunities and increases salary.

The Certificate of Completion in coding will qualify students to work as a Medical Coder.

The purpose of the Vocational Nursing Program is to prepare individuals to use a systematic problem-solving process to function within the nurse’s legal and ethical scope of practice while safely providing quality care and demonstrate the Differentiated Essential Competencies of Graduates of Texas Nursing Programs (DECs). The Vocational Nursing Program is accredited by Texas Board of Nursing (BON).

Industrial Systems Technology Program trains students for employment in the maintenance, manufacturing, and construction fields and/or the pursuit of an advanced degree, by providing fundamental concepts of machinery installation, repair and troubleshooting.

Graduates of this program will be able to understand and resolve problems that occur in mechanical, fluid power and power transmission systems in the petrochemical, refinery, construction, and maintenance fields.