Lawson State Community College offers a wide variety of University Parallel Programs and General Studies (Areas of Concentrations) that will transfer to four-year institutions.

The Following Areas Fall Under the College Transfer Division: 
• General Studies-- Over 75 Areas of Concentration (not to be confused with Programs of Study)
• Health and Physical Education
• Health Professions
• Humanities and Fine Arts
• Mathematics and Natural Sciences
• Social and Behavioral Sciences

Lawson State Community College Awards the Following Degrees (Within the College Transfer Division):
• Associate in Arts
• Associate in Science
• Associate in Applied Science

Career Pathways will vary according to the type of Associate Degree earned. There are multiple job opportunities for each degree earned.

The Medical Office Administration Pathway is designed to teach students strong administrative, computer, and interpersonal skills, promoting greater efficiency in the medical office.

Emphasis Is Placed on the Following:
 • Developing Strong Medical Coding and Billing Skills
 • Computer and Communication Abilities
 • Medical Terminology
 • Medical Office Procedures, Transcription, Etc.—Which Are Vital Tools in the Workplace.

The aim is to provide each student with a combination of office administration medical skills and technology that will prepare them to be highly competitive.
Co-op is required of each student in the degree program.

Possible Careers/Jobs with this degree program:
• Medical Office Administrator
• Medical Office Manager
• Medical Office Specialist
• Unit Support Representative
• Medical Secretary
• Medical Receptionist

The Computer Science Pathway provides each student with a background in the principles of computing and its applications in software and systems. Students are provided real-life experiences together with the development of a sound basis in theory.

Students work individually and cooperatively, on projects designed to foster an understanding of basic theoretical principles. Whether you plan to enter the computing industry or only to use computing as a tool for other purposes, the program prepares each student for great preparation for the future.

Co-op Is Required of Each Student in the Degree Program:
• Co-op contributes to overall skill development, which builds self-confidence, maturity, and the ability to work independently.

Computer Science Graduates with an Associate Degree May Qualify to Work As:
• Computer Support Specialists
• Web Developers
• Computer Programmers