Programs at Lee College

Find Your PATHWAY to Success!

Lee College is committed to helping students find a clear path from education to their future goals.

Our pathways connect your interests with programs of study, educational opportunities, and careers. Whether you are preparing to enter the workforce, earn a certificate or associate degree, or transfer to continue your education, pathways can help you explore your options and find a direction that fits your goals.

Each pathway brings together related programs and concentrations, making it easier to see how what you learn at Lee College connects to future opportunities. Explore different fields, discover careers that interest you, and learn about the education, knowledge, and skills needed to get there.

Not sure where you are headed yet? That's OK. Pathways are designed to help you explore your interests, consider your options, and begin building a plan for your future.

Explore the pathways below to learn more about programs, courses, certificates, degrees, transfer opportunities, and careers. Then connect with an advisor to create an educational plan that fits your goals.

Your interests. Your goals. Your PATHWAY. 

Degree/Certificate Types

These degrees are for students who plan to transfer to four-year institutions and pursue baccalaureate degrees. AA, AAS, AAT, and AS degrees include 60 to 66 hours of freshman and sophomore courses.

Associate in Arts (AA) Degree

This is a liberal arts-based degree for which the objective is preparation for transfer to a baccalaureate degree program, generally in a liberal arts major (i.e., English, history, philosophy, psychology, sociology, etc.).

Associate in Science (AS) Degree

This is a liberal arts and science-based degree for which the objective is preparation for transfer to a baccalaureate degree program, generally in a professional field of endeavor (i.e., chemistry, engineering, computer science, etc.).

Associate in Applied Science (AAS) Degree

This is an occupationally-based degree for which the primary objective is preparation for job entry immediately upon completion of the degree program (i.e., occupational therapy assistant, paralegal, etc.). While the emphasis is on providing particular occupational skills, each curriculum includes courses in the humanities, social sciences, and mathematics.

Some graduates of these programs may also transfer to four-year colleges. The acceptance of courses for transfer are subject to the discretion of the receiving baccalaureate institution.

Associate in Art in Teaching (AAT) Degree

This degree is designed for students interested in teaching in an elementary, middle or high school. It represents the first half of a bachelor's degree and transfers in its entirety to a Texas college/university, allowing the student to transfer directly into the professional program there.

Certificate of Completion

Lee College offers 55 Certificates of Completion. These programs are designed for students who are employed or plan to be employed in technical fields. In most cases, the credits earned in a certificate program can be applied to an associate of applied science degree in the same area of study; however, there are programs in which this is not the case. In a few cases, the credits earned in certificate programs are transferable to associate of science degrees.