Lamar Institute of Technology (LIT) is a

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technical school in Beaumont, Texas. LIT was formerly a part of

Lamar University Lamar University (Lamar or LU) is a public university in Beaumont, Texas. Lamar has been a member of the Texas State University System since 1995. It was the flagship institution of the former Lamar University System. As of the fall of 2021, t ...

, but became a separate institution when the university joined the

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in 1995.

History

Lamar Institute of Technology was chartered in 1949 when the Lamar College Bill was passed. The bill was sponsored in the Texas Legislature by State Representative Jack Brooks and Senator W.R. Cousins, Jr. of Beaumont. LIT began as the Division of Vocations within Lamar College. The division became the Lamar School of Vocations in 1955. In 1971, the division began awarding

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s. In 1972 it expanded its offerings and was renamed as the College of Technical Arts within

, which had achieved full university status. In 1990, all of Lamar University's two-year programs were combined into the Lamar University Institute of Technology. When Lamar University was absorbed into the

in 1995, the Institute of Technology became independent. In 1999, the school was renamed the Lamar Institute of Technology by the

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Governance

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Accreditation

Lamar Institute of Technology is accredited by the

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, Commission on Colleges to award degrees at the associate level. The Dental Hygiene Program is accredited by the American Dental Association Commission on Dental Accreditation. The Respiratory Therapy Program is accredited by the

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. The Diagnostic Medical Sonography Programs are accredited by the

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. The Medical Radiologic Technology Program is accredited by the Joint Review Committee for Education in Radiologic Technology. The Commission on Accreditation for Health Informatics and Information Management accredits the Health Information Technology Program.

Academics

Lamar Institute of Technology offers more than 50 programs in allied health, business, industry, and public service and safety. Two-year programs provide training prior to entry into a career. Programs are offered on the campus in Beaumont and some classes are offered in other locations throughout the service area.

References

External links

Official website
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