About TSUS Polk County Center
Welcome to TSUS PCC
The Texas State University System (TSUS) Polk County Center represents a significant investment in education and workforce development for the communities of Polk County. This new educational facility offers a diverse range of courses and training programs jointly offered by Lamar Institute of Technology (LIT), Lamar State College Orange (LSCO), and Lamar State College Port Arthur (LSCPA).
Our shared site connects students and community members with educational opportunities that lead to degrees, certifications, continuing education credits, workforce skills, and career advancement. Through our partnerships, we provide access to quality education and student support services right here in Polk County.
What We Offer
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3 Colleges at 1 Location
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Academic degree programs
- Workforce certificates
- GED classes and testing
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Educational Testing Site
- Academic advising
- Community education
Why Choose PCC
- Local access to higher education
- Affordable pathways
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Small, supportive classroom environment
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Variety of instruction modality
- Convenient location
- Dedicated faculty and staff
About TSUS
The Texas State University System, founded in 1911, is the first higher education system established in Texas. Created to consolidate the support and management of state teacher colleges, the System has evolved into a network of higher education institutions stretching from the Texas–Louisiana border to the Big Bend region of west Texas.
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Class Schedules
Browse our current schedule of courses offered at Polk County Center by our partner institutions.
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At Lamar Institute of Technology we provide world-class education and hands-on training that prepares students of all backgrounds for long-term rewarding careers in high-demand, high-growth fields.
LSCO offers fully transferable first- and second-year-level courses that fulfill the academic core curriculum for most four-year degrees. Students experience a first-class education that prepares them to complete a bachelor’s degree or directly enter the workforce.
Lamar State College Port Arthur
The hallmark of Lamar State College Port Arthur includes valuable, job-ready skills — the ones that move your life forward and link classroom to career and an academic curriculum that will transfer to a four year college or university.