As job growth continues at a staggering pace in the healthcare industry, Lone Star College-North Harris is positioned to prepare students to meet the growing demands of the industry.
With new hospitals and medical facilities springing up all over Houston, including The Methodist Hospital and Texas Children’s Hospital in The Woodlands and CHI St. Luke’s Health-Springwoods Village Hospital in Spring, now is a great time to begin a career in the healthcare industry.
“One of the advantages of studying at LSC-North Harris is that students can receive a first-rate curriculum and train in close proximity to some of the largest providers of healthcare services,” said Dr. Bill Drees, dean of instruction for Health and Human Services at LSC-North Harris. “The LSC-Health Professions Building, located on Red Oak in Houston, is strategically located next to the Houston Northwest Medical Center, making it convenient for students to combine clinical experience with our coursework.”
Not only does LSC-North Harris offer courses towards an Associate of Applied Science degree, but it also offers certificate programs for students who want to quickly enter the workforce. Some certificate courses are non-credit and are designed to be completed in as little as eight weeks.
Lone Star College-North Harris is located at 2700 W.W. Thorne Drive, one-half mile south of FM 1960 East, between Aldine-Westfield and Hardy Roads. For more information about the college, call 281.618.5400 or visit LoneStar.edu/NorthHarris.
Known for its leadership, innovation and steadfast commitment to student success, Lone Star College provides high-quality academic transfer and workforce education / career training programs to more than 83,000 credit students each semester, and a total enrollment of 95,000 students. LSC is training tomorrow’s workforce today and redefining the community college experience to promote student success and economic prosperity. Stephen C. Head, Ph.D., is the chancellor of LSC, the largest institution of higher education in the Houston area, which consists of six colleges, eight centers, two university centers, Lone Star Corporate College and LSC-Online. To learn more visit LoneStar.edu.
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