Academic Programs

Academic courses at LSUS are offered in departments organized into three Colleges.

College of Arts and Sciences

College of Business

College of Education and Human Development

Education
Kinesiology and Health Science
Leadership Studies
Psychology

Accreditation

Louisiana State University Shreveport is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award degrees at the baccalaureate, masters, educational specialist, and doctorate levels. Louisiana State University Shreveport also may offer credentials such as certificates and diplomas at approved degree levels. Questions about the accreditation of LSUS may be directed in writing to the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, GA 30033-4097, by calling (404) 679-4500, or by using information available on SACSCOC’s website (www.sacscoc.org).

Program Accreditation

The Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related ​Educational Programs (CACREP) accredits the Master of Science in Counseling (MSC) program.

[CACREP, 500 Montgomery Street, Suite 350, Alexandria, VA 22314; phone: 703.535.5990]

The Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP) accredits undergraduate teacher preparation and alternative teacher certification programs. 

 [CAEP, 1140 19th St. NW, Suite 400, Washington, DC 20036; phone: 202.223.0077]

The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business accredits all Bachelor’s and Master’s degree programs in the College of Business.

[AACSB-International, 777 South Harbour Island Boulevard, Suite 750, Tampa, FL 33602; phone: 813.769.6500]

The Chemistry program in the College of Arts and Sciences is accredited by the American Chemical Society and the Computer Science program (Software Development concentration) is accredited by the Computing Accreditation Commission of Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET). [ABET, http://www.abet.org]

The Council on Education for Public Health (CEPH) accredits the Master of Public Health (MPH) program.

[CEPH, 800 Street NW, Suite 4008, Washington, DC 20001; phone: 202.789.1050]

The National Association of School Psychologists accredits the Specialist in School Psychology program.

[NASP, 4340 East West Highway, Suite 402, Bethesda, MD 20814; phone: 301.657.0270]

The Nonprofit Academic Centers Council (NACC) accredits our Masters in Nonprofit Administration program. [NACC, http://www.nonprofit-academic-centers-council.org]

Compressed Degree Plan

The Compressed Degree Plan offers the student the opportunity to earn a degree within 3 years. The student must have superior ability and preparation, or must have already obtained a fundamental knowledge of subjects offered at LSUS. The student must also demonstrate competence through a series of Advanced Standing Examinations in Math, English, Chemistry, and Foreign Language. By earning credits for basic courses, a student may move on to higher-level courses. For more information, visit the Office of Admissions and Records located on the first floor of the Administration Building, or call 318.797.5061.

Evening Classes

LSUS provides educational opportunities to the working population of northwest Louisiana by offering late afternoon and evening classes on and off campus. Curricular guidance and advising are the responsibility of each College. Evening students must follow the same procedure for admission to the University as other students, including submission of applications, transcripts, and ACT scores. General degree requirements detailed under UNIVERSITY REGULATIONS  apply to students attending evening classes.

Specialized Offerings

Division of Continuing Education and Public Service

https://www.ce.lsus.edu

Non-Credit Offerings

The Office of Conferences and Institutes through the Division of Continuing Education and Public Service offers a wide variety of non-credit programs. See the catalog section for the Division of Continuing Education and Public Service or visit the website.

The Institute for Nonprofit Administration and Research

Authorized to operate on the LSUS campus by the Louisiana Board of Regents in 2001, the mission of the Institute for Nonprofit Administration and Research is to elevate the future of Louisiana and beyond by strengthening the capacity and effectiveness of the nonprofit sector through transformative education, impactful research, and innovative outreach endeavors.

To accomplish that, the Institute offers a variety of for-credit (undergraduate and graduate) and non-credit (professional development) programming intended to disseminate evidence-based, highly-relevant content to students employed by, or aspiring to be employed by, nonprofit organizations. Most prominently, the Institute’s Master of Science in Nonprofit Administration is a 33-hour, 100% online program accredited nationally by the Nonprofit Academic Centers Council (NACC).

Additionally, the Institute is strongly engaged in applied research activities primarily intended to benefit the nonprofit field, including program evaluation, focus group facilitation, and through its call center operation, survey-based stakeholder assessments (e.g., consumer, patient, or employee).

For further information, contact the Institute at 318.795.4243, or send an e-mail to inar@lsus.edu.

Louisiana Universities Marine Consortium (LUMCON)

This consortium, formed in 1979 to coordinate marine research and education within the state university system, represents thirteen public universities. LUMCON provides field laboratories at Port Fourchon, near Grand Isle, and at Fearman Bayou, near Intracoastal City, where intensive five-week courses during each of two summer terms provide students with extensive field study of living organisms.