Louisiana State University- Shreveport
1University Place, Shreveport, LA 71115
School Description
Provided by Louisiana State University- ShreveportThe mission of Louisiana State University in Shreveport is to: Provide a stimulating and supportive learning environment in which students, faculty, and staff participate freely in the creation, acquisition and dissemination of knowledge; Encourage an atmosphere of intellectual excitement; Foster the academic and personal growth of students; Produce graduates who possess the intellectual resources and professional and personal skills that will enable them to be effective and productive members of an ever-changing global community; and Enhance the cultural, technological, social and economic development of the region through outstanding teaching, research and public service.
The Louisiana State University System is a multi-campus, multipurpose system of higher education, accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, encompassing all Louisiana, and exerting a major influence on the economic, social, and cultural life of its citizens.
LSUS classes are smaller than most classes at comparable institutions. The typical student/teacher ratio at LSUS is 19/1, lending to individualized instruction and personalized learning. At LSUS, you are not a number, you are a student. Most professors will know you by name and take time to get to know your learning style and special needs.
LSUS has one of the best educated faculties in the state. Eighty percent of the faculty has a terminal degree, meaning they have earned the highest degree offered in their field of expertise. At LSUS, you are learning from the most highly trained faculty members.
LSUS offers over 40 clubs and organizations and encourages you to explore your interests. The University Student Activities Board provides many of the social, entertainment, and cultural activities on campus. The Activities Board sponsors events such as monthly art exhibits, dances, lobby concerts and demonstrations, a Fall Fest, a Spring Fling, speakers, special festivals, and trips.
Shreveport is in the heart of the AR-LA-TX, just three hours from Dallas, TX, Little Rock, AR, and Jackson, MS. LSUS is located in the fastest growing section of Shreveport. Students have easy access to shopping, movies, and restaurants. Students without vehicles will find Shreveport to be easily navigated by bus.
LSUS is located in a vibrant metropolitan area in northwest Louisiana which provides an exciting mix of cultural events, college and professional sports, outdoor recreation and shopping. With a population of over 300,000 residents and a progressive business and industry community, the metropolitan area provides ample opportunities for LSUS students to complete internships and supplement their income with part-time employment.
Louisiana State University- Shreveport
From Wikipedia, The Free EncyclopediaLouisiana State University in Shreveport (LSUS) is a branch of the Louisiana State University System in Shreveport, Louisiana. Opened in 1967, LSUS is located in southeast Shreveport on a campus of 4200 students.
LSUS grants undergraduate and graduate degrees at the masters and specialist degree levels. It is the only public four-year university in the Shreveport metro area. The school includes the Colleges of Business, Liberal Arts, Sciences, and Education and Human Development.
The school is a commuter school with no on-campus dormitories. The university does, however, have its own housing in the form of apartments located at the northwestern edge of the campus.
LSUS offers many night courses, catering to its non-traditional student population for which it is known. According to the LSUS website, the university boasts a low student-teacher ratio of 19:1 and over 80% of the professors have doctoral degrees. The school has nationally-ranked NAIA teams and offers more than 40 other extra-curricular programs. Lloyd E. Lenard (1922-2008), a Shreveport businessman, Caddo Parish commissioner, and author, taught finance and insurance at LSUS on an adjunct basis.
LSUS operates Red River Radio, a public radio network based in Shreveport.
History
After nine years as a two-year institution, LSUS was advanced to four-year status in 1976 through the efforts of state Senator Don W. Williamson of Shreveport and state Representative Joe Henry Cooper of Mansfield, the seat of De Soto Parish.
Since becoming a four-year institution, LSUS has acquired national accreditation and has grown to include a wide variety of programs. Many of LSUS' professors have been published and nationally recognized. Recently, Dr. Binshan Lin, an Information Systems and Decision Sciences professor at LSUS, was named editor-in-chief of the Journal of Computer Information Systems in January of 2009. Many of LSUS' professors sit on nationally-recognized boards related to their disciplines.
Quick Facts
- Location:
- Southeast
- Setting:
- Mid-size City Setting
- Type:
- Public
- Size:
- Medium (2,000 to 5,000 Undergrad)
- Mascots:
- Fighting Tigers (men), Lady Tigers (women)
Students & Campus Life
- Undergraduate Enrollment:
- 3,655
- On Campus Housing:
- Unavailable
- Full Time Students:
- 90%
- Athletic Programs:
- Available
Degree Programs at Louisiana State University- Shreveport
Bachelor's Level Programs
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Agriculture and Natural Resources
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Natural Resources and Conservation
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Natural Resources and Conservation
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Environmental Science
A program that focuses on the application of biological, chemical, and physical principles to the study of the physical environment and the solution of environmental problems, including subjects such as abating or controlling environmental pollution and degradation; the interaction between human society and the natural environment; and natural resources management. Includes instruction in biology, chemistry, physics, geosciences, climatology, statistics, and mathematical modeling.See more schools with programs in Environmental Science
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Environmental Science
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Natural Resources and Conservation
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Arts & Humanities
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English Language and Literature
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English Language and Literature
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English Language and Literature
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Speech and Rhetorical Studies
A program that focuses on human interpersonal communication from the scientific/behavioral and humanistic perspectives. Includes instruction in the theory and physiology of speech, the history of discourse, the structure and analysis of argument and types of public speech, the social role of speech, oral interpretation of literature, interpersonal interactions, and the relation of speech to nonverbal and other forms of message exchanges.See more schools with programs in Speech and Rhetorical Studies
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English Language and Literature
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Foreign Languages
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French Language and Literature
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Spanish Language and Literature
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French Language and Literature
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General Studies
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General Studies
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General Studies
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General Studies
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History
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History
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History
A program that focuses on the general study and interpretation of the past, including the gathering, recording, synthesizing and criticizing of evidence and theories about past events. Includes instruction in historiography; historical research methods; studies of specific periods, issues and cultures; and applications to areas such as historic preservation, public policy, and records administration.See more schools with programs in History
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History
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Visual Arts
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Visual Arts
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Fine/Studio Arts
A program that prepares individuals to generally function as creative artists in the visual and plastic media. Includes instruction in the traditional fine arts media (drawing, painting, sculpture, printmaking, CAD/CAM) and/or modern media (ceramics, textiles, intermedia, photography, digital images); theory of art; color theory; composition and perspective; anatomy; the techniques and procedures for maintaining equipment and managing a studio; and art portfolio marketing.See more schools with programs in Fine/Studio Arts
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Fine/Studio Arts
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English Language and Literature
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Business
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Accounting & Related Services
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Accounting & Related Services
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Accounting
An accounting program provides the tools to practice accounting and to perform related business functions. This program includes instruction in accounting principles and theory, financial accounting, managerial accounting, cost accounting, budget control, tax accounting, legal aspects of accounting, auditing, reporting procedures, statement analysis, planning and consulting, business information systems, accounting research methods, professional standards and ethics, and applications to specific for-profit, public, and non-profit organizations.See more schools with programs in Accounting
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Accounting
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Financial Services
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Financial Services
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Finance
A program that generally prepares individuals to plan, manage, and analyze the financial and monetary aspects and performance of business enterprises, banking institutions, or other organizations. Includes instruction in principles of accounting; financial instruments; capital planning; funds acquisition; asset and debt management; budgeting; financial analysis; and investments and portfolio management.See more schools with programs in Finance
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Finance
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General Business
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Business Administration and Management
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Business Administration and Management
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Marketing
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Marketing
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Marketing/Marketing Management
A program that generally prepares individuals to undertake and manage the process of developing consumer audiences and moving products from producers to consumers. Includes instruction in buyer behavior and dynamics, principle of marketing research, demand analysis, cost-volume and profit relationships, pricing theory, marketing campaign and strategic planning, market segments, advertising methods, sales operations and management, consumer relations, retailing, and applications to specific products and markets.See more schools with programs in Marketing/Marketing Management
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Marketing/Marketing Management
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Accounting & Related Services
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Communication & Media
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Mass Communication/ Media Studies
A program that focuses on the analysis and criticism of media institutions and media texts, how people experience and understand media content, and the roles of media in producing and transforming culture. Includes instruction in communications regulation, law, and policy; media history; media aesthetics, interpretation, and criticism; the social and cultural effects of mass media; cultural studies; the economics of media industries; visual and media literacy; and the psychology and behavioral aspects of media messages, interpretation, and utilization.See more schools with programs in Mass Communication/ Media Studies
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Mass Communication/ Media Studies
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Education
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Special Needs Education
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Special Needs Education
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Special Education and Teaching
A general program that focuses on the design and provision of teaching and other educational services to children or adults with special learning needs or disabilities, and that may prepare individuals to function as special education teachers. Includes instruction in diagnosing learning disabilities, developing individual education plans, teaching and supervising special education students, special education counseling, and applicable laws and policies.See more schools with programs in Special Education and Teaching
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Special Education and Teaching
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Teacher Training
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Art Teacher Education
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Biology Teacher Education
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Chemistry Teacher Education
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Early Childhood Education
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Elementary Education and Teaching
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English/Language Arts Teacher Education
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Mathematics Teacher Education
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Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
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Physics Teacher Education
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Social Studies Teacher Education
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Art Teacher Education
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Special Needs Education
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Health & Medical Services
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Public Health
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Public Health
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Community Health and Preventive Medicine
A program that prepares public health specialists to plan and manage health services in local community settings, including the coordination of related support services, government agencies, and private resources. Includes instruction in public health, community health services and delivery, health behavior and cultural factors, local government operations, human services, health communication and promotion, health services administration in local settings, environmental health, preventive and comparative medicine, epidemiology, biostatistcs, family and community health, and applicable law and regulations.See more schools with programs in Community Health and Preventive Medicine
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Community Health and Preventive Medicine
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Public Health
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Life Science
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Biology
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Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology
Study the chemistry of living systems in this four, six, or eight year program. Students of biochemistry learn the intricacies of the chemistry of living systems and their chemical pathways and information transfer systems. This program includes instruction in bio-organic chemistry, protein chemistry, bioanalytical chemistry, bioseparations, regulatory biochemistry, enzymology, hormonal chemistry, calorimetry, and research methods and equipment operation.See more schools with programs in Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology
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Biology/Biological Sciences
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Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology
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Biology
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Mathematics and Statistics
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General Mathematics
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General Mathematics
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Natural Sciences
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Chemistry
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Chemistry
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General Chemistry
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General Chemistry
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Physics
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General Physics
A general program that focuses on the scientific study of matter and energy, and the formulation and testing of the laws governing the behavior of the matter-energy continuum. Includes instruction in classical and modern physics, electricity and magnetism, thermodynamics, mechanics, wave properties, nuclear processes, relativity and quantum theory, quantitative methods, and laboratory methods.See more schools with programs in General Physics
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General Physics
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Chemistry
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Security and Protective Service Careers
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Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
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Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
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Social Sciences
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Geography
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Geography
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General Geography
A program that focuses on the systematic study of the spatial distribution and interrelationships of people, natural resources, plant and animal life. Includes instruction in historical and political geography, cultural geography, economic and physical geography, regional science, cartographic methods, remote sensing, spatial analysis, and applications to areas such as land-use planning, development studies, and analysis of specific countries, regions, and resources.See more schools with programs in General Geography
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General Geography
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International Relations and Affairs
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International Relations and Affairs
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General Political Science and Government
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General Political Science and Government
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Psychology
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General Psychology
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General Psychology
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Sociology
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Sociology
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Geography
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Technology
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Information Systems Operation and Management
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General Computer Science
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General Computer Science
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Software Development
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Computer and Information Sciences
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Computer and Information Sciences
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Information Systems Operation and Management
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Master's Level Programs
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Arts & Humanities
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General Studies
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Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
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Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
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General Studies
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Business
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General Business
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Business Administration and Management
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Business Administration and Management
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Information Systems
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Information Systems
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Information Science/Studies
A program that focuses on the theory, organization, and process of information collection, transmission, and utilization in traditional and electronic forms. Includes instruction in information classification and organization; information storage and processing; transmission, transfer, and signaling; communications and networking; systems planning and design; human interfacing and use analysis; database development; information policy analysis; and related aspects of hardware, software, economics, social factors, and capacity.See more schools with programs in Information Science/Studies
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Information Science/Studies
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General Business
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Education
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General Education
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General Education
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General Education
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General Education
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Health & Medical Services
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Healthcare Administration
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Health/Health Care Administration/Management
A program that prepares individuals to develop, plan, and manage health care operations and services within health care facilities and across health care systems. Includes instruction in planning, business management, financial management, public relations, human resources management, health care systems operation and management, health care resource allocation and policy making, health law and regulations, and applications to specific types of health care services.See more schools with programs in Health/Health Care Administration/Management
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Health/Health Care Administration/Management
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Healthcare Administration
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Social Sciences
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Psychology
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Psychology
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Counseling Psychology
A program that prepares individuals for the independent professional practice of psychological counseling, involving the rendering of therapeutic services to individuals and groups experiencing psychological problems and exhibiting distress symptoms. Includes instruction in counseling theory, therapeutic intervention strategies, patient/counselor relationships, testing and assessment methods and procedures, group therapy, marital and family therapy, child and adolescent therapy, supervised counseling practice, ethical standards, and applicable regulations.See more schools with programs in Counseling Psychology
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Educational Psychology
A program that focuses on the application of psychology to the study of the behavior of individuals in the roles of teacher and learner, the nature and effects of learning environments, and the psychological effects of methods, resources, organization and non-school experience on the educational process. Includes instruction in learning theory, human growth and development, research methods, and psychological evaluation.See more schools with programs in Educational Psychology
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Counseling Psychology
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Psychology
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Social Work
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Community Organization and Advocacy
A program that focuses on the theories, principles, and practice of providing services to communities, organizing communities and neighborhoods for social action, serving as community liaisons to public agencies, and using community resources to furnish information, instruction, and assistance to all members of a community. May prepare individuals to apply such knowledge and skills in community service positions.See more schools with programs in Community Organization and Advocacy
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Community Organization and Advocacy
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| Percent of Students International: | 1% |
Housing
| On-Campus Housing Available: | No |
Athletics
| Member of: | NAA, NAIA |
| Sports Include: |
Basketball (Gulf Coast Athletic Conference) Baseball (Gulf Coast Athletic Conference) |
| Tuition & Fees (undergraduate) | In-State | Out-of-State | |
Published Tuition and Fees: |
$ 3,270 | $ 7,600 | |
Average Tuition for Full-Time Undergrads: |
$ 2,550 | $ 6,880 | |
Required Fees for Full-Time Undergrads: |
$ 755 | $ 755 | |
| Financial Aid | Avg. Amount Received | % of Students Receiving Aid | |
Federal Grants: |
$ 2,761 | 45% | |
State and Local Grants: |
$ 2,282 | 41% | |
Institutional Grants: |
$ 1,578 | 31% | |
Student Loans: |
$ 4,273 | 37% | |
Any Aid: |
86% |
Selectivity (Undergraduate Only)
| Acceptance Rate: | 45% (Highly Selective) |
| Test Scores | |
| ACT Scores: | |
| % of Students Submitting ACT Scores: | 55% |
| Bottom 25th Percentile: | Composite: 17, Verbal: 17, Math: 16 |
| Top 75th Percentile: | Composite: 23, Verbal: 24, Math: 22 |
Application Requirements (Undergraduate Only)
| Application Fee: | $ 10.00 |
| Formal Demonstration of Competencies: | Not Required |
| High School Diploma or Equivalent: | Required |
| High School GPA: | Required |
| High School Rank: | Required |
| High School Record: | Required |
| Recommendations: | Not Required |
| TOEFL: | Required |
| Test Scores: | Required |
College Advice |
Question: Will employers take me seriously with a degree from this university?I'm thinking about going to Louisiana State University-Shreveport. I'm not sure what degree I'm going to get yet.8 months ago
Best Answerlsu colleges in louisiana are one of the states most pretigious colleges and they are public and state funded with regional accreditation like colleges like harvard univ. you made a good choice |
Photos
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Entrance sign to Louisiana State University in Shreveport on Louisiana Highway 1 North [source]
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Noel Memorial Library at LSUS (back view) [source]
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Decorative walkway connects LSUS Administration and Science buildings [source]
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Restored cottage of the former Caspiana House plantation at the LSUS Pioneer Heritage Center [source]
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Four-story William H. Bronson Hall houses classrooms and offices. It is named for a former publisher of the Shreveport Times. [source]
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