School Details
Louisiana State University at Alexandria is a four-year public school located in Alexandria, Louisiana. LSU at Alexandria was established in 1959 as a two-year commuter school to serve residents of Central Louisiana.
Louisiana State University at Alexandria offers certificates of completion, associate’s degrees, and bachelor’s degrees. Classes are offered during the daytime, evening, and weekend. LSUA offers online programs in business, criminal justice, healthcare, and liberal arts & sciences.
Accreditation & Licensing
Louisiana State University-Alexandria is accredited by:
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC)
All Programs
Art & Liberal Arts
Louisiana State University-Alexandria offers the Associate of Arts, an online liberal arts degree. This program offers a well-rounded, interdisciplinary course of study. It is designed for students who want to go forward to a bachelor’s degree in liberal arts studies or gain more education for career advancement. Students who complete this program are academically qualified to transfer to a four-year program or to begin jobs such as advertising sales agents, teaching assistants, consultants, and more.
The liberal arts degree curriculum provides a solid foundation for further liberal arts studies in areas that include:
- Communication Studies
- Geography
- History
- Music
- Architecture
- Languages
- Sociology
- Political Science
The online Associate of Science is a liberal arts degree from Louisiana State University-Alexandria. This liberal arts degree is designed for those interested in pursuing bachelor’s degree in a math or science field and want to use this as a starting point. Students can use this program to gain a foundation of core courses that are required for a bachelor’s degree while also taking electives that interest them and may apply toward a bachelor’s degree. You will take courses in various fields with this degree in the liberal arts, including:
- English
- Social Science
- Mathematics
- Natural Sciences
- Humanities
- Fine Arts
Graduates of this program are prepared for careers such as engineer technicians, diagnostic medical sonographers, computer network support specialists, web developers, physical therapy assistants, or dental hygienists.
The online Bachelor of Arts in English degree provides skills and knowledge that make students more employable. This degree in English provides a comprehensive education and a thorough understanding of English principles, composition, and literature. The curriculum features courses in public speaking, drama, poetry, literary history, and foreign language, as well as world literature. You will improve skills in written and oral communication, editing, copywriting, critical thinking, time management, creative thinking, and analysis with this English degree.
These skills and the accompanying knowledge prepare graduates for careers in:
- Communications
- Writing
- Editing
- Teaching English
The online humanities degree from Louisiana State University-Alexandria is the Bachelor of General Studies in Humanities. This program is designed for students interested in an interdisciplinary education that concentrates on the humanities. With this humanities degree, you will design your own course of study with a focus on one or more humanities disciplines that interest you or best meet your career goals. This flexible curriculum develops critical thinking skills, teaches students to think beyond traditional boundaries, and provides transferable skills that are necessary in careers in business, education, library services, media relations, and more.
Students can complete this degree in humanities with a concentration in one of the following:
- English
- History
- Communication Studies
- Foreign Languages
- Philosophy
- Religion
Business
Communication is an in-demand skill, so graduates of this online communication degree are in-demand as well. The Bachelor of Arts in Communication Studies covers oral, written, and mediated communication, preparing students for numerous and varied career possibilities. This program includes the study of:
- Public Relations
- Human Relationships
- Visual Communications
Courses are taught by faculty and instructors with real-world experience and a dedication to student success. While this online communication degree is designed with flexibility in mind, allowing students to successfully balance their educations and careers, the program still ensures that the students feel support. Dedicated concierge encourage and support students from application through graduation while synchronous courses encourage real-time interaction with instructors and peers via video conferencing.
The online Bachelor’s degree in Accounting is designed to open doors to greater opportunities and higher salaries for ambitious, career-minded individuals with a full-time job or family life that makes it difficult to fit in classes. Prepare for the CPA examination, careers in private or public accounting, or to further your education in a master’s degree program. The curriculum is based on foundational principles and emerging trends in accounting, so you are ready to begin your career with the knowledge and skills employers are looking for. Courses ensure students receive a well-rounded business education, improving skills in problem solving and critical thinking, and providing knowledge of how organizations function in the contemporary global environment.
Enjoy the flexibility of an online education along with the support of a personal Learner Concierge and dedicated faculty. Synchronous courses allow students to interact with instructors and with each other via video conferencing and other technologies.
The Bachelor of Science in Business Administration online degree provides the skills to understand how businesses work and the tools to help them succeed. Using scientific and financial knowledge, the program prepares students to manage or own a small business. Courses, taught by the same faculty that teach on-campus, teach students to recognize and analyze ethical problems and defend resolutions for practical situations in management, accounting, and marketing. Gain an understanding of such topics as:
- Finance
- Supply and Demand
- Marketing
- Management
The flexibility of this online business administration degree gives you the flexibility you need to learn around your job and personal life. At the same time, you will not be on your own with faculty dedicated to student success and a dedicated concierge to assist from application through graduation.
Criminal Justice, Safety & Law
You can begin your journey to leadership roles with the Bachelor of General Studies / Disaster Science & Emergency Management from Louisiana State University-Alexandria. The online emergency management degree prepares you to manage and make decisions in times of crisis by exploring such topics as:
- Juvenile delinquency
- Terrorism and homeland security
- Corrections within the community
- Minorities, crime, and criminal justice
Through the online emergency management bachelor’s degree program, you also gain insights into psychology, business, and the social sciences. Graduates learn to use technology in emergency response, recovery, mitigation, and planning to help their communities.
You can learn to prevent crime with the Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice from Louisiana State University-Alexandria. The online criminal justice degree allows you to focus your studies through such electives as:
- Criminology
- Police process
- Ethical leadership
- Constitutional law
Through the online criminal justice bachelor’s degree program, you learn to work with other agencies to solve problems. Graduates gain communication skills that can help them in such collaborations.
You can gain insights into criminal behavior with the Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice / Criminal Psychology from Louisiana State University-Alexandria. The online criminal justice degree strengthens your investigative abilities and your cognitive skills for success in careers within such areas as:
- The courts
- Corrections
- Law enforcement
Through the online criminal justice bachelor’s degree program, you prepare for such roles as police officers, criminal psychologists, or crime scene investigators. Those with military or police officer training can earn credit to apply toward their degree.
Healthcare
Enter a rapidly growing career field with the Bachelor of Science in Health Professions with a concentration in Health Care Administration degree online. The flexibility of online learning allows students to set their own schedule, working where and when it is convenient, making this a great opportunity for military members. At the same time, technology allows you to synchronously interact with instructors using video conferencing and other technologies in a flexible format and encourages networking and community building among online students.
Courses, all taught by faculty who are industry experts and dedicated to student success, teach students to provide a high standard of quality care in healthcare. Topics covered likely include:
- Corporate Finance for Health Care
- Introduction to the Health Care System
- Health Terminology for Health Professionals
- Healthcare Administration
Graduates of this in-depth program are ready to pursue careers as hospital administrators, nursing home administrators, health insurance analysts, and medical office business managers.
Expand your career opportunities with an online radiology degree completion program. This bachelor’s in Health Professions with a concentration in Medical Imaging is available to certified RTs who have already earned an associate’s degree in Radiology Technology.
As you progress through your degree completion program, study legal issues in healthcare, imaging trends, and leadership theories. Learn more about patient care and assessment, as you improve your technical writing capabilities. Choose from a range of electives, including topics in finance, economics, management, psychology, and more.
Program benefits:
- Qualified faculty
- Smaller, personalized classrooms
- Competitive tuition rates
Advance your career in:
- Radiology therapy
- Nuclear medicine
- Magnetic resonance imaging
- Healthcare management
For professionals who hold an MLT/CLT associate’s degree and certification, LSU’s online Medical Laboratory Science bachelor completion degree offers a path to advance career opportunities. Successful completion can set you up for more advanced positions in hospitals, clinics, research laboratories, and more. It’s also beneficial for anyone who is prepping to enroll in medical school.
Required courses allow you to gain insight into hematology, microbiology, molecular diagnostics, and other vital medical laboratory essentials. Participate in clinical projects and professional practice seminars. Finish up any general education requirements you may have skipped while earning your associate’s degree.
Additional program learning outcomes include:
- Learning essential tools of an entry-level medical lab scientist
- Demonstrating effective communication and collaboration skill sets to deliver quality patient care
Nursing
Help meet the need for qualified nurses by completing your bachelor’s degree online through Louisiana State University – Alexandria. Nurses who have already completed an associate or diploma program and received the Registered Nurse license can complete their Bachelor of Science in Nursing with this degree program focusing on quality care and case management of vulnerable populations in acute care.
The RN to BSN program emphasizes evidence-based quality improvement projects combined with experiential learning through real-world, practical group projects. Nurses gain leadership qualities in addition to analytical and information-management skills to pursue higher level career opportunities. Students have the opportunity to interact with their instructors and fellow classmates in real time through video conferencing and other technologies in a flexible format to build engagement and community among students.
The curriculum includes studies of:
- Pathophysiology
- Informatics
- Health assessment
- Complex management of the older adult
- Ethical dilemmas in nursing
Psychology & Human Services
The online Bachelor of General Studies in Psychology is a liberal arts degree from Louisiana State University-Alexandria. This liberal arts degree is designed to provide a comprehensive education focusing on psychology, behavioral science, theories of personality, and theories of learning. The curriculum also includes enrichment courses in criminal justice, business, and disaster science and emergency management. You will be able to apply what you have learned to a diverse array of careers in the health, science, education, and business sectors. Graduates of this liberal arts degree will have improved career opportunities and be in positions to provide better futures for themselves and their families.
The bachelor’s in Psychology online at LSUA through LSU Online provides students a pathway to careers in people-oriented fields and gives them an option to pursue a graduate degree after completion of the program. Students will receive a solid foundation in a variety of psychology and behavioral science topics. Research studies focus on learning to gather, organize, analyze, and interpret data.
Graduates can pursue careers in the following fields:
- Human and social services
- Case management
- Psychiatric technician
- Research assistant/analyst
- Teacher
- Probation and parole officer
- Sales manager
- Rehabilitation specialist
Religion & Philosophy
Study how religion has impacted human culture and history as you earn this online religion degree. You will grow both academically and spiritually as you gain skills in critical thinking, teamwork, and compassion. The curriculum provides a comprehensive, comparative, and thorough understanding of the major religious belief systems, practices, and sacred scriptures, including their origins and history.
As you study religious rituals, sacred practices, and sacred texts, you will not only learn from expert faculty but also from expert practitioners who are:
- Mystics
- Sufi
- Gurus
- Bodhisattvas
- Saints
Courses are taught synchronously so you can interact with instructors in real-time. You will also be able to build an online community with other students.