The institution awards degrees only to those students who have earned
at least 25 percent of the credit hours required for the degree through
instruction offered by that institution.
“Students must complete at least 25% of the total hours required for a degree in courses taught by LSUA” (LSUA Catalog, p. 71) [1]  .
In addition, for associate degrees, 12 of the last 15 hours must be
taken at LSUA and for bachelor degrees, 24 of the last 30 hours must be
taken at LSUA (LSUA Catalog, p.71) [1] .
Student records are audited to assure completion of all program
requirements, including the minimum residency requirement, by the
academic department and Enrollment Services prior to the awarding of
any degree.
| Degree Program |
Total Required Hours |
Hours in
Residence Required |
| Associate of Arts |
61 |
16 |
| Associate of Science |
65 |
17 |
| A.S. in Clinical Laboratory Science |
76 |
19 |
| A.S. in Radiologic Technology |
72 |
18 |
| Associate in Criminal Justice |
66 |
17 |
| A.S. in Computer Information Tech |
66 |
17 |
| A.A. in Early Childhood Education |
64 |
16 |
| Assoicate in Nursing |
72 |
18 |
| B.S. in Biology |
129 |
33 |
| B.S. in Elementary Education |
128 |
32 |
| Bachelor of General Studies |
123 |
31 |
| Bachelor of Liberal Studies |
123 |
31 |
Documentation
[1] LSUA Catalog 2005, p. 71 (1335kb)
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