Honors Program
Program Description
The Honors Program is designed for outstanding students with strong academic records who seek intellectual growth and enrichment; interdisciplinary experiences; scholarly interactions and collegiality; and the strongest preparation for their further education and future careers.
The Honors Program offers interdisciplinary courses that encourage the study of primary sources and engagement in hands-on investigation; that promote clarity of thought and expression; that promote critical thinking and information literacy; and that provide opportunities for extensive interactions with faculty members. Honors courses taken during the first two years will satisfy general education requirements while those taken in the final two years will satisfy elective hours. These courses will be supplemented by honors events (seminars, field trips, outside speakers, and conferences), cultural opportunities, social activities, and community service. The following chart presents the proposed and existing courses in the Honors Program.
Admission Requirements
- Have an excellent high school record in the college preparatory curriculum.
- Be admitted to LSUA.
- Have attained a composite score of 25 on the American College Test (ACT) or the equivalent on the Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT).
- Submit a written essay and attend an interview with the Honors Committee.
- Submit two letters of reference from high school teachers, counselors, principals, or other persons who can speak for the academic ability of the applicant.
Degree Requirements