Southern University and A&M College
Baton Rouge, Louisiana
www.subr.edu

Southern University and A&M College had its beginning in New Orleans, Louisiana, in 1880. Southern University has since established four additional campuses. The Baton Rouge campus is the flagship campus. The Southern University System is today is part of the only historically black Land Grant university system in the United States. Approaching the year 2010, Southern is meeting the needs of a more-than-ever diverse student population. The Center for International Education (CIE) is responsible for creating study abroad programs all over the world, collaborative research projects, and student exchange programs with international partner universities. Southern University is fully accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS), as well as by a number of professional accrediting agencies. Admission to Southern University is granted to the best-qualified applicants as determined by a selective admission policy.

PROGRAMS

Southern University and A&M College is a comprehensive institution offering four-year, graduate, professional, and doctoral degree programs. It offers bachelor’s degrees in 42 areas, 19 master’s, five doctoral, and two associate degrees. An average of 8,000 students are enrolled each year at the Baton Rouge campus. With nine academic colleges and schools and over 30 centers and institutes, Southern University offers everyone opportunities to excel.

Bachelor of Science in: Agricultural Sciences; Agricultural Economics; Family and Consumer Sciences; and Urban Forestry

Bachelor of Arts in: English; Fine Arts; French; History; Mass Communications; Music; Spanish; Speech Communications; and Theater

Bachelor of Science in: Accounting; Business Economics; Finance; Business Management; Electronic Business; and Marketing

Bachelor of Arts in: Elementary Education; Special Education; Music Education; Bachelor of Science in: Secondary Education; Therapeutic Recreation and Leisure Studies

Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering; Electrical Engineering; Electronics Engineering Technology; Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor of Science in: Biology; Chemistry; Computer Science; Mathematics; Physics; Psychology; Rehabilitation Services; Social Work; Sociology; Speech Pathology and Audiology

Bachelor of Architecture

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Bachelor of Arts in Political Science; Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice; and Associate of Science in Law Enforcement

MASTER’S AND DOCTORAL PROGRAMS

Master of Arts

Counselor Education; Mass Communications; Mental Health Counseling; and Social Sciences

Master of Science

Biology; Traditional Chemistry; Chemistry - Environmental Chemistry; Computer Science; Mathematics; Physics; Rehabilitation Counseling; Speech Language Pathology; Therapeutic Recreation; and Urban Forestry

Master of Education

Administration & Supervision; Elementary Education; Secondary Education; and Special Education

Master of Criminal Justice

Criminal Justice

Master of Public Administration

Public Administration

Master of Science in Nursing

Nursing

Master of Engineering

Engineering with five specialty options:

• Environmental Engineering
• Electronic Materials and Processing Engineering
• Telecommunications and Computer Network Engineering
• Materials Science and Engineering

Thermal Science and Engineering

Doctor of Philosophy

Public Policy; Science and Mathematics Education; Environmental Toxicology; Nursing; Special Education; and Urban Forestry

TUITION, FEES, BOARDING AND LODGING:

$10,000 to $12,000 PER YEAR.

SCHOLARSHIPS

Scholarships for graduate students are awarded by individual schools or departments. Students should apply for a graduate scholarship as part of the graduate admissions application process.