Southern University and A&M College

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: from $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.