Grambling State University

Accounting

Offered through the School of Business, students complete 75 semester hours within the 120-hour Accounting curriculum. Accredited by AACSB.

Advanced Supervision

The School of Social Work offers a Post-Baccalaureate Certificate (PBC) Program in Advanced Supervision, providing a theoretical understanding of supervision and leadership in the child welfare field. Offered in partnership with the Louisiana Child Welfare Training Academy, the program requires eighteen (18) hours of core courses to be completed within one academic year.

ADVANCED SUPERVISION

Biological Sciences

The Bachelor of Science degree with a major in Biology prepares students for pre-professional areas of study in medicine, dentistry, and other allied health professions, and for graduate study in biomedical sciences. The department also prepares students for careers as environmental scientists and secondary school biology teachers, and offers concentrations including General Biology, Environmental Science, and 3+3 Doctor of Chiropractic tracks.

Biology

Built on a common biology core with a choice of seven concentrations: Agribusiness, Biomedical, Clinical Laboratory Science, Forensic Investigation, General Biology, Wildlife Biology and Conservation, and Veterinary Technology. The baccalaureate degree with a Veterinary Technology concentration is accredited by the AVMA.

Chemistry

Students majoring in chemistry must satisfy the general requirements of the B.S. curriculum as well as the required courses in Chemistry. The Department of Chemistry is fully accredited by the Committee on Professional Training of the American Chemical Society.

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Child Development and Early Literacy

The Department of Family and Consumer Sciences offers the Bachelor of Science Degree in Child Development and Early Literacy (Prenatal-PreK-3) with Teacher Certification and General concentration options. The program prepares students for employment in child development and early childhood education across settings from prenatal through age eight.

Cloud Computing

The B.S. in Cloud Computing offers a high-quality educational program concentrating on cloud infrastructure areas such as migrating data and applications in cloud, cloud networking, network virtualization, cloud storage, green computing, and mobile cloud computing. The program is designed for future ABET accreditation.

Computer Information Systems

Students complete 80 semester hours within the 120-hour curriculum, consisting of a CIS core and one of three concentrations: Application Development, Information Systems Management, and Networking and Cyber Security. Accredited by AACSB.

Computer Science

The BS in Computer Science provides students with core computer science expertise and prepares them for computer science and computing technology jobs in industry as well as for advanced academic training in graduate programs. The program comprises 17 courses totaling 55-58 credit hours.

Criminal Justice

Offered through the School of Social Sciences and Applied Programs, students complete 54 semester hours within the 120-hour Criminal Justice curriculum, with an available concentration in Pre-Law and Paralegal Studies.

Criminal Justice

The Master of Science in Criminal Justice is designed for students interested in careers in the law, law enforcement, justice, and related institutions. The program offers a non-thesis option of 42 semester hours and a thesis option of 36 semester hours.

Criminology and Justice Administration

The Doctor of Philosophy in Criminology and Justice Administration focuses on the systematic study of crime as a socio-pathological phenomenon, the behavior of criminals, and the social institutions evolved to respond to crime. A minimum of 57 credit hours beyond the master's degree is required, with concentrations in Minority and Social Injustices or Justice Policy Administration.

Curriculum and Instruction

A 36-semester-hour Master of Education with concentrations including English as a Second Language, English education, reading, school librarian, instructional design, academic content, and transition to teaching.

Cybersecurity

The cybersecurity degree program provides comprehensive undergraduate-level training, focusing on specific security areas such as software, networks, and databases. The program is aligned with ABET accreditation requirements and national guidelines for information security professionals.

Data Analytics

The Undergraduate Certificate in Data Analytics, housed in the Center of Academic Excellence in Mathematical Achievement in Science and Technology (CeMAST), offers a flexible curriculum that can be tailored to data analytics needs linked to a specific discipline. It is open to STEM and non-STEM majors and is available 100% online and in a face-to-face format.

Developmental Education

The Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) in Developmental Education prepares researchers, practitioners, and leaders for postsecondary education, business, industry, government, and human services. The 100% online program requires a minimum of 60 semester credit hours including core, research, concentration, and dissertation courses.

Developmental Education

The Post Master's Certificate (P.M.C.) in Developmental Education prepares faculty and administrators who already hold master's or doctorates to work more effectively in developmental and remedial education and learning support programs. The program requires 21 semester credit hours.

Developmental Education

The Master of Science (M.S.) program in developmental education prepares individuals as master teachers, administrators, and student development specialists in learning assistance programs in postsecondary education. The 100% online program offers thesis and non-thesis options and requires 36 semester credit hours.

DEVELOPMENTAL EDUCATION

DEVELOPMENTAL EDUCATION

ELEM ED & SPEC ED M/MOD GR 1-5

ELEM ED & SPEC ED M/MOD GR 1-5

Elementary Education and Special Education Mild/Moderate, Grades 1-5

The Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) is an alternative certification program providing opportunities for individuals with bachelor's degrees to become certified public-school teachers through a combination of coursework and full-time teaching, integrated to merged Elementary Education, Grades 1-5.

Elementary Education and Special Education Mild/Moderate, Grades 1-5

The B.S. with a major in Elementary Education and Special Education Mild/Moderate, Grades 1-5 leads to initial teacher licensure (certification) in Elementary Education and Special Education Mild/Moderate, Grades 1-5.

Elementary Education, Grades 1-5

A Bachelor of Science program leading to initial teacher certification in Elementary Education, Grades 1-5, requiring 54 hours of major requirements plus content and core coursework for a total of 120 hours.

Engineering Technology

The Department of Engineering Technology offers concentrations in electronics engineering technology, drafting and design engineering technology, construction engineering technology, and computer engineering technology, leading to the Bachelor of Science degree. The programs are accredited by the Engineering Technology Accreditation Commission of ABET.

English

The English major studies literature, writing, and literary theory across periods. The major totals 31 credit hours, including a gateway course and capstone.

Family Nurse Practitioner

The Post-Master's Family Nurse Practitioner certificate program prepares nurses who already hold a master's degree to practice as family nurse practitioners. The curriculum plan totals 31 credit hours.

FAMILY NURSE PRACTITIONER

General Studies

The Bachelor of General Studies is a flexible program that adapts to a student's particular interests, background, time limitations, and ultimate career goals. Students complete 120 semester hours built around three areas of concentration (Arts and Communication, Computer and Natural Sciences, and Social Science) plus a group of concentration.

Governmental and Administrative Affairs

This innovative 100% online major offers two concentrations: Governmental Institutions and Law, and International Relations and Diplomacy. The program prepares individuals for public service locally and nation-wide and provides a strong foundation for advanced degrees, including legal studies.

History

The History major requires a minimum of 30 credits (ten courses) spanning multiple world regions and time periods, including work before 1800. Students take three seminars developing research and writing skills.

Kinesiology

The Department of Kinesiology, Sport and Leisure Studies offers the Bachelor of Science Degree in Kinesiology with concentrations in Health Promotion, Pedagogy, and Sport Management. The program requires 120 hours of coursework (122 hours for the Pedagogy concentration) to graduate.

Leisure Studies

The Bachelor of Science Degree in Leisure Studies offers concentrations in General Recreation and Therapeutic Recreation. The program requires 120 hours of coursework to graduate.

Management

A major in management prepares students to make strategic decisions, manage people, and bring new technologies and innovations to market. Students can tailor their education by following an optional track in Entrepreneurship, Human Resources & Consulting, or Strategy & Consulting.

Marketing

A major in marketing trains students to analyze marketing problems from an evidence-based perspective and generate well-thought-out, creative solutions. Students gain a comprehensive foundation through courses in marketing research and analytics, consumer behavior, and marketing strategy, with electives in areas such as brand management, analytics, and sales.

Mass Communication

The Master of Arts degree program in Mass Communication prepares students for career fields in the corporate arena and media industry, equipping them with time-tested journalistic, public relations, and online problem-solving communication skills. It also provides a foundation to pursue doctoral studies in the field.

Mass Communication

The Bachelor of Arts degree in Mass Communication prepares students for careers in broadcasting, integrated communication, public relations, and sports journalism. Students complete a minimum of 39 credit hours in mass communication in one of four concentrations, for a total of 120 credit hours.

Mathematics and Physics

The Bachelor of Science degree with a major in Mathematics and Physics offers a firm undergraduate foundation for careers in material science, pure and applied mathematics, physics, and biomedical science, and preparation for an actuarial science career. The department offers three career-oriented concentrations: biomedical science, material science, and actuarial science.

Music

The Department of Music offers programs of study leading to the Bachelor of Arts in Music degree with concentrations in Liberal Arts, Music Education (Vocal), Music Education (Instrumental), and Commercial Music-Sound Recording Technology. The department has maintained accreditation with the National Association of Schools of Music since 1979.

Music (BA)

The Music BA provides a general education training creative individuals in performance, composition, musicology, ethnomusicology, and music theory.

Nursing

The Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) is a comprehensive, sequential four-semester, accelerated program. Nursing coursework consists of 60 credit hours delivered largely in an asynchronous online format with clinical, lab, and simulated experiences; the degree is awarded upon completion of 120 credit hours, and graduates are prepared for the NCLEX-RN.

Nursing

Graduate Studies and Research in Nursing offers a curriculum leading to the Master of Science in Nursing, extending baccalaureate nurses' knowledge and skills to develop functional roles in nursing education, nursing administration, or nurse practitioner clinical concentrations. Completion requires a minimum of 40-45 semester credits.

Psychology

The Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology introduces students to the major theoretical perspectives and primary empirical techniques of hypothesis testing in psychological science, as well as the application of psychological principles.

Psychology, General

The Department of Sociology and Psychology offers a Bachelor of Arts degree with a major in Psychology. The Psychology options prepare students for careers in counseling, social work, and mental health sciences, or graduate studies in community psychology, clinical psychology, and sport psychology. A total of 120 semester hours is required.

Public Administration

The Master of Public Administration is a 36-credit graduate program (12 graduate courses) in the John Lewis Public Administration Program, offered with concentration options including Emergency Management and Public Health.

SEC ED & SPEC ED M/MOD GR 6-12

Secondary Education and Special Education Mild/Moderate, Grades 6-12

The Master of Arts in Teaching Secondary Education Integrated to Merged (Grades 6-12) is an alternative certification program for individuals with bachelor's degrees, focusing on the special needs of mild/moderate exceptional children along with a content concentration such as Biology, General Science, English, Mathematics, or Physics Education.

Secondary Education and Teaching

A Bachelor of Science program leading to initial teacher certification, requiring 39 hours of major requirements within the 120-hour curriculum, with concentrations in agriculture, biology, business, English, mathematics, and social studies education.

Social Sciences

Social Sciences is a master's degree program offered at Grambling State University.

Social Work

Students seeking a major in Social Work complete 62 semester hours within the 120-hour curriculum, preparing competent generalist social work professionals. The program is fully accredited at the baccalaureate level by the Council on Social Work Education.

Social Work

A 60-credit-hour Master of Social Work preparing professional social workers for advanced practice, policy, research, and collaboration. The program is designed for students who plan to continue doctoral training or seek clinical employment, and is accredited by the Council on Social Work Education.

Sociology

The Sociology major examines social structures, institutions, and processes. The major totals 27 credit hours.

Special Education

A Master of Education requiring 36 semester hours, with concentrations in gifted education, early intervention, elementary (Grades 1-5) mild/moderate, and middle/secondary mild/moderate special education. Requires a valid teaching certificate.

Sport Administration

The Master of Science in Sports Administration Plan of Study consists of 39 hours, including 30 hours of classroom experiences and 9 hours involving an internship/capstone experience performed in sport/athletic agencies and organizations. SPA graduates are prepared for middle-management leadership roles.

Theatre

The Bachelor of Arts degree with a major in Theatre, offered by the Visual and Performing Arts Department, promotes expertise in undergraduate training in all facets of the performance and visual arts. Major concentrations include Dance, Digital Art, General Theatre, and Studio Art.

Theatre (BA)

The Theatre BA offers study in performance, design, and dramatic literature, with tracks in generalist, design/technology, and performance study.