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Special Programs

• Certificate in Pharmacy Technology

  Program Description

  The Pharmacy Technology Program is a competency-based educational program designed to provide for the development of skills, knowledge and attitudes necessary to function as a pharmacy technician in the health care delivery system. Competency attainment includes skills in oral and written communication, computer literacy, and skills related to pharmacology, law, calculations and pharmacy management. Opportunities are provided for students to work under the direct supervision of the pharmacist in institutional, retail, and long-term care settings.

  The 40 credit-hour curriculum was developed in compliance with the American Society of Health System Pharmacists’ guidelines for Pharmacy Technology Programs. Students who successfully complete the Pharmacy Technology Program and pass a national certification examination may apply for positions in hospitals, clinics, medical practices, and retail settings.

  Certificate in Pharmacy Technology: Audit Form

• 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.

• Minor in African-American Studies

  Degree Requirements

  • Students must complete Introduction to African-American Studies; HIST 2061; and ENGL 3674.
  • Students must complete nine hours from the following list of courses: ANTH 1000; POLI 2051; SOCL 2001; PSYC 2040; HIST 2055; HIST 2057; POLI 4039; GEOG 4050; ECON 4078.
  • Students must complete at least six of the 18 hours required by the minor at the 3000/4000 level.
  • Students must attain a grade point average of at least 2.0 in the courses applied toward the minor.

• Minor in Womens Studies

  Degree Requirements

  • Students must complete SOCL 2095 or WMST 2095.
  • Students must complete 15 hours from the following list of courses: SOCL/SOWK 2092, CMST 3115, RELG 3300, CJUS 4476, ENGL 4593, NURS 1009, SOCL 4401, SOCL 2505.
  • Students must complete at least six of the 18 hours required by the minor at the 3000/4000 level.
  • Students must attain a grade point average of at least 2.0 in the courses applied toward the minor.

• Minor in International Studies

  Degree Requirements

  • Students must complete INTL 2000.
  • Students must complete one of the following history courses: HIST 1001; HIST 1003; HIST 3210; HIST 4103; HIST 4015; HIST 4107; HIST 4130; HIST 4132.
  • Students must complete one of the following geography or business courses: GE0G 1001; GEOG 1003; GEOG 4055; GEOG 4070; BUSN 4420; BUSN 4443.
  • Students must complete one of the following literature courses: ENGL 3074; ENGL 3062; ENGL 4052; ENGL 4370.
  • Students must complete one of following the foreign language sequences: FREN 1001 and FREN 1002; SPAN 1001 and SPAN 1002.
  • Students must complete one of the following courses: KINS 1134; FIAR 2440; FIAR 2441; FIAR 4451; MUSI 1751; MUSI 1752; RELG 2025; Study Tour Course.1
  • Students must complete at least six of the 18 hours required by the minor at the 3000/4000 level.
  • Students must attain a grade point average of at least 2.0 in the courses applied toward the minor.