Online Associate of Arts in Social Sciences
Can be completed in two years (60 credit hours)
Focuses on human behavior and social, political, and economic systems
Louisiana Transfer degree enables junior-level transfer to a 4-year public university in Louisiana
Offered through the Division of Liberal Arts
Admissions
Whether you're a first-time freshman or a transfer student, our admissions team is here to support you from day one.
I have no college credits
Requirements for Freshmen:
- Applicants for admission to the freshman class are normally required to submit scores on the American College Test (ACT) in order to be placed at the appropriate levels in freshman courses, for counseling, and for selection of scholarship recipients.
- Graduates of state-approved high schools or those who hold a G.E.D or HiSET and have not attended another college or university will be considered for admission when they have made application.
- Louisiana residents who are not graduates of state-approved high schools and have not attended another college or university may apply for admission by submitting their G.E.D. or HiSET transcript.
- Louisiana residents who have graduated from a high school not approved by the State Department of Education or who do not have a G.E.D. or HiSET can be admitted under the Ability to Benefit provision.
I have some college credits
Requirements for Transfer Students:
- Applicants must have satisfactory records in other colleges and universities to apply for admission.
- Louisiana residents who have attempted fewer than 12 hours of college credit will be considered on the same basis as a student who earns a similar record at LSU Eunice.
- All transfer students must be eligible to re-enroll at the last college or university last attended.
For additional information on admission requirements, please visit LSUE's Admission Portal.
Apply by
May 4, 2026
Classes begin
Jun 1, 2026
Tuition
LSUE offers competitive, flat-rate tuition with no out-of-state fees. Plus, you may be able to save even more by transferring up to 75% of previous credits.
Tuition & Fees
- 60 credit hours
- Total credit hours per program
- $260
- Cost per credit hour
- $3,900
- Total cost with fees and maximum transfer credits
- $15,600
- Total cost with fees
The final cost of this program will be determined once all transfer credits are evaluated. Transfer credits may apply for up to 75% of degree requirements. Your academic advisor will work with you to determine if and how any prior college credits earned will apply toward your LSUE degree.
For further information about the approval for transfer credits and other requirements, please visit this site.
The total cost above does not include transfer credit or financial aid. Cost per credit hour and fees are subject to change. Fee schedules may vary by program depending on course-specific fees for proctoring and/or books. Please contact a Student Success Coach for more information.
All applicants will be required to meet all Standards of Academic Programs to receive Federal Financial Aid (Grants and Loans). More information can be found here.
Financial Aid Available
LSUE offers multiple ways to help you fund your education, including financial aid, veteran education benefits, and credit for prior learning. Learn More ›
Academics
Students enrolled in the online Associate of Arts in Social Sciences program will get an introduction to the study of societal, economic, and political systems.
What Will I Learn?
Students enrolled in the online Associate of Arts in Social Sciences program will get an introduction to the study of societal, economic, and political systems.
Student Learning Outcomes:
- Demonstrate effective communication of complex knowledge and ideas.
- Use processes, procedures, data, or evidence to solve problems and make effective decisions
- Apply knowledge of natural science to the exploration and analysis of natural phenomena
- Demonstrate an understanding of human behavior and the relationship between individuals and their societies
- Demonstrate an aesthetic and historical understanding of the arts
Courses
| Course Name | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
MATH 1015 Applied College Algebra |
3 |
ENGL 1001 English Composition |
3 |
ENGL 1002 English Composition |
3 |
MATH 1425 Elementary Statistics |
3 |
ENVS 1126 Intro to Environmental Sciences |
3 |
CMST 1061 Fundamentals of Communication |
3 |
ENGL 2020 A Survey of English Literature from the Beginnings to 1798 |
3 |
ENGL 2022 A Survey of English Literature from 1798 to the Present |
3 |
PSYC 2000 Intro to Psychology |
3 |
BIOL 1001 General Biology |
3 |
BIOL 1002 General Biology |
3 |
SOCL 2001 Introductory Sociology |
3 |
CMST 2010 Interpersonal Communication |
3 |
GEOG 1001 Human Geography: World Regional Geography |
3 |
POLS 2051 American Government |
3 |
SOCL 2501 Current Social Problems |
3 |
PHIL 1000 Introduction to Philosophy |
3 |
HIST 1001 Western Civilization to 1500 |
3 |
HIST 1003 Western Civilization since 1500 |
3 |
MUSC 1751 Music Appreciation |
3 |
Careers
Career Opportunities
- Public Accounting
- Tax Preparation
- Business Consulting
- Private Accounting
- Financial Accounting
- Management Accounting
- Internal Auditing
- Systems Analyst
- Data Analyst
- Forensic Accountant
- Fraud Examiner
