Online Associate of General Studies
Curriculum options in liberal arts or business
Builds skills for in-demand career paths
Ideal for career advancement or transfer toward a bachelor’s degree
Designed to meet cultural and vocational education goals
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 an 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
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Tuition
LSUE’s online programs 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 general studies program will have the chance to choose from a wide choice of subjects. With the aid of a faculty advisor, students may construct a program in accordance with their own objectives, as long as they meet the basic requirements.
What Will I Learn?
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 aesthetic and historical understanding of the arts
Courses
| Courses | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
ENGL 1001 English Composition I |
3 |
ENGL 1002 English Composition II |
3 |
MATH 1015 Applied College Algebra |
3 |
MATH 1425 Elementary Statistics |
3 |
BIOL 1001 General Biology I |
3 |
ENVS 1126 Introduction to Environmental Sciences |
3 |
HIST 1001 History of Western Civilization to 1500 |
3 |
CMST 1061 Fundamentals of Communication Studies |
3 |
ENGL 2020 Survey of English Literature to 1798 |
3 |
MUS 1751 Music Appreciation |
3 |
SOCL 2001 Introduction to Sociology |
3 |
POLS 2051 Current Social Problems |
3 |
PSYC 2000 Introduction to Psychology |
3 |
Total Required Courses |
39 |
| Courses | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
BADM 1001 Intro to Business |
3 |
ENGL 2002 Business Writing |
3 |
CMST 2010 Interpersonal Communication |
3 |
PHIL 1000 Intro to Philosophy |
3 |
ECON 2010 Principles of Macroeconomics |
3 |
GEOG 1001 Human Geography: World Regional Geography |
3 |
SOCL 2501 Current Social Problems |
3 |
ECON 2000 Principles of Microeconomics |
3 |
Total Elective Courses |
21 |
*NOTE: Students who need to take BADM 1001 will only complete 18 credits in the elective category to total overall program credit of 60 credits.
Careers
Career Opportunities
- Teller
- Customer Service Representative
- Secretary
- Administrative Assistant
- Financial Clerk
- Property Manager
- Insurance Sales Agent
- Retail Sales Worker
- Travel Agent
- Wholesale and Manufacturing Sales Representative
- Human Resources Assistant
