Online Bachelor of Arts in English from LSU Alexandria
Develops in-demand skills in written and oral communication
Strengthens editing, copywriting, critical thinking, and analysis
Builds time management and creative thinking skills
Coursework includes public speaking, creative writing, drama, poetry, and literary history
Foreign language options taught by expert faculty with doctorate or terminal degrees
Admissions
Whether you're a first-time freshman or a transfer student, our admissions team is here to support you from day one.
Apply by
May 25, 2026
Classes begin
Jun 29, 2026
I have no college credits
For university acceptance, first-time freshman must meet the following criteria:
- Complete high school Core curriculum for college readiness in place at time of high school graduation
- Not be required to take more than one developmental course
- Have a high school grade point average of at least 2.0
- Meet one of the following:
- Have an ACT composite of 20 or higher
- Have a high school Core grade point average of at least 2.0
I have some college credits
Transfer students to LSUA must meet one of the following sets of criteria:
- Have earned a transferable associate degree or higher
- Have earned at least 18 hours of college-level credit, including a college-level English and college-level mathematics course, with a grade of “C” or higher in each, and an overall GPA of at least 2.0
- Have earned at least 12 hours of college-level credit from LSUE or CLTCC Bridge Program, including a college-level English and college-level mathematics course, with a grade of “C” or higher in each, and an overall GPA of at least 2.0.
- If the above are not met, meet freshman admission requirements and be in good standing with their previous institution
Transfer Credits: LSUA processes transfer credits in accordance with campus policies at the time the courses were taken. Prior to 2020, LSUA did not have a course repeat policy that excluded grades from GPA calculations. As a result, your stated GPA at LSUA may be affected, which could impact your admission decision.
Tuition
LSUA’s online English program 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
- 120 credit hours
- Total credit hours per program
- $3401
- Cost per credit hour
- $10,200
- Total cost with fees and maximum transfer credits
- $40,800
- 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 or industry credentials earned will apply toward your LSUA degree. For further information about the approval for transfer credits and other requirements, please visit this site.
Financial aid is available to those who qualify.
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.
Financial Aid Available
LSUA offers multiple ways to help you fund your education, including financial aid, veteran education benefits, and credit for prior learning.
1 Beginning Fall 1 2026, all LSUA fully online programs are expected to increase by 4% (tuition and fees).
Academics
Students who earn an English degree will gain a versatile set of written and oral communication skills to prepare them for many different career pathways.
What Will I Learn?
Topics covered in the program include:
- A survey of the structure of English grammar and an exploration of the complexities of usage
- A study of poetic forms, meter, scansion, and the use of language open to poets and to those who write about poetry
- A study of the novel as a unique literary form and an exploration of its historical and cultural development and its major critics
- A study of the canonical writers of the English Anglo-Saxon period, the Middle Ages, the Renaissance, and the Enlightenment
- A study of major works by significant writers from the exploration period through the United States Civil War
- A study of significant works by writers of the United States from the Civil War to the present day
Courses
| Courses | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
Composition |
6 Required |
ENGL 1001: English Composition |
3 |
ENGL 1002: English Composition II |
3 |
Social Sciences |
6 Required |
GEOG 1001: World Regional Geography |
3 |
GEOG 1003: Human Geography |
3 |
PSYC 3001: Cultural Diversity |
3 |
Fine Arts |
3 Required |
FIAR 1001: Introduction to Fine Arts |
3 |
MUSI 1751: Music Appreciation |
3 |
Mathematics |
6 Required |
MATH 1021: College Algebra OR MATH 2018: Applied Algebra |
3 |
MATH 1029: Contemporary Mathematics |
3 |
MATH 2011: General Statistics |
3 |
Natural Sciences |
9 Required |
BIOL 1001: General Biology I |
3 |
BIOL 1002: General Biology II |
3 |
BIOL 2030: Introduction to Environmental Science |
3 |
PHSC 1001: Physical Science I |
3 |
CHEM 1001: For non-science majors OR PHSC 1002: Physical Science II |
3 |
Humanities |
9 Required |
HIST 1001 and HIST 1003 |
3 |
HIST 2055 and 2057 |
3 |
CMST 1061: Communication Fundamentals |
3 |
CMST 2060: Public Speaking |
3 |
| Courses | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
One 2000-level literature course |
3 |
ENGL 3002: Technical Writing |
3 |
ENGL 3020: British Literature I |
3 |
ENGL 3070: American Literature I |
3 |
ENGL 3022 or 3072: British Literature II OR American Literature II |
3 |
Total Required Credit Hours |
15 |
| Courses | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
ENGL 2002: Professional Writing |
3 |
ENGL 2005: Introduction to Creative Writing |
3 |
ENGL 2010: English Grammar |
3 |
ENGL 2027: Poetry |
3 |
ENGL 2031: The Novel |
3 |
ENGL 3026: Literary History |
3 |
ENGL 3030: Slave Narratives |
3 |
ENGL 4001: Advanced Writing Workshop |
3 |
ENGL 4026: Studies in Poetry |
3 |
ENGL 4028: Studies in Drama |
3 |
ENGL 4148: Studies in Shakespeare |
3 |
ENGL 4370: Major Writers World Literature |
3 |
ENGL 4674: Major African-American Writers |
3 |
Total Required Credit Hours |
24 |
| Foreign Language | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
SPAN 1001: Elementary Spanish I |
3 |
INTR 1320: American Sign Language I |
3 |
HEBR 1001: Elementary Hebrew I |
3 |
SPAN 1002: Elementary Spanish II |
3 |
INTR 1321: American Sign Language II |
3 |
HEBR 1002: Elementary Hebrew II |
3 |
Total Required Credit Hours |
6 |
Electives in any field: 36 hours
Note: Course substitutions will be considered. There are often multiple ways to complete degree requirements.
Careers
The skills students gain by earning an online Bachelor of Arts in English from LSU Alexandria will open doors to many opportunities, because employers consider written and oral communication, editing, copywriting, critical thinking, time management, creative thinking, and analysis essential to almost any career.
Career Opportunities
- Social Media Manager
- Technical Writer
- Public Relations Specialist
- Lawyer
- Grant Writer
- Librarian
- Editor and Content Manager
- Copy Writer
- English Teacher
- Magazine or Newspaper Editor
