Online Bachelor of General Studies in Social Science from LSU Alexandria
Designed for students with previously earned college credits
Flexible format with live, real-time interaction with instructors and peers
Builds practical skills for success across industries
Prepares graduates for careers such as event planning, public relations, technical writing, executive support, and more
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
Apr 6, 2026
Classes begin
May 11, 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 programs offer 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.
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 several ways to help you pay for your degree including credit for prior learning (PLA), financial aid, and veteran education benefits. Learn More.
1 Beginning Fall 1 2026, all LSUA fully online programs are expected to increase by 4% (tuition and fees).
Academics
This flexible program is valuable for students who desire to choose their own educational pathways or master a diverse range of skills.
What Will I Learn?
Students enrolled in this degree program will develop the foundational skills for several different career pathways. Since students have the flexibility of choosing the courses in their degree, the coursework will vary.
Student learning outcomes:
- Graduates with the Bachelor of General Studies degree will meet the competencies in General Education established by the university for all baccalaureate degrees.
- Graduates with the Bachelor of General Studies degree will meet the competencies for the Area of Concentration established by their respective departments.
Courses
| Courses | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
General English |
6 |
General Education Social Sciences |
6 |
General Education Math |
6 |
General Education Natural Sciences |
9 |
General Education Communication Studies |
3 |
General Education History |
3 |
General Education Humanities |
3 |
General Education Fine Arts |
3 |
Total Required Credit Hours |
39 |
Concentration Curriculum (27 hours)
Can be any 27 credit hours of Social Science (CJUS, POLI, PSYC, SOCL, SOWK)
Enrichment Blocks (24 hours)
Students must select two of the Enrichment Blocks listed below and earn twelve hours in each block. These hours cannot include hours in any discipline that would be included in the Area of Concentration. LSUA accepts transfer credits for Enrichment Blocks. As your Enrollment Coach for more details.
- Business Administration: Accounting, Business, Business Law, Economics–except ECON 2010 and ECON 2020–, Finance, Management, Management Information Systems, and Marketing
- Criminal Justice
- Disaster Science and Emergency Management
- Humanities (English, History, Philosophy, Religion, Communication Studies, French, Interpretation, Spanish)
- Psychology
- Social/Behavioral Sciences: Anthropology, ECON 2010 and ECON 2020, Geography, Political Science, Psychology, Social Work, Sociology
Free Electives (30 hours)
Careers
Graduates will be well-equipped to enter a variety of fields by mastering the skills needed to succeed in the workforce.
Career Opportunities
- Community Worker
- Government Worker
- Job Developer
- Legal Assistant
- Pharmaceutical Sales Representative
