Majors and Degrees
Academics
The university has been nationally recognized for the quality of its core curriculum and the diversity of its student body. Small class sizes and a low student-to-faculty ratio allow students to build meaningful relationships with expert faculty who truly care about their success. The university is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.

Undergraduate Degrees
Associate of Applied Science in Nursing
Bachelor of Arts in
Bachelor of Business Administration in
- Accounting
- Advertising Communication
- Business Education
- Economics
- Finance
- General Business
- General Business - Industrial Engineering
- Management
- Management Information Systems
- Marketing
- Human Resources Management
- Retail Management
Bachelor of Science in
- Biology
- Chemistry
- Communication
- Computer Information Science
- Computer Science
- Construction Management
- Criminal Justice
- Dietetics, Nutrition and Hospitality
- Earth Science
- Engineering
- Environmental Science
- Exercise Science and Fitness Management
- Family Studies
- Fashion Retailing/Merchandising
- Forensic Chemistry
- Geology
- Graphic Design
- Health
- Interdisciplinary Studies
- Kinesiology
- Mathematics
- Nursing
- Physics
- Political Science
- Psychology
- Sociology
- Speech and Hearing Sciences
- Studio Art
- Theatre
Graduate Degrees
Master of Business Administration with Concentrations in
- Accounting
- Enterprise Resource Planning
- Experiential Business and Entrepreneurship
- Financial Management
- Healthcare Administration
- International Business Support
- Leadership
- Business Administration and Nursing Administration (dual degree)
- Service Management and Marketing
- Thematic
- Business Administration and MSA Accounting (dual degree)
- Counseling and Development
- Educational Administration
- Educational Technology Leadership
- Teacher Leadership
- School Counseling
- Special Education
- Special Education/Educational Diagnostician
Master of Engineering or Master of Engineering Science with concentrations in
- Chemical Engineering
- Civil Engineering
- Electrical Engineering
- Industrial Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering
Master of Engineering Management
Master of Music
Master of Public Administration
Master of Science in
- Accounting
- Applied Psychology
- Biology
- Chemistry
- Computer Science
- Criminal Justice
- Deaf Studies/ Deaf Education
- Environmental Engineering
- Environmental Studies
- Family and Consumer Sciences
- Health Promotion
- Kinesiology
- Mathematics
- Speech-Language Pathology
Master of Science in Nursing with concentrations in
Doctor of Audiology
Doctor of Education in
Doctor of Engineering
Doctor of Philosophy in Chemical Engineering
Certificate Programs
College of Education and Human Development: Graduate Certificate in Educational Administration, Graduate Certificate in Technology Applications, Graduate Professional Program of Study for the Superintendency
College of Business: Certificate in ERP, Certificate in Leadership
Italicized degrees are available entirely online.
Honors Program
LU’s excellent Honors Program allows high-achieving students to enhance their educational experience. The Honors Program provides enriched core curriculum courses, interdisciplinary seminars and independent research opportunities. Honors students have access to additional scholarships, specialized advisement, and honors housing in the Cardinal Village residence halls. To be eligible for the Honors Program, entering freshmen should rank in the top 10 percent of their high school class or have a minimum 1200 SAT score or 27 ACT score. Current and transfer students applying for the Honor Program should have a minimum 3.5 grade point average. For more information, visit the Honors Program website.
Student Advising and Retention Services (STARS)
LU’s Student Advising and Retention Services (STARS) offers several free programs to help students succeed in achieving their academic, personal and professional goals. Programs include tutoring, supplemental instruction, mentoring, workshops, advising and learning communities. Visit the STARS website to learn more.

