Louisiana State University’s Division of Continuing Education and Office of Independent and Distance Learning are pleased to provide undergraduate credit certificates in the following areas:

• Liberal Studies: Well-rounded students are more productive in the workplace and in society. This curriculum focuses on providing students with selected courses that adhere to this philosophy. For students with little or no college experience, this program provides an excellent beginning. All courses in this curriculum should easily transfer to any accredited university.
  
  
• Business Communication: Communication is a key to success in the business field. Whether you work or plan to work in management, marketing or customer service, you will need essential communication skills to ensure success. This carefully selected curriculum provides the student the opportunity to gain advanced knowledge and practice to succeed in the business environment.
  
  
• Human Services: For those working in government, medical, nonprofit and other related fields, a foundation in human services is essential. This curriculum emphasizes the basic skills needed for success in this arena. The program is for those currently employed in human services and for those who plan to enter the field.
  
  

Course Requirements: Each program consists of five courses totaling 15 semester credit hours. In each program there are four required courses and one elective course. Course substitutions are not allowed and students must have prerequisite credits, where applicable. Courses for each certificate are as follows:

• CERTIFICATE OF LIBERAL STUDIES
  • ENGL 1001-English Composition (3)
  • POLI 2051-American Government (3)
  • World or American History:
        HIST 1001, HIST 1003, HIST 2055, or HIST 2057 (3)
  • CMST 2010-Interpersonal Communication (3)
  And one of the Following:
  • ENGL 2029 - Drama (3)
  • MUS 1751-Music Appreciation (3)
  • THTR 1020-Introduction to Theatre (3)
  
  
• BUSINESS COMMUNICATION CERTIFICATE
  • ENGL 1001 - English Composition (3)
  • ENGL 1002 - English Composition, part 2 (3)
  • ENGL 2002 - Business Writing (3)
  • CMST 2010 - Interpersonal Communication (3)
  And one of the Following:
  • MGT 3200 - Principles of Management (3)
  • ENGL 3002 - Technical Writing (3)
  • MKT 3421 - Marketing Communication: Promotion (3)
  
  
• HUMAN SERVICES CERTIFICATE
  • KIN 1600 - Personal and Community Health Problems (3)
  • PSYC 2000 - Introduction to Psychology (3)
  • SOCL 2001 - Introduction to Sociology (3)
  • SOCL 2501 - Current Social Problems (3)
  And one of the Following:
  • PSYC 2076 - Child Psychology (3)
  • PSYC 2078 - Adolescent Psychology (3)
  • SOCL 2505 - Marriage and Family (3)
  • SOCL 4461 - Criminology (3)
  
  

Method of Study: These courses are taken through LSU Independent and Distance Learning. All students should be familiar with the policies & procedures, and fee schedules for Independent & Distance Learning. Refer to the Independent and Distance Learning Bulletin for complete information.

Admission: Admission to each certificate program is through application and payment of a non-refundable $25.00 fee. While admission is not required prior to taking courses, students should apply no later than enrollment in a second course. Application may be done online. Or you can print out our Brochure, complete the application and mail it along with check, money order or credit card information to the LSU Office of Independent and Distance Learning. A nonrefundable, $25 processing fee is required. Click here to see our Brochure (PDF)*

Mr. Julio Interiano, Coordinator
LSU Independent and Distance Learning
1225 Pleasant Hall, LSU
Baton Rouge, LA 70803

Time Limitations: Candidates for these certificates must complete all requirements within a four-year period.

Transfer Credit: Students are allowed to transfer only one three-hour credit course from another accredited university. To be accepted, transfer course grades must be *C* or better. Credits from LSU Evening School or LSU Extension Credit Programs are not subject to the single course limitation. An official transcript should be sent with the request to transfer credit. All courses successfully completed through LSU Independent and Distance Learning will be accepted.

Certificate Completion: Certificates will be awarded to students who maintain a minimum 2.0 grade point average. Upon completion of the final course in the certificate curriculum, candidates must contact the department to provide notice of completion. A $10.00 certificate fee is required at the time the certificate is awarded.

For additional information: Please e-mail Julio Interiano at iscreditcertificate@outreach.lsu.edu