General Studies Certificate

General Studies Certificate

The General Studies Certificate is a 30 course hours option for earning a credential that allows students to market themselves with proven skills in writing, mathematics, humanities, social sciences, and natural sciences, which is the basis of a liberal arts education. It can provide a formal structure for students attending LSUE that are not pursuing their associate degree.

The certificate can also serve as an path towards an associate degree at LSUE and eventually a baccalaureate degree after transferring to another institution if desired.   

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Liberal Arts
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About the General Studies Certificate

Upon successful completion of the program, students will be able to:

1.  Demonstrate effective communication of complex knowledge and ideas

2. Use processes, data, or evidence to solve problems and make effective decisions

3. Apply knowledge of natural science to the exploration and analysis of natural phenomena

4. Demonstrate an understanding of the cultural traditions and the human condition through a broad-based study of historical, cultural, and philosophical concepts

5. Demonstrate an understanding of human behavior and the relationship between individuals and their societies

6. Demonstrate an aesthetic and historical understanding of the arts

What You'll Accomplish

Through your coursework, you will:

  • Earn a Certificate in General Studies

  • Take elective courses that can be tailored to your goals

  • Develop your knowledge and skills

Degree Requirements - 30 Total Required Credits

For additional detailed information on coursework, please visit the Academic Catalog Curriculum.

Total Credits Required: 30

  • General Education Courses: 24

  • Free Electives: 6

  • ENGL 1001 (CENL 1013) - English Composition Cr.: 3
  • General Education Mathematics Course Cr.: 3
  • General Education Social Science Course Cr.: 3
  • General Education Natural Science Course Cr.: 3
  • General Education Fine Arts Course Cr.: 3

  • ENGL 1002 (CENL 1023) - English Composition Cr.: 3
  • General Education Humanities Course Cr.: 3
  • General Education Elective Course (any gen. ed, humanities, mathematics, natural science, or social science Cr:. 3
  • Elective Course (any college level credit course) Cr:. 3
  • Elective Course (any college level credit course) Cr:. 3