Southern University at Shreveport

There is no accelarated degree program at Southern University at Shreveport, but students who wish to save money or graduate early can look into transferring in credits. The school accepts AP credit. Additionally, Southern University at Shreveport has a summer session, so students can earn credits during the summer.

Southern University at Shreveport offers an orientation program before the start of fall classes to prepare new students for college life.

Academic Options	Yes	No	Note
Accelerated Degree Program		X
Transfer Credits Accepted			Unknown
AP Credit Accepted	√
IB Credits Accepted			Unknown
Summer Classes Available	√
New Student Orientation	√

Reminder: Southern University at Shreveport may have additional academic options available for new and transfering students. Make sure to check with the universty directly for any additional information.

Which Courses Will I Take At Southern University at Shreveport?

Southern University at Shreveport has a core curriculum, which means there are certain classes or types of classes all students must take to graduate.

Students are not required to fulfill a language requirement

Students do not have to take a computer class.

Course	Required?
2nd Language	No
Math	true
Science	true
Computer	No

Reminder: Check with Southern University at Shreveport directly for more information on requirements. Individual departments or majors may have additional required courses.

Majors at Southern University at Shreveport

When choosing a major, Southern University at Shreveport students have several choices to make. Scroll down to the bottom of this page to see a full list of majors offered at Southern University at Shreveport.

Student Designed Majors

Southern University at Shreveport allows students to design their own major, if desired. If students would like to study something that is not offered as an official major, designing their own major is a great alternative.

Senior Projects

Southern University at Shreveport does not require students to complete a senior project.

Double Majoring at Southern University at Shreveport

Southern University at Shreveport offers students the option to double major, if they would like. Student struggling to choose just one area of study may consider a double major.

NOTE: Declaring a double major may mean taking more courses, but it can provide a unique combination of experience that helps students stand out when looking for a job or applying to grad school.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Southern University at Shreveport

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Does Southern University at Shreveport Have Services For Students With Disabilities?

✅ Southern University at Shreveport does offer services for students with disabilities.

Prospective students can contact the college's Office of Accessibility Services to learn more about any support and accomodations offered. These conversations are usually kept confidential and will not be shared with the admissions office if you do not wish to share.

Does Southern University at Shreveport Offer Online Classes?

✅ Southern University at Shreveport has distance learning options for students who are interested in taking classes online.

Does Southern University at Shreveport Offer Credit for AP Classes?

✅ Southern University at Shreveport offers some credit for Advanced Placement (AP) classes taken in high school. Schools have different requirements for what AP scores they accept, so some students may not receive AP credit.

Does Southern University at Shreveport Have An Honors Program?

✅ Southern University at Shreveport offers an honors program for highly-qualified applicants.

Does Southern University at Shreveport Require Internships?

❌ Students at Southern University at Shreveport are not required to complete an internship as a graduation requirement.

Students can still look for internships during the summer, or gain work experience with a part-time job.

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Additional Information About Southern University at Shreveport

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Southern University at Shreveport Library

The main library on campus is the Library/Learning Resources Center and there is one other library on campus.

Dual Degree Programs at Southern University at Shreveport

A dual degree program allows a student to study and earn two degrees at the same time.

Southern University at Shreveport does not have any dual degree programs available for students.

ROTC

What is ROTC?

The Reserve Officers' Training Corps, which is also commonly known as ROTC, is a leadership program that prepares students to serve in the U.S. Armed Forces after graduation. College level ROTC programs prepare students to become officers in the military through physical, academic, and leadership training. ROTC programs are part of the college curriculum and usually cover the cost of tuition.

Does Southern University at Shreveport have any ROTC programs?

Each branch of the miltary has its own ROTC program, but not every program is available at every university. Possible programs include Army ROTC, Air Force ROTC, and Navy ROTC.

Southern University at Shreveport has an Army ROTC program.

Some ROTC programs are provided directly on campus and others are hosted at a cooperating instiution off campus. The ROTC program locations at Southern University at Shreveport include:

•an Army ROTC branch unit hosted at a cooperating instution off campus

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