Academics
-- Campus Catalog --Registration Priority- According to class standing
Closed ProgramsNursing
LimitationsEducation.
Notable Academic Programs- Music - Accredited, designated as "Area of Excellence" by the University of Louisiana System Board of Supervisors
- Theater Art - Accredited by the National Association of Schools of Theatre, designated as "Area of Excellence" by the University of Louisiana System Board of Supervisors, the program specializes in undergraduate training in Acting & Directing, Dance, Musical Theatre, and Design & Technology
- Computer Information Systems - The program is nationally recognized for its excellence in systems analysis and design, database design and development, internet web design and development, and object-oriented programming. Its students have won 13 national titles in various competitions.
- Philosophy - Strengths in medieval philosophy, analytic philosophy (especially Wittgenstein), and philosophy of film and literature. It is a component in the interdisciplinary philosophy, politics, and economics major.
- Classical Languages - courses in Ancient Greek and Latin
Unique Academic Programs
- Classical Languages - courses in Ancient Greek and Latin
Options
Honors Access: Yes
Undergraduate Majors Open to NSE StudentsArt/Design/Fine Art: Art, Fine Art, Graphic Design
Athletics: Exercise Science, Health and Fitness Teaching, Physical Education
Biological Sciences: Applied Biology, Bioinformatics, Biology/Life Science
Business: Accounting, Business Administration
Communications: Communication, Mass Communication, Speech/Rhetoric/Public Address
Computer Science: Computer Network Security, System Administration
Consumer and Family Studies: Consumer Sciences/Services
Criminal Justice: Corporate and Homeland Security, Criminal Justice, Law Enforcement/Police Sciences
Economics: Economics
Education: Business and Marketing Education, Child Development, Early Childhood, Elementary Education, English, Music, Science, Social Science Education
English: Film Studies, Literature, Professional Writing, Rhetoric
Food Science: Culinary Arts
General Studies: Classical Studies, Liberal Studies, Natural Sciences
Geography and Urban Studies: Geographic Information Sciences & Emergency Management
Health and Safety Sciences: Clinical Laboratory Science
History: History
Hospitality and Tourism: Hospitality Management, Tourism and Travel, Tourism Management
Information Studies: Computer Information Systems
Languages: Classical Languages, French, Latin, Russian, Spanish
Mathematics: Mathematics
Performing Arts: Directing, Music Education, Music Performance, Music Theater, Theater Arts/Drama, Theater Design Technology
Philosophy/Religious Studies: Ethics, Humanistic Studies, Philosophy
Political Science: International Studies, Political Science
Pre-Professional : Law Pre-Professional
Psychology: Chemical Dependency/Addiction Studies, Counseling, Psychology
Recreation: Non-Profit Programs Management
Sociology/Social Work: Social Work
Technology: Electronics Engineering Technology, Emergency Administration and Planning, Industrial Engineering Technology, Veterinary Technology
Theater: Performance and Directing
Tuition / Fees
-- Campus Budget --
- Fees are subject to change without notice.
- Two semesters = one academic year
- Three quarters = one academic year
Tuition and Fees Per Semester - Host Payment (Plan A) Students
- Figures are current as of 07/18/19.
- Estimated cost: $3921.
- Expect 5-15% increase for the subsequent academic year.
- Figures are based on 15 hours. Actual costs may be greater or less depending upon your actual enrollment.
- Figures do not include costs you will incur for course specific enrollment (e.g., laboratory courses, student teaching, studio art)
- See below for credit hour restrictions and/or miscellaneous fees applicable to Host Payment (Plan A) students.
Tuition and Fees - Home Payment (Plan B) Students
- No tuition/fees are paid to the host campus.
- Figures do not include costs you will incur for course specific enrollment (e.g., laboratory courses, student teaching, studio art)
- See below for credit hour restrictions and/or miscellaneous fees applicable to Home Payment (Plan B) students.
Maximum Credit Hours Per Semester
- Host Payment (Plan A): None.
- Home Payment (Plan B): None.
Miscellaneous Fees - Per Semester
Figures are current as of 07/18/19.
| Purpose |
Amount |
Period |
Plan |
Status |
| Housing Deposit |
$175 |
Year |
Plan A & B |
Mandatory |
| Health Service Fee |
$96 |
Semester |
Plan A |
Mandatory |
| Parking Fee |
$45 |
Semester |
Plan A & B |
Optional |
| Student Association Fee |
$273 |
Semester |
Plan A |
Mandatory |
| Post Office Box Fee |
$23 |
Semester |
Plan A & B |
Mandatory |
Important Notes: Electronic Learning Fee (per internet course): $50
Misc. lab and other course fees: $5-$50
Exchange with Canada - Health Insurance
Students must purchase campus health insurance at $71 per semester.
Financial Aid
Host Payment (Plan A)
For Plan A U.S. students, aid is awarded by and disbursed from your host campus.
Students apply for federally funded financial aid by using the FAFSA code of their host campus.
Host campuses award aid to eligible incoming Plan A students on a first-come, first-served basis as long as funds are available.
Ask your home campus NSE coordinator if your campus awards aid to their own outgoing students. If so, do not apply for aid from your host campus.
For eligible Plan A applicants U.S. federal financial aid may be available in the following programs:
Use FAFSA CODE: 002021
Home Payment (Plan B)
For eligible Plan B students, aid is awarded by and disbursed from your home campus.
Canada
Regardless of Payment Plan, students exchanging to or from Canada, apply for financial aid at their home campus.
Room / Meals
Figures are current as of 07/18/19
On-Campus Housing Per Semester
- 10% living on campus
- Apartment: $2930
- Per semester unless otherwise noted
- On campus living is limited
Off-Campus Housing
- Approximate monthly cost: $450
- Proximity to campus: 5 miles
Meal Plans Per Semester
- Meal purchase is required for on campus living.
- $1929 per semester for 19 meals per week.
- $1920 per semester for 14 meals per week.
- $1414 per semester for 5 meals per week.
Notes About Meal PlansThere are several meal plans, each with different amounts of declining balances in "demon dollars" that can be used at the various dining options on campus, e.g., Chick-fil-A, Steak n' Shake, etc.
