College of Science, Technology and Business

Dr. Austin Temple, Dean and Professor of Mathematics
(318) 357-6699

School of Business
Contact: Dr. Margaret Kilcoyne, Director, School of Business
(318) 357-5161
Kilcoyne@nsula.edu

Contact: Dr. Jack Russell, Coordinator, Computer Information Systems
(318) 357-5751
jrussell@nsula.edu

• Bachelor of Science in Accounting
  Minor available in Accounting
• Bachelor of Science in Business Administration
  Concentrations available in Finance, Management, and Marketing
  Minor available in Business Administration
• Bachelor of Science in Computer Information Systems
  Concentrations available in Application Development, Network Security Analysis

Department of Mathematics, Physical Sciences, and Engineering Technology
Contact: Dr. Frank Serio, Department Head
(318) 357-4308
Serio@nsula.edu

Contact: Bobby Nowlin, Coordinator of Engineering Technology
(318) 357-6751
Nowlin@nsula.edu

• Bachelor of Science in Physical Science
• Bachelor of Science in Mathematics
  Minor available in Mathematics
• Bachelor of Science in Industrial Engineering Technology
• Bachelor of Science in Electronic Engineering Technology
  Concentrations available in Biomedical and Electronics
  Minors available in Computer Information Systems, Industrial Engineering Technology and Electronics Engineering Technology

Department of Family and Consumer Sciences
Contact: Dr. Patricia Pierson, Department Head
(318) 357-5587
Pierson_p@nsula.edu

• Bachelor of Science in Family and Consumer Sciences
  Concentrations available in consumer services, nutrition and food systems management, child development and family relations
  Minors available in family and consumer sciences, child development and family relations, culinary arts
• Bachelor of Science in Hospitality Management and Tourism
  Concentrations available in Culinary Arts, Hospitality Services, Travel and Tourism
  Minor available in Hospitality Management and Tourism

Department of Biological Sciences
Contact: Dr. Zafer Hatahet, Department Head
(318) 357-6514
Hatahetz@nsula.edu

• Associate Degree in Veterinary Technology
• Bachelor of Science in Biology Education, Grades 6–12
• Bachelor of Science in Biology
  Concentrations available in Bioinformatics, Biomedical, Clinical Laboratory Science, Forensic Science, Natural Science, Veterinary Technology
  Minors available in Biology, Microbiology, Wildlife Management

 College of Education and Human Development

Dr. Vickie Gentry, Dean and Professor of Health and Human Performance
(318) 357-6288

Department of Teaching and Learning
Contact: Dr. Kimberly McAlister, Department Head
(318) 357-5553
Mcalisterk@nsula.edu 

• Bachelor of Science in Secondary Education, Grades 6–12
• Concentration in Biology Education
• Concentration in Business Education
• Concentration in English Education
• Concentration in Mathematics Education
• Concentration in Social Studies Education
• Bachelor of Science in Early Childhood Education, Grades Pre-K–3
• Bachelor of Music Education in Instrumental Music Education, Grades K–12
• Bachelor of Music Education in Vocal Music Education, Grades K–12
• Bachelor of Music Education in Vocal and Instrumental Music Education, Grades K–12
• Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education, Grades 1–5
• Master of Arts in Teaching in Early Childhood Education, Grades PK–3
• Master of Arts in Teaching in Elementary Education, Grades 1–5
• Master of Arts in Teaching in Elementary Education & Special Education, Mild/Moderate
  Grades 1-5
• Master of Arts in Teaching in Middle School Education, Grades 4–8
• Master of Arts in Teaching in Middle School Education & Special Education, Mild/Moderate
  Grades 4-8
• Master of Arts in Teaching in Secondary Education, Grades 6–12
• Master of Arts in Teaching in Secondary Education & Special Education, Mild/Moderate
  Grades 6-12
• Master of Education in Curriculum and Instruction
  Concentrations available in English Education, Professional Teaching Standards for the Teacher Leader, Reading, School Librarian, Transition to Teaching
• Master of Education in Early Childhood Education, Grades PK-3
• Master of Education in Special Education
  Concentrations available in Gifted Education, Early Intervention, Elementary (grades 1-5) Mild/Moderate, Middle School (grades 4-8) Mild/Moderate, and Secondary (grades 6-12) Mild/Moderate

Department of Educational Leadership and Technology
Contact: Dr. Paula Furr, Department Head
(318) 357-4425
Furrp@nsula.edu 

• Master of Arts in Adult Education
  Concentrations in Continuing Education, Homeland Security, Technology Management
• Master of Arts in School Counseling
• Master of Arts in Student Personnel Services
• Master of Education in Educational Leadership
• Master of Education in Educational Technology Leadership
• Educational Specialist in Educational Leadership & Instruction
  Concentrations available in Educational Leadership, Educational Technology, Special Education

Department of Health and Human Performance
Contact: Dr. John Dollar, Department Head
(318) 357-5126
Dollarj@nsula.edu

• Bachelor of Science in Health and Exercise Science
  Concentration available in Health Science
• Bachelor of Science in Health and Physical Education, grades K-12
• Master of Science in Health and Human Performance
  Concentrations available in Health Promotion, Physical Education, Sport Administration

 College of Nursing and Allied Health

Dr. Norann Planchock, Dean and Professor of Nursing
(318) 677-3100

Nursing
Contact: Dr. Pam Simmons
(318) 677-3100
Simmonsp@nsula.edu

• Associate of Science in Nursing
• LPN to ASN
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing
• LPN to BSN
• RN to BSN
• Master of Science in Nursing
  Concentrations available in acute care nurse practitioner, adult nursing, critical care nursing of the adult, family nurse practitioner, maternal child and family nursing, mental health/psychiatric, neonatal nurse practitioner, pediatric nurse practitioner and women’s health nurse practitioner. Role focus as educator, administrator, clinical nurse specialists and nurse practitioner available.
• Post-Master's Certificate in Nursing

Allied Health
Contact: Dr. Laura Aaron
(318) 677-3072
Carwilel@nsula.edu

• Bachelor of Science in Radiologic Science
• Master of Science in Radiologic Science (traditional and on-line delivery options available)
  Concentrations available in Radiologic Science Education and Radiologic Science Administration
• Bachelor of Applied Science in Allied Health
• RT to BSRS

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 College of Arts, Letters, Graduate Studies and Research

Dr. Steve Horton, Dean and Professor of Education
(318) 357-5851

Louisiana Scholars’ College
Contact: Dr. Davina McClain, Director
(318) 357-4577
Mcclaind@nsula.edu 

• Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Arts
  Concentrations available in Entertainment Technology, Fine and Performing Arts, Foreign Language, History and Philosophy of Science, Humanities and Social Thought,
  and Scientific Inquiry
  Minors available in Liberal Arts, Classics, Anthropology and Geography

Liberal Arts
Contact: Dr. Steve Horton

Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Arts (traditional and on-line delivery options available)

General Studies
Contact: Steve Hicks, Executive Director, Academic and Career Engagement Center
(318) 357-6950
Hickss@nsula.edu

• Associate of General Studies (traditional and on-line delivery options available)
  Concentration available in Child Development
• Bachelor of General Studies (traditional and on-line delivery options available)
  Concentrations available in Art, Arts and Communication, Community Organization and Advocacy, Computer and Natural Science, Creole Studies, Defense Leadership Studies, Non-Profit Leadership, Professional Studies, Social Science, Web Design and Development

Department of Psychology
Contact: Dr. Susan Barnett, Department Head
(318) 357-5435
Barnetts@nsula.edu

• Bachelor of Science in Addiction Studies
• Bachelor of Science in Psychology (traditional and on-line delivery options available)
  Concentrations available in Substance Abuse and Prevention Specialist
  Minor available in Psychology
• Master of Science in Clinical Psychology

Department of Language and Communication
Contact: Dr. Sarah McFarland, Department Head
(318) 357-6272
Mcfarlands@nsula.edu

• Bachelor of Arts in Communication
  Concentrations available in Organizational Communication, Mass Communication and Rhetoric
  Minor available in Communication
• Bachelor of Arts in English
  Concentrations available in Literature and Professional Writing
  Minors available in English, and Spanish
• Master of Arts in English (traditional and electronic delivery options available)
  Concentrations available in Literature, Folklife/Southern Culture, Writing and Linguistics

Dear School of Creative and Performing Arts
Contact: William Brent, Director
(318) 357-4522
Brent@nsula.edu

Fine and Graphic Arts
Contact: Dr. Matt DeFord, Coordinator
(318) 357-6560
Defordm@nsula.edu

• Bachelor of Fine Arts in Fine and Graphic Arts
  Concentrations available in Graphic Communication and Studio Art
  Minors available in Art and Photography
• Master of Arts in Art (traditional and electronic delivery options available)

Music
Contact: Dr. Burt Allen, Coordinator
(318) 357-5755
Allen_b@nsula.edu

• Bachelor of Music in Music
  Concentrations available in Performance and Sacred Music
  Minors available in Music Performance and Music Theory
• Master of Music in Music
  Concentrations available in Music Education and Performance

Theatre
Contact: Scott Burrell
(318) 357-6891
Nfburrellc@nsula.edu

• Bachelor of Science in Theatre
  Concentrations available in Dance Performance, Design/Technology, Musical Theatre Performance and Performance/Directing
  Minors available in Dance and Theatre

Department of Social Work
Contact: Claudia Triche, Department Head
(318) 357-6593
Triche@nsula.edu

• Bachelor of Social Work

Department of Criminal Justice, History, and Social Sciences
Contact: Joe Morris
(318) 357-5499
Morrisj@nsula.edu

• Associate of Arts in Criminal Justice
  Concentrations in Emergency Management
• Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice (traditional and online delivery options available)
  Minor available in Criminal Justice
• Bachelor of Science in Unified Public Safety Administration (traditional and online delivery options available)
  Concentrations available in Law Enforcement Administration, Fire and
  Emergency Medical Services Administration and Emergency Management Administration
• Master of Science in Homeland Security (on-line degree program)

Social Sciences
Contact: Dr. William Housel
(318) 357-4345
Houselw@nsula.edu

• Bachelor of Arts in History
  Minors available in History, Creole Studies, Anthropology, Geography and Social Sciences