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Bachelor of General Studies/Professional Studies Concentration
Minor: Business Administration

Recognizing the value of special programs for individuals with unusual backgrounds or abilities, the university has established the General Studies Program leading to a Bachelor of General Studies degree. The program provides flexibility to allow the student’s degree program to adapt to particular interests, background, time limitations, and ultimate career goals. It is especially appropriate for a mature person who has, as a result of various educational and work experiences, a clear focus and strong commitment to a particular course of study.

While the Bachelor of General Studies degree can be completed entirely online in a regular semester format, the CALL program is a "fast track" method by which adult learners can complete a degree in a shorter period of time. Courses are offered in 4 and 8-week sessions which allows the student to concentrate on one or two courses at a time. The online format provides flexibility and convenience for the adult student. Accelerated learning can be accomplished by using previously earned credit; transfer credit; challenge tests, CLEP tests; military credit, credit for college-level learning from life and work experiences; credit from other training or educational pursuits; and other related activities.

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NEW PROGRAMS FOR FALL 2010!

Bachelor of Science in Addiction Studies
The Addiction Studies degree at NSU has acted to increase awareness and recognition of the services provided on a daily basis by those professionals employed in addictions treatment and prevention programs throughout the state of Louisiana and nationally. The addiction field offers an excellent chance to make a significant impact on people's lives to move them from unhealthy to healthy life styles. Northwestern State University offers two pathways in order for someone to be certified and/or licensed in Substance Abuse Counseling. The Bachelor of Science in Addiction Studies is a degree for those seeking to enter the addiction treatment profession. This degree is in accordance with the Louisiana Addictive Disorders Regulatory Authority and National Standards Guidelines. Addictions treatment has emerged as a specialty health care discipline; NSU’s fast-track program, offered to both NSU students and the CALL students, is a qualified pathway for that career.

Registered Nurse to Bachelor of Science in Nursing (RN to BSN)

The RN to BSN Completion Program at Northwestern State University of Louisiana allows registered nurses with Associate Degrees or diplomas in nursing to attain the baccalaureate degree. All required nursing courses (32 hours) and all of the required general education courses are offered via the Internet. Course objectives and clinical experiences are designed to meet the unique needs and interests of the registered nurse student. This program allows registered nurse students to complete theory and clinical degree requirements in their own community. Graduates of NLN (National League for Nursing) accredited programs are awarded 29 hours of credit in lower level nursing courses. Transfer credit for general education courses is awarded on an individual basis.

Journalism The CALL Journalism degree will not be offered at Northwestern State University effective fall semester 2010.

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