Louisiana Christian University is accredited by the Southern Association for Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges to award associate, bachelors, and masters degrees. Questions about the accreditation of Louisiana Christian University may be directed in writing to the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, GA 30033-4097, by calling (404) 679-4500, or by using information available on SACSCOC’s website (www.sacscoc.org).
Separate accreditation for specific programs has been awarded to the following organizations:
- Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP)
- Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) See accreditation statement here.
- Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE)
- Council on Social Work Education (CSWE)
- Louisiana State Board of Nursing (LSBN)
- Louisiana State Department of Education (LSDE)
- National Association of Schools of Music (NASM)
- Commission on Accreditation for Athletic Education (CAATE)
- Teacher Education Accreditation Council (TEAC)
STATE AUTHORIZATION
NC-SARA Approved Institution
Louisiana Christian University is approved by the National Council for State Authorization Reciprocity Agreements (NC-SARA) to be an institutional participant in the SARA initiative.
NC-SARA is a voluntary, regional approach to state oversight of postsecondary distance education. Learn more about NC-SARA.
Professional Licensure
If you are a student from outside the state of Louisiana, who is considering a program of study that may lead to professional licensure, be sure to contact the appropriate licensing agency in your state of residence before beginning your course of study.
Professional Licensure Directory
In addition, Louisiana Christian University holds membership in the following organizations:
- Strive for College
- Conference of Louisiana Christian Universitys and Universities
- Louisiana Association of Colleges for Teacher Education
- Louisiana Universities Marine Consortium
- National Association of Independent Colleges and Universities
- Consortium for Global Education (CGE)
- Louisiana Association of Independent Colleges & Universities (LAICU)
- The Association for Biblical Higher Education (IACE)
- International Association of Baptist Colleges & Universities (IABCU)
LCU's Bachelor and Master of Social Work is accredited by the Council on Social Work Education’s Board of Accreditation.
Accreditation of a baccalaureate or master’s social work program by the Council on Social Work Education’ Board of Accreditation indicates that it meets or exceeds criteria for the assessment of program quality evaluated through a peer review process. An accredited program has sufficient resources to meet its mission and goals and the Board of Accreditation has verified that it demonstrates compliance with all sections of the Educational Policy and Accreditation Standards.
Accreditation applies to all program sites and program delivery methods of an accredited program. Accreditation provides reasonable assurance about the quality of the program and the competence of students graduating from the program.
What are Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) Codes?
The U.S. Department of Education developed the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) Codes as the national taxonomic standard of academic program titles for federal surveys and state reporting of institutional data. Each LCU program of study (that is, major or graduate field) is associated with a six-digit CIP Code for reporting data to the federal government.
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Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing 513899
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Applied Biology (pre-professional track) 260101
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Biological Sciences 260101
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Business Administration: Accounting 520301
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Business Administration: Economics and Finance 520601
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Business Administration: General Business 520101
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Business Administration: Management and Marketing 520201
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Business Administration: General Business ONLINE 520101
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Chemistry 400501
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Chemistry: Pre-Engineering 140102
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Communication Studies 090101
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Communication Studies: Public Relation 090900
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Computer Science 110701
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Computer Science: Web Systems 111004
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Convergence Media: Journalism 090401
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Convergence Media: Media Production 090799
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Convergence Media: Sports Media 090906
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Criminal Justice 430104
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Criminal Justice ONLINE 430104
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Cybersecurity 430404
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Education: Art Concentration 131302
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Education: Biology Concentration 131322
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Education: Business Concentration 131303
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Education: Chemistry Concentration 131323
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Education: Elementary Concentration 131202
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Education: English Concentration 131305
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Education: Health & PE Concentration 131314
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Education: Math Concentration 131311
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Education: Social Studies Concentration 131318
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Education: Spanish Concentration 131330
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English 230101
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Exercise Science: Clinical Wellness 310505
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Exercise Science: Health Promotion 310501
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Exercise Science: Sports & Wellness 310501
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Graphic Design 500409
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History 540101
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Leadership: Business 520213
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Leadership: Communication 090101
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Leadership: Missions and Ministries 390701
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Mathematics 270101
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Mathematics: Pre-Engineering 270304
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Medical Laboratory Sciences 511005
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Missions and Ministries 390602
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Music 500901
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Music Education: Instrumental 131312
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Music Education: Vocal 131312
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Music: Piano Studies 500903
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Music: Vocal Studies 500903
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Music: Worship Arts & Production 500903
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Musical Theatre 500903
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Nursing 513801
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Physical Therapist Assistant 510806
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Pre-Law 220001
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Psychology 420101
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Public Administration 440401
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Social Work 440701
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Spanish 160905
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Studio Art: Ceramics 500702
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Studio Art: Painting and Drawing 500702
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Theatre 500501
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Theatre, Communication and Media 500501
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Undecided 240101
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Bachelor of Applied Science – Business Essentials 520101
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Bachelor of Applied Science – Computer Programming 110701
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Bachelor of Applied Science – Computer Science 110701
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Bachelor of Applied Science – Cybersecurity 430404
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Bachelor of Applied Science - Exercise Science 310505
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Bachelor of Applied Science – Information Technology Management 521201
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Bachelor of Applied Science – Project Management 520211
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Bachelor of Applied Science – Web Systems 110801
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Master of Arts in Teaching 131299
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Master of Education in Educational Leadership 130401
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Master of Education with Special Education 131001
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TEACH 131501
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Master of Social Work 440701
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Master of Business Administration 520101
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Master of Strategic Leadership 520213
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Certificate in Pastoral Ministry 390799
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Certificate in Project Management 529999
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Certificate in Data Analytics 521201
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Certificate in Emotional Intelligence 340199
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Certificate in Healthcare Administration 512211
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Certificate in Human Resource Management 529999
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Certificatein Media Ministry 390301
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Certificate in Organizational Management 529999