Louisiana Transfer Program
Division of Academics
Program Mission
The Louisiana Transfer (LT) Degree Program is designed to provide students with an opportunity to complete the first 60 hours of course work toward a baccalaureate degree at a 2-year or community college. LT graduates are eligible to enter a 4-year Louisiana public university as a junior, with all 60 (non-developmental) credits transferring to the receiving university. The Transfer Degree Guarantee (TDG) refers to a guaranteed and easy transfer for students from a 2-year community college to a public university in Louisiana.
Students may complete either an Associate of Arts (AALT) or Associate of Science (ASLT), depending on their interests and aspirations for further study and a bachelor’s degree. It is the student’s responsibility to choose courses that will maximize preparation for the university major, so it is important for students to do some research and seek advice when designing their LT degree. Each degree consists of a 39-hour General Education (GenEd) block and 21-hours of additional course work related to the prospective major.
Program Learning Outcomes
Students who successfully complete the Louisiana Transfer Associate Degree Program will be able to:
- Communicate effectively by use of composition through writing and speaking and comprehension through reading and listening.
- Construct problem-solving strategies to model, interpret, and (or) communicate solutions to mathematical problems.
- Integrate concepts of the scientific nature of the world and the role of behavioral and natural sciences as it pertains to health and well-being.
- Examine significant ideas and achievements in literature, art, music, and media in order to evaluate the impact these forms of expression have in today’s world.
- Analyze the diversity of the human experience through the practical applications of social, historical, cultural, economic, and political systems and apply to current events and in professional settings.
- Distinguish and apply credible sources of knowledge utilizing information literacy and research skills.
Student achievement related to Program Learning Outcomes is assessed systematically and results are made available on the Program Review webpage.
Campuses/Sites Offered:
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Connect to Success Site (SLU Campus; Hammond)
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Florida Parishes Campus (Greensburg)
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Hammond Area Campus (Hammond)
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Lacombe Campus (Lacombe)
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Livingston Campus (Walker)
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Sullivan Campus (Bogalusa)
Louisiana Transfer Degree
The highest exit point in the Louisiana Transfer Degree program is the Associate of Arts (AALT) or the Associate of Science (ASLT). The following criteria must be satisfied towards the completion of the ASLT or ASLT:
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| General Education Requirements | 39 | |
| Electives | 21 | |
| Total Hours | 60 | |
General Education Requirements
The following criteria must be satisfied towards completion of General Education Requirements
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| English Composition | 6 | |
| Complete 6 hours; 2 Courses (Note: Cannot apply both ENGL 1015 and 1015A) | ||
| Elective Options: | ||
| ENGL 1015 | English Composition I | 3 |
| ENGL 1025 | English Composition II | 3 |
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | 6 | |
| Complete 6 hours; 2 Courses (Note: Cannot apply both MATH 1005 and MATH 1015 nor both MATH 1500 and 1500A) | ||
| Elective Options: | ||
| MATH 1001 | Applied Algebra | 3 |
| MATH 1005 | College Algebra Fundamentals | 3 |
| MATH 1015 | College Algebra | 3 |
| MATH 1200 | Contemporary Math | 3 |
| MATH 1500 | Finite Math | 3 |
| MATH 1620 | Plane Trigonometry | 3 |
| MATH 1650 | Pre-Calculus with Trigonometry | 5 |
| MATH 2000 | Calculus | 5 |
| MATH 2410 | Elementary Statistics | 3 |
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Natural Sciences | 9 | |
| Complete 9 hours: 3 Courses (including approved two-course sequence & biological/physical area mix) | ||
| Biological Science Electives: | ||
| BIOL 1010 | Introduction to Biology I | 3 |
| BIOL 1020 | Introduction To Biology II | 3 |
| BIOL 1100 | Gen Biology I (Science Major) | 3 |
| BIOL 1110 | Environmental Biology | 3 |
| BIOL 1200 | Gen Biology II (Science Major) | 3 |
| BIOL 2200 | Human Anatomy & Physiology I | 3 |
| BIOL 2230 | Medical Microbiology | 3 |
| BIOL 2300 | Human Anatomy & Physiology II | 3 |
| Physical Science Electives: | ||
| CHEM 1010 | Gen Chemistry I NonScience Mjr | 3 |
| GEOL 1010 | Physical Geology | 3 |
| GEOL 1020 | Historical Geology | 3 |
| PHYS 1010 | Elementary Physics | 3 |
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Humanities | 9 | |
| Complete 9 hours; 3 Courses (including at least one English Literature course) | ||
| Elective Options: | ||
| ENGL 2010 | British Literature | 3 |
| ENGL 2020 | American Literature | 3 |
| ENGL 2030 | World Literature | 3 |
| HIST 1010 | Western Civilization I | 3 |
| HIST 1020 | Western Civilization II | 3 |
| HIST 1500 | World Hist Perspective of Oil | 3 |
| HIST 2010 | American History | 3 |
| HIST 2020 | American History II | 3 |
| HIST 2100 | History of Louisiana | 3 |
| HMAN 2015 | Humanities for Leaders | 3 |
| Additional Approved Electives: The following courses can be used as an additional elective for this category only if one of the above courses is also completed. | ||
| FREN 1010 | Elementary French I | 3 |
| FREN 1020 | Elementary French II | 3 |
| SPAN 1010 | Elementary Spanish I | 3 |
| SPAN 1020 | Elementary Spanish II | 3 |
| SPCH 1015 | Introduction to Speaking | 3 |
| SPCH 1025 | Intro to Interpersonal Com | 3 |
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Social Behavioral Sciences | 6 | |
| Complete 6 hours; 2 Courses (including 1 at Sophomore Level - 2XXX) | ||
| Elective Options: | ||
| ECON 2010 | Principles of Macroeconomics | 3 |
| ECON 2020 | Principles of Microeconomics | 3 |
| POLI 2010 | Introduction to American Gover | 3 |
| POLI 2020 | State & Local Politics | 3 |
| PSYC 1500 | Psy of Addict Behave&Sub Abuse | 3 |
| PSYC 2015 | Introduction To Psychology | 3 |
| PSYC 2040 | Developmental Psychology | 3 |
| PSYC 2100 | Social Psychology | 3 |
| SOCL 2015 | Introduction to Sociology | 3 |
| SOCL 2120 | Social Problems | 3 |
| SOCL 2220 | Marriage and Family | 3 |
| SOCL 2420 | Stratification and Inequality | 3 |
| Additional Approved Electives The following courses can be used as an additional elective for this category only if one of the above courses is also completed. | ||
| CRMJ 1110 | Intro to Criminal Justice | 3 |
| CRMJ 1120 | Introduction to Corrections | 3 |
| CRMJ 1220 | Police Systems and Practices | 3 |
| CRMJ 1330 | Introduction to Criminal Law | 3 |
| CRMJ 1340 | Deviance | 3 |
| CRMJ 1410 | Juvenile Justice | 3 |
| CRMJ 1420 | Judicial Process | 3 |
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Fine Arts | 3 | |
| Complete 3 hours; 1 Course | ||
| Elective Options: | ||
| ARTS 1010 | Survey of World Art History I | 3 |
| ARTS 1020 | Survey of World Art History II | 3 |
| MUSC 1010 | Music Appreciation | 3 |
| THEA 1010 | Introduction To Theatre | 3 |
Electives:
The 21 credit hours of electives should be chosen in consultation with an advisor to align with your anticipated major upon transfer to a four-year university.
Associate of Arts Louisiana Transfer (AALT) Degree
To complete the Associate of Arts Louisiana Transfer (AALT) Degree, elective options must satisfy the following criteria:
- 9 hours must be from one of the following categories: Fine Arts, Humanities, Social Behavioral Sciences
- Remaining 12 should be selected in consultation with advisor based on transfer plan
Associate of Science Louisiana Transfer (ASLT) Degree
To complete the Associate of Science Louisiana Transfer (ASLT) Degree, elective options must satisfy the following criteria:
- 9 hours must be from one of the following categories: Mathematics, Natural Sciences
- Remaining 12 should be selected in consultation with advisor based on transfer plan
Special Comments:
- Anticipated program length for the completion of the highest level exit point is 2 years.
- Program requirements must be completed with a programmatic grade point average of 2.0 or higher and grade of "C" or higher in all applicable coursework.
Elective Options
Within the Louisiana Transfer Degree, it is important to carefully consider elective options based on a number of factors, including which university you plan to attend and which major you plan to pursue. These decisions should be made in consultation with an advisor to align with your anticipated major upon transfer to a four-year university. For planning purposes, students may wish to further explore the elective options listed below, by major.
Business Majors:
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| ACCT 2100 | Financial Accounting | 3 |
| ACCT 2110 | Managerial Accounting | 3 |
| BUSN 1100 | Introduction To Business | 3 |
| BUSN 2100 | Career Mgmt & Communication | 3 |
| CPTR 1002 | Computer Lit. & Applications | 3 |
| ECON 2010 | Principles of Macroeconomics | 3 |
| ECON 2020 | Principles of Microeconomics | 3 |
| MATH 2410 | Elementary Statistics | 3 |
| MGMT 2010 | Microcomputer Applications Bus | 3 |
| MGMT 2310 | Legal Environment of Business | 3 |
Criminal Justice Majors:
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| CRMJ 1110 | Intro to Criminal Justice | 3 |
| CRMJ 1120 | Introduction to Corrections | 3 |
| CRMJ 1220 | Police Systems and Practices | 3 |
| CRMJ 1330 | Introduction to Criminal Law | 3 |
| CRMJ 1340 | Deviance | 3 |
| CRMJ 1410 | Juvenile Justice | 3 |
| CRMJ 1420 | Judicial Process | 3 |
Nursing Majors (RN/BSN):
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| BIOL 1100 | Gen Biology I (Science Major) | 3 |
| BIOL 1015 | General Biology I Lab | 1 |
| BIOL 2200 | Human Anatomy & Physiology I | 3 |
| BIOL 2215 | Anatomy & Physiology LAB I | 1 |
| BIOL 2300 | Human Anatomy & Physiology II | 3 |
| BIOL 2315 | Anatomy & Physiology LAB II | 1 |
| BIOL 2230 | Medical Microbiology | 3 |
| BIOL 2240 | Medical Microbiology Lab | 1 |
| MATH 2410 | Elementary Statistics | 3 |
| PSYC 2040 | Developmental Psychology | 3 |
*Note: Typically, RN/BSN programs at each institution publish a list of pre-requisite courses that must be completed prior to application for admission. Be sure to review this list in consultation with an advisor when selecting elective options. | ||