Academic Fast Tracks
The College of Human Sciences & Education has programs that combine your undergraduate and graduate degrees saving you time and money.
Master of Arts in Teaching - Elementary Education
The Master of Teaching (MAT) in Elementary Education offers a streamlined one-year master's program. This track is specifically designed for candidates who have already completed an undergraduate degree in Elementary Education from LSU. By building upon their existing knowledge and skills, students can delve deeper into advanced pedagogical concepts and instructional techniques to enhance their effectiveness as elementary educators.
Years 1 - 4 Bachelor's of Science in Elementary Education
Year 5 Master of Arts in Teaching Grades 1 - 5
Master of Arts in Teaching
- Secondary Education
The Master of of Teaching (MAT) in Secondary Education caters to prospective teachers in various secondary education areas such as biology, chemistry, computer science, English, environmental science, French, mathematics, physics, social studies, and Spanish. This 15-month degree program is ideal for individuals who aspire to teach in secondary schools. To qualify for this program, candidates must first complete an undergraduate program in a college that offers a degree in their chosen area of teaching interest. This ensures that students possess a strong foundation in their subject matter before embarking on their journey toward becoming secondary educators.
Years 1 - 4 bachelor's degree
Year 5 Master of Arts in Teaching Grades 6 - 12 and teaching certificate
Social Work
The social work advanced standing program allows students with a Bachelor's of Social Work degree to earn their Master's of Social Work degree with a minimum of 33 additional hours.
Years 1 - 4 Bachelor's of Social Work
Year 5 Master's of Social Work
Master of Public Health
The LSU School of Kinesiology and LSU School of Public Health offer a 3 + 2 accelerated degree track that creates a seamless pathway for students interested in combining movement science with population health—all while remaining on LSU’s flagship campus in Baton Rouge. Through the 3+2 pathway, students who complete three years in the LSU School of Kinesiology with a GPA of 3.0 or higher are eligible to transition into the two-year, 45-credit-hour Master of Public Health curriculum offered by the LSU School of Public Health.
Years 1 - 4 Bachelor's of Science in Kinesiology
Year 5 Master of Public Health