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Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center-Shreveport

Overview

At a Glance

School type

Public, 4-year or above

School Size & Setting

Medium | Urban

Students-to-Faculty Ratio

1:1

Religious affliation

Not applicable

General Information

Address

Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center-Shreveport

1501 Kings Hwy, Shreveport, Louisiana 71103

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Phone

(318) 675-8769

Website
https://www.lsuhs.edu/

Mission Statement

The primary mission of Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center , Shreveport (LSUHSC-S) is to provide education, patient care services, research and community outreach. LSUHSC-S encompasses the School of Medicine in Shreveport, the School of Graduate Studies in Shreveport, the School of Allied Health Professions in Shreveport, the LSU Hospital and E. A. Conway Medical Center.

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Mission Statement

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The primary mission of Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center , Shreveport (LSUHSC-S) is to provide education, patient care services, research and community outreach. LSUHSC-S encompasses the School of Medicine in Shreveport, the School of Graduate Studies in Shreveport, the School of Allied Health Professions in Shreveport, the LSU Hospital and E. A. Conway Medical Center.

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cost & financial aid

Annual tuition & fees

Undergraduate

In state

$10,474

Out of state

$21,345
Graduate

In state

$15,120

Out of state

$26,232

Other Estimated Costs

Housing

Not Available

Books & Supplies

Not Available

Personal Expenses

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Financial aid resources

Paying for college

Learn about different ways to cover costs, incluing financial aid, GI Bills, grants and scholarships

Applying for financial Aid

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Academics

Most Popular Undergraduate majors

  • Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist
  • Cardiovascular Technology/Technologist
Full List of Majors

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  • HEALTH PROFESSIONS AND RELATED PROGRAMS
    • Cardiovascular Technology/Technologist
      • A program that prepares individuals to perform invasive, noninvasive, and peripheral examinations of the cardiovascular system at the request of physicians to aid in diagnoses and therapeutic treatments. Includes instruction in reviewing and recording patient histories and clinical data, patient care, investigative and examination procedures, diagnostic procedures, data analysis and documentation, physician consultation, equipment operation and monitoring, and professional standards and ethics. See other colleges that offer this major
    • Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist
      • A program that prepares individuals to conduct and supervise complex medical tests, clinical trials, and research experiments; manage clinical laboratories; and consult with physicians and clinical researchers on diagnoses, disease causation and spread, and research outcomes. Includes instruction in the theory and practice of hematology, clinical chemistry, microbiology, immunology, immunohematology, physiological relationships to test results, laboratory procedures and quality assurance controls, test and research design and implementation, analytic techniques, laboratory management, data development and reporting, medical informatics, and professional standards and regulations. See other colleges that offer this major

Most Popular Graduate programs

  • Physician Associate/Assistant
  • Occupational Therapy/Therapist
  • Audiology/Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist
  • Biomedical Sciences, General
  • Medical Science/Scientist
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Graduate ProgramsX

  • BIOLOGICAL AND BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES
    • Biomedical Sciences, General
      • A general, program that focuses on the integrative scientific study of biological issues related to health and medicine, or a program in one or more of the biomedical sciences that is undifferentiated as to title. Includes instruction in any of the basic medical sciences at the research level; biological science research in biomedical faculties; and general studies encompassing a variety of the biomedical disciplines. See other colleges that offer this major
  • HEALTH PROFESSIONS AND RELATED PROGRAMS
    • Audiology/Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist
      • An integrated program that prepares individuals to work as both audiologists and speech-language pathologists. Includes instruction in a variety of communication disorder studies, audiology, speech pathology, language acquisition, and the design and implementation of comprehensive therapeutic and rehabilitative solutions to communications problems. See other colleges that offer this major
    • Physician Associate/Assistant
      • A program that prepares individuals to practice medicine, including diagnoses and treatment therapies, under the supervision of a physician. Includes instruction in the basic medical and clinical sciences and specialized preparation in fields such as family medicine, pediatrics, obstetrics, gynecology, general surgery, psychiatry, and behavioral medicine; the delivery of health care services to homebound patients, rural populations, and underserved populations; and community health services. See other colleges that offer this major
    • Medical Science/Scientist
      • An undifferentiated clinical science program that prepares clinicians to conduct clinical and translational research in various areas. Note: programs that prepare clinicians to conduct research in specific scientific fields should report under the relevant CIP code series (e.g., Series 26 Biological and Biomedical Sciences). See other colleges that offer this major
    • Public Health, General
      • A program that generally prepares individuals to plan, manage, and evaluate public health care services; to function as public health professionals in public agencies, the private sector, and other settings; and to provide leadership in the field of public health. Includes instruction in epidemiology, biostatistics, public health principles, preventive medicine, health policy and regulations, health care services and related administrative functions, public health law enforcement, health economics and budgeting, public communications, and professional standards and ethics. See other colleges that offer this major
    • Occupational Therapy/Therapist
      • A program that prepares individuals to assist patients limited by physical, cognitive, psychosocial, mental, developmental, and learning disabilities, as well as adverse environmental conditions, to maximize their independence and maintain optimum health through a planned mix of acquired skills, performance motivation, environmental adaptations, assistive technologies, and physical agents. Includes instruction in the basic medical sciences, psychology, sociology, patient assessment and evaluation, standardized and non-standardized tests and measurements, assistive and rehabilitative technologies, ergonomics, environmental health, special education, vocational counseling, health education and promotion, and professional standards and ethics. See other colleges that offer this major
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Admissions

Application Fee

Undergraduate
$50
Graduate
$50
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Student Life

Student Demographics

Female Students
62%
Male Students
38%
Student Ethnicities
  1. Caucasian72.22%
  2. Black8.77%
  3. Asian7.19%
  4. Two Or More Ethnicities5.91%
  5. Hispanic/Latino3.94%
  6. Not Specified1.67%
  7. American Indian/Alaska Native0.2%
  8. Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander0.1%

Student body breakdown

Total students enrolled

1,179

Undergraduate students

41

Graduate students

1,138

Full Time Students
92%
Part Time Students
8%

Student services

  • Meal plan
  • Counseling services
  • Remedial services
  • Work-study
  • Placement services
  • Study abroad
  • Weekend/evening classes
  • On-campus day care for student's children
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