College of Social Sciences | Louisiana State University of Alexandria (LSUA)

College of Social Sciences | Louisiana State University of Alexandria (LSUA)
College of Social Sciences
Serve. Inspire. Succeed.
The LSUA College of Social Sciences offers degree programs for students passionate about making a difference. LSUA provides a supportive environment to shape your future and positively impact the world. Hands-on learning and research opportunities prepare students for careers that address society's most pressing challenges.
The LSUA College of Social Sciences offers degree programs for students passionate about making a difference. Expert faculty guide students through disciplines like Criminal Justice, Disaster Science, History, Political Science, and Psychology. LSUA provides a supportive environment to shape your future and positively impact the world. Hands-on learning and research opportunities prepare students for careers that address society's most pressing challenges.
Explore your potential at LSUA College of Social Sciences, where education meets societal impact. Schedule a visit or connect with LSUA to learn how you can shape the future.
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Departments
Criminal Justice & Civic Sciences
Criminal Justice, BS
with Concentration in Criminal Psychology
Disaster Preparedness & Response, BS
Political Science, BGS
Psychology
Psychology, BS
with Concentrations:
Clinical Psychology
General Psychology
Industrial / Organizational Psychology
Family & Community Dynamics
Applied Behavior Analysis
Social Science, BGS
Meet the Dean
Beth Whittington, M.A.
Dean, LSUA College of Social Sciences
Beth Whittington has dedicated three decades to advancing criminal justice education and strengthening community partnerships. She was the university’s first full-time professor in the Criminal Justice program, helping grow it from a small two-year offering into a thriving academic department. Named Chair of the department in 2018, she has since expanded faculty collaboration, deepened student engagement, and broadened LSUA’s impact on justice-related fields across Louisiana.
Previously, Whittington served 15 years at the Ouachita Parish Sheriff's Office in Monroe, Louisiana, rising to the rank of Criminal Investigator. Her extensive professional network spans courts, district attorneys, law enforcement, and advocacy organizations, providing valuable pathways for student learning and career opportunities. She also serves on LSUA’s Criminal Justice Advisory Board and is actively engaged in community initiatives such as
For the Sake of the City
, a think tank focused on addressing youth crime prevention in Central Louisiana.
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August 29, 2025
LSUA Announces Two New Academic Deans to Lead Colleges of Business and Social Sciences
Louisiana State University of Alexandria (LSUA) has appointed two new academic leaders to guide its growing colleges...
May 7, 2025
LSUA and Bossier Parish Community College Announce New 2+2 Agreement in Disaster Science and Emergency Management
LSUA and Bossier Parish Community College (BPCC) have signed a comprehensive 2+2 MOU, creating a seamless pathway for BPCC...
February 24, 2025
LSUA Secures Approval for Two New Bachelor’s Degrees in Disaster Preparedness and Cybersecurity Technology
Louisiana State University of Alexandria (LSUA) is proud to announce that the LSU Board of Supervisors has approved two new Bachelor...
May 9, 2024
LSUA Celebrates Academic Excellence at Scholar Day 2024
LSUA held its 6th annual Scholar Day last week with 140 undergraduate research presentations. This year’s event saw an impressive...
October 30, 2023
LSUA Announces Groundbreaking Partnership with LSU Health Sciences Centers to Boost Medical Careers in Central Louisiana
Louisiana State University of Alexandria (LSUA) catalyzes a groundbreaking partnership with LSU Health Shreveport and LSU Health New Orleans, marking a significant advance in medical education within the state.
September 6, 2023
Beth Whittington Honored by the Alexandria Bar Association at the 9th Judicial District Court 2023 Opening Ceremony
At the 2023 Opening of Court ceremony of the 9th Judicial District Court in Rapides Parish, the Alexandria Bar Association honored Beth Whittington, the Acting Dean of the College of Social Sciences at LSUA, with the Debbie Smith Award.
August 29, 2025
LSUA Announces Two New Academic Deans to Lead Colleges of Business and Social Sciences
Louisiana State University of Alexandria (LSUA) has appointed two new academic leaders to guide its growing colleges...
May 7, 2025
LSUA and Bossier Parish Community College Announce New 2+2 Agreement in Disaster Science and Emergency Management
LSUA and Bossier Parish Community College (BPCC) have signed a comprehensive 2+2 MOU, creating a seamless pathway for BPCC...
February 24, 2025
LSUA Secures Approval for Two New Bachelor’s Degrees in Disaster Preparedness and Cybersecurity Technology
Louisiana State University of Alexandria (LSUA) is proud to announce that the LSU Board of Supervisors has approved two new Bachelor...
May 9, 2024
LSUA Celebrates Academic Excellence at Scholar Day 2024
LSUA held its 6th annual Scholar Day last week with 140 undergraduate research presentations. This year’s event saw an impressive...
October 30, 2023
LSUA Announces Groundbreaking Partnership with LSU Health Sciences Centers to Boost Medical Careers in Central Louisiana
Louisiana State University of Alexandria (LSUA) catalyzes a groundbreaking partnership with LSU Health Shreveport and LSU Health New Orleans, marking a significant advance in medical education within the state.
September 6, 2023
Beth Whittington Honored by the Alexandria Bar Association at the 9th Judicial District Court 2023 Opening Ceremony
At the 2023 Opening of Court ceremony of the 9th Judicial District Court in Rapides Parish, the Alexandria Bar Association honored Beth Whittington, the Acting Dean of the College of Social Sciences at LSUA, with the Debbie Smith Award.
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Criminal Justice Association
A student organization for all Criminal Justice majors and minors.
Psychology Club
A student organization interested in discussing the theory and practice of psychology.
LSUA Career Center
The Career Center helps students identify, enhance, and accomplish their career development, internship, job search, and educational goals.
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An open-access, peer-reviewed journal that highlights undergraduate research. By fostering faculty–student collaboration and providing a platform for students to share their discoveries, we connect scholarship with audiences both local and global.
International & Multicultural Student Association (IAM)
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The International Student Association (ISA) of LSUA is a student organization open to undergraduate students interested in global perspectives and cultural exchange. We aim to foster connections through campus outreach, engagement with the broader community, and various activities.
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If you would like to know more about the College of Social Sciences, please give us a call at (318) 427-0130 or drop by and see us in Mulder Hall 303.
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