LASAL Scholars Program
(Louisiana Service and Leadership)
LASAL will prepare selected Honors College students for public service, social justice, and leadership roles in Louisiana. Open to all majors, LASAL provides academic courses and practical experience that supplement and enhance any major field of study.
During their first two years at LSU, LASAL Scholars live in the Laville/Acadian Honors House, allowing for community service, common courses in the history and politics of Louisiana, and training in leadership proficiency. Leadership classes will focus on characteristics and skills necessary to be ethical and successful leaders, provide exposure to real and current social problems and issues, and provide students with the opportunity to integrate theory into practice through a skill-based approach to learning. In their final two years, students will complete an internship designed to help them gain experience in solving real-world problems, and research to complete an Honors Thesis Project devoted to solving a specific problem facing the state or local community.
Program:
LASAL students may pursue any major they choose. In addition to the specific
requirements of their major, students follow a value-added curriculum that
emphasizes leadership (including a Leadership Development minor), research, and
practical experience.
| YEAR 1 | |
| Semester 1 (3 HRS) 3 HNRS 2013 The State of Louisiana |
Semester 2 (6 HRS) 3 POLI 2056 Louisiana Politics* 3 HRE 2724 Foundations of Leadership* |
| YEAR 2 | |
| Semester 3 (3 HRS) 3 HIST 3071 Louisiana History* |
Semester 4 (3 HRS) 3 HRE 3724 Leadership Principles* |
| YEAR 3 | |
| Semester 5 (3 HRS) 3 HRE 4724 Advanced Leadership* |
Semester 6 (3 HRS) 3 HNRS 3100 Louisiana Internship* |
| YEAR 4 | |
| Semester 7 (3 HRS) 3 HNRS 3991 Thesis Research |
Semester 8 (3 HRS) 3 HNRS 3992 Thesis Writing |
| *Denotes Leadership Development minor | |
Application Procedure:
Selection is based on leadership and service activities. For eligibility,
students must be admitted to the LSU Honors College. Interested students should submit their application
materials as soon as possible. Finalists will be selected for a personal
interview. To apply for admission, please send a letter of application
to:
LSU Honors College
ATTN: LASAL
205 French House
Baton Rouge, LA 70803
The application letter should include: (1) a personal statement between 400-600 words, expressing your interest in LASAL and why you want to be part of this program; (2) a resume outlining your leadership and service activities; and (3) at least one letter of recommendation specifically addressing community service and demonstrations of leadership.
For more information, please contact Dr. Granger Babcock at 225-578-2479 or fbabco1@lsu.edu.