13 PhD programmes offered by the university

The Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Anthropology is the highest degree offered at Louisiana State University. 

Geology and Geophysics from Louisiana State University is a research-driven degree. The candidate is expected to propose and defend original research that contributes to the understanding of geosciences. 

Renewable Natural Resources from Louisiana State University offers a graduate education to students who wish to discover the natural world and ways to improve the management of renewable resources, protect biodiversity, and promote conservation of diverse ecosystems.

Political Science from Louisiana State University is small, but this permits close interaction between students and faculty. 

The Curriculum and Instruction - Reading or Literacy Education program at Louisiana State University is structured to support interdisciplinary studies and individualization for researchers and practitioners. 

At French Literature from Louisiana State University you will gain an advantage byacquiring additional skills and knowledge that come with learning another language. 

Sociology from Louisiana State University offers students a broad general knowledge of sociological theory and research methods.

The Economics program from Louisiana State University is designed to develop economists capable of adding to the knowledge of economics, performing independent research, and teaching at the collegiate level. 

The Communication Sciences and Disorders program at Louisiana State University is built on an apprenticeship model. 

Psychology from Louisiana State University follows the mentor model. For this reason, it is recommended that prospective students review our Faculty web pages along with this document. Each faculty member has additional information regarding his/her interests and publications listed there.

The main goal of the Communication Studies program at Louisiana State University is to prepare graduate students for success in their chosen profession, academic or otherwise, in an environment that is innovative, stimulating, friendly, and humane. 

The Doctor of Philosophy in Kinesiology - Social and Behavioral Sciences at Louisiana State University enhances student preparation for careers in higher education and a variety of health professions involving research competencies and program development.

The Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Geography is the highest degree offered at Louisiana State University.