McNeese State University

History

In 1939, Louisiana opened the Lake Charles Junior College, a division of Louisiana State University and the forerunner of McNeese State University. The following year, the school changed its name to John McNeese Junior College to honor John McNeese, a renowned Southwest Louisiana educator and the first superintendent of schools in Imperial Calcasieu Parish.

Education

Located in one of the fastest growing areas in the state, the local petrochemical, agricultural and hospitality industries, as well as hospitals and public and private schools throughout SWLA, rely on McNeese to provide well-qualified employees. Our graduates also go on to successfully start their own businesses, from law offices to veterinary practices.

Distance Learning Courses

Education & Training (19)

M.Ed. Curriculum and Instruction- Academically Gifted Education
M.Ed. Curriculum and Instruction- Content Literacy in K-12
M.Ed. Curriculum and Instruction- English Learners
M.Ed. Curriculum and Instruction- Special Education 1-5
M.Ed. Curriculum and Instruction- Special Education 6-12
M.Ed. Curriculum and Instruction- Transformational Teaching and Learning
B.Sc. Elementary Education Grades 1-5
M.A.T Elementary Education Grades 1-5
M.Sc. Instructional Technology
M.A.T Secondary Education Grades 6-12 (Agriculture)
M.A.T Secondary Education Grades 6-12 (Biology)
M.A.T Secondary Education Grades 6-12 (Business)
M.A.T Secondary Education Grades 6-12 (Chemistry)
M.A.T Secondary Education Grades 6-12 (Environmental Science)
M.A.T Secondary Education Grades 6-12 (French)
M.A.T Secondary Education Grades 6-12 (Latin)
M.A.T Secondary Education Grades 6-12 (Mathematics)
M.A.T Secondary Education Grades 6-12 (Social Studies)
M.A.T Secondary Education Grades 6-12 (Spanish)

Humanities (5)

M.Ed. Curriculum and Instruction- English Learners
B.G.S. General Studies
M.A.T Secondary Education Grades 6-12 (French)
M.A.T Secondary Education Grades 6-12 (Latin)
M.A.T Secondary Education Grades 6-12 (Spanish)

Medicine & Health (4)

B.Sc. Health Systems Management
M.Sc. Health and Human Performance- Health and Wellness Promotion
M.Sc. Nursing
B.Sc. Nursing RN-BSN (Online)

Business & Management (3)

M.B.A. Business Administration
B.Sc. Management
M.A.T Secondary Education Grades 6-12 (Business)

Natural Sciences & Mathematics (3)

Social Sciences (3)

Applied Sciences & Professions (2)

B.A. Family Science
M.A.T Secondary Education Grades 6-12 (Social Studies)

Law (2)

M.Sc. Criminal Justice
B.Sc. Criminal Justice

Environmental Studies & Earth Sciences (1)

M.A.T Secondary Education Grades 6-12 (Environmental Science)

Housing services

The residential student experience is a great complement to academic achievement and career preparation. Rise Real Estate Company provides contracted management services to McNeese in directing day to day operations of housing and residence life on the campus.

Medical services

Health Services is located in the Watkins Infirmary on the McNeese campus. We provide acute care medical services to all enrolled McNeese students. Staff include registered nurses, and doctors maintain daily clinic hours on the premises.

Campus life

Living on campus enriches the collegiate experience like nothing else. Residential life offers students quick access to campus resources and support services, a close-knit residential community and the convenience of all-inclusive housing amenities.

Sports facilities

The Recreational Sports Complex offers students, faculty, staff and alumni the opportunity to participate in a variety of programs and sports that contribute to the educational environment, health and wellness of the university.Visit the Olympic size swimming pool, weight room, or cardiovascular theatre to work on your fitness goals on your own time. Or, join one of the many fitness classes held weekly during the fall, spring, and summer semesters. Check out our General Information to make sure you have everything you need for the perfect workout.

Student clubs

African and Caribbean Student Association
Alpha Delta Pi Sorority
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.
Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc.
Alpha Psi Omega
Alpha Psi omega is a national Theatre Honor Society.
American Chemical Society

McNeese State University is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097, P-404.679.4500, www.sacs.org, to award associate, bachelor, master, and specialist degrees.