Editing Louisiana Tech University (section)

==Academics==

===Student body===

As of the Fall 2018 quarter, Louisiana Tech had an enrollment of 12,463 students pursuing degrees in five academic colleges.<ref name="Enrollment 2018" /> The student body has members from every Louisiana parish, 43 U.S. states, and 64 foreign countries.<ref>{{cite web|title=Fact Book 2011–2015: Enrollment by Parish|url=http://www.latech.edu/ir/fact_book_2015/enrollment_by_parish.php|website=LaTech.edu|publisher=Louisiana Tech University Institutional Research|access-date=September 15, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171006112257/http://www.latech.edu/ir/fact_book_2015/enrollment_by_parish.php|archive-date=October 6, 2017|url-status=dead}}</ref><ref name="About Tech">{{cite web|title=About Tech|url=http://www.latech.edu/about/|website=LaTech.edu|publisher=Louisiana Tech University|access-date=October 5, 2017}}</ref> Louisiana residents account for 85.0% of the student population, while out-of-state students and international students account for 11.1% and 4.0% of the student body, respectively.<ref name="Enrollment by State of Residence">{{cite web|title=Fact Book 2011–2015: Enrollment by State of Residence|url=http://www.latech.edu/ir/fact_book_2015/enrollment_by_state.php|website=LaTech.edu|publisher=Louisiana Tech University Institutional Research|access-date=September 15, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171006161931/http://www.latech.edu/ir/fact_book_2015/enrollment_by_state.php|archive-date=October 6, 2017|url-status=dead}}</ref><ref name="Enrollment by Foreign Country">{{cite web|title=Fact Book 2011–2015: Enrollment by Foreign Country|url=http://www.latech.edu/ir/fact_book_2015/enrollment_by_foreign_country.php|website=LaTech.edu|publisher=Louisiana Tech University Institutional Research|access-date=September 15, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171006112441/http://www.latech.edu/ir/fact_book_2015/enrollment_by_foreign_country.php|archive-date=October 6, 2017|url-status=dead}}</ref> The student body at Louisiana Tech is 69.4% white, 13.3% black, 3.8% international students, and 13.5% other or "unknown" ethnicity.<ref name="Headcount Enrollment">{{cite web|title=Fact Book 2011–2015: Headcount Enrollment|url=http://www.latech.edu/ir/fact_book_2015/headcount_enrollment.php|website=LaTech.edu|publisher=Louisiana Tech University Institutional Research|access-date=September 15, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171006112334/http://www.latech.edu/ir/fact_book_2015/headcount_enrollment.php|archive-date=October 6, 2017|url-status=dead}}</ref> The student body consists of 50.2% women and 49.8% men.<ref name="Headcount Enrollment" />

The Fall 2016 incoming freshmen class at Louisiana Tech consisted of 2,018 students.<ref name="1st Time Freshmen Enrollment">{{cite web|title=Fact Book 2012–2016: 1st Time Freshmen Enrollment|url=http://www.latech.edu/ir/fact_book_2016/first_time_freshmen_enrollment.php|website=LaTech.edu|publisher=Louisiana Tech University Institutional Research|access-date=October 5, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171006112711/http://www.latech.edu/ir/fact_book_2016/first_time_freshmen_enrollment.php|archive-date=October 6, 2017|url-status=dead}}</ref> This incoming freshmen class had an average 24.7 [[ACT (test)|ACT]] score, with 31% scoring between 27–36 and 45% scoring between 22 and 26.<ref name="1st Time Freshmen Enrollment" /> Of the 2015 freshmen class, 83.0% are Louisiana residents, 16.3% are out-of-state students, and 0.7% are international students.<ref name="1st Time Freshmen Enrollment" /> Louisiana Tech's 2015 freshman class includes ten [[National Merit Scholarship Program|National Merit Scholars]] and one National Achievement Scholar.<ref>{{cite web|title=National Merit Scholarship Corporation 2014–15 Annual Report|url=http://www.nationalmerit.org/s/1758/images/gid2/editor_documents/annual_report.pdf|website=NationalMerit.org|publisher=National Merit Scholarship Corporation|access-date=September 15, 2016}}</ref>

As of Fall 2015, the [[Louisiana Tech University College of Engineering and Science|College of Engineering and Science]] had the largest enrollment of any college at Louisiana Tech with 22.9% of the student body.<ref name="Headcount Enrollment" /> The [[Louisiana Tech University College of Education|College of Education]], College of Liberal Arts, the College of Applied and Natural Sciences, and the College of Business had 18.4%, 14.0%, 13.1%, and 9.5%, respectively.<ref name="Headcount Enrollment" /> About 22.2% of the student body were enrolled in Basic and Career Studies.<ref name="Headcount Enrollment" />

===Rankings===
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| USNWR_NU = 304
| Wamo_NU = 411
| THE_WSJ = >600
<!-- Global rankings -->| THES_W = 801–1000
| USNWR_W = 770
}}

In the 2022–2023 ''[[U.S. News & World Report]]'' ranking of [[public universities]], Louisiana Tech is ranked 163rd, and Louisiana Tech is ranked in Tier One of national universities at 317th.<ref name="USNews">{{cite magazine |author=|date=2022|title=Louisiana Tech University|url=https://www.usnews.com/best-colleges/louisiana-tech-university-2008|magazine=US News|location= |publisher=|access-date=}}</ref> ''[[Forbes]]'' 2022 edition of ''America's Top Colleges'' ranked Louisiana Tech as the 204th best public college in the nation, the 230th best research university in the nation, the 437th best college overall, and the 93rd best college in the South.<ref name="Forbes">{{cite news| url=https://www.forbes.com/colleges/louisiana-tech-university/ | work=Forbes | title=Louisiana Tech University}}</ref> According to ''[[Washington Monthly]]''{{'s}} ''2022 National University Rankings'', which consider research, community service, social mobility, and net price of attendance, Louisiana Tech ranked 411th nationally.<ref name="WashingtonMonthly">{{cite magazine|url=https://washingtonmonthly.com/2022-college-guide/national/ |title=2022 National University Rankings |access-date=September 12, 2022|magazine=Washington Monthly}}</ref>  The ''[[Wall Street Journal]]/[[Times Higher Education]] College Rankings 2022'' ranked Louisiana Tech >600 in the United States.<ref name="WSJTHE">{{cite magazine|url=https://www.wsj.com/articles/college-rankings-list-2022-11632246093 |title=Wall Street Journal/Times Higher Education College Rankings 2022 |access-date=September 12, 2022|magazine=Wall Street Journal/Times Higher Education}}</ref> ''[[Times Higher Education World University Rankings]] 2020'' which measure an institution's performance across teaching, research, knowledge transfer, and international outlook ranked Louisiana Tech 801–1000th in the world.<ref name="THEworld">{{cite magazine|url=https://www.timeshighereducation.com/world-university-rankings/2020/world-ranking#!/ |title=World University Rankings 2020 |access-date=September 12, 2019|magazine=Times Higher Education}}</ref> ''[[Times Higher Education World University Rankings]]'' named Louisiana Tech one of twenty universities in the world that are rising stars and could challenge the elites to become globally renowned by the year 2030.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.timeshighereducation.com/news/which-universities-could-challenge-elite-2030|title=Which universities could challenge the elite by 2030?|date=August 11, 2016|website=Times Higher Education}}</ref>

''[[Money (magazine)|Money]]'' magazine named Louisiana Tech the best college in Louisiana in their 2016 ''The Best College in Every State'' publication.<ref>{{cite news |date=July 8, 2016 |title=The Best College in Every State |work=Money.com |url=https://money.com/time_item/louisiana-2/ |url-status=live |access-date=September 13, 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220527162330/https://money.com/time_item/louisiana-2/ |archive-date=May 27, 2022}}</ref> In addition, Louisiana Tech ranked 235th in ''[[Money (magazine)|Money]]'s Best Colleges'', which ranked schools based on value by assessing educational quality, affordability, and alumni success.<ref>{{cite news|title=Money's Best Colleges|url=http://new.money.com/money/best-colleges/rankings/best-colleges/ |work=Money Magazine|access-date=September 13, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160712002133/http://new.money.com/money/best-colleges/rankings/best-colleges/|archive-date=July 12, 2016|url-status=dead}}</ref> ''[[Forbes]]'' 2019 edition of ''America's Best Value Colleges'' ranked Louisiana Tech as the 159th best overall value for all American colleges and universities.<ref name="Forbes" /> In the 2018 ''[[Kiplinger's Personal Finance]] Best College Values'' rankings, Louisiana Tech ranked No. 1 for all Louisiana public colleges, 65th of all public colleges in the nation, and 189th of all public and private colleges in the United States.<ref name="Kiplinger">{{cite news|url=https://www.kiplinger.com/tool/college/T014-S001-find-best-colleges-value-rankings/end_page.php?school=7236|title=Kiplinger's Best College Values|access-date=January 10, 2018|date=December 2017|publisher=Kiplinger}}</ref> In the 2016 ''U.S. News & World Report Best Colleges'' rankings, Louisiana Tech ranked No. 1 among public national universities and 6th among all national universities for graduating students with the least amount of debt.<ref>{{cite magazine|url=http://premium.usnews.com/best-colleges/rankings/national-universities/least-debt?|title=Least Debt, Class of 2014: National Universities |access-date=January 4, 2016|date=2016|magazine=U.S. News & World Report}}</ref> Louisiana Tech ranked 6th in ''[[Business Insider]]'''s 2015 ''Most Underrated Colleges In America'' rankings.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.businessinsider.com/most-underrated-colleges-in-america-2015-10|title=The 50 most underrated colleges in America 2015|date=October 30, 2015|work=Business Insider}}</ref> According to the ''2015–2016 [[PayScale]] College Salary Report'' salary potential for all alumni, Louisiana Tech ranks first among all public and private institutions in Louisiana, 60th nationally among public schools, 84th nationally among research universities, and 184th nationally among all universities and colleges.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.payscale.com/college-salary-report/best-schools-by-state/all-bachelors/louisiana|title=Best Colleges in Louisiana by Salary Potential (All Alumni)|work=PayScale}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.payscale.com/college-salary-report/best-schools-by-type/all-bachelors/public-schools|title=Best Public Schools by Salary Potential (All Alumni) |work=payscale.com}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.payscale.com/college-salary-report/best-schools-by-type/all-bachelors/research-universities|title=Best Research Universities by Salary Potential (All Alumni)|work=payscale.com}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.payscale.com/college-salary-report/all-bachelors|title=Best Universities and Colleges by Salary Potential (All Alumni)|work=payscale.com}}</ref>
[[File:Institute for Micromanufacturing Louisiana Tech.jpg|right|thumb|Institute for Micromanufacturing]]
Several of Louisiana Tech's graduate programs were named to the 2021 ''U.S. News & World Report'' list of Best Graduate Schools including the College of Business, Doctor of Audiology, Biomedical Engineering, College of Education, Master of Arts in Speech–Language Pathology, and College of Engineering.<ref>{{cite news | url=https://business.latech.edu/2020/04/19/college-of-business-earns-2021-u-s-news-world-report-best-graduate-schools-ranking/ | title=College of Business Earns 2021 U.S News & World Report Best Graduate Schools Ranking }}</ref> In the 2020 ''U.S. News & World Report Best Colleges'' rankings, Louisiana Tech's undergraduate engineering program ranked 134th in the nation, and Tech's undergraduate business program ranked 224th. The online Professional MBA was named to the 2020 U.S. News list of Best Online Programs.<ref name="USNews" /> In the 2019 ''U.S. News & World Report Best Grad Schools'' rankings, Louisiana Tech ranked 145th in [[engineering]], 141st in [[speech–language pathology]], and 185th in [[education]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.usnews.com/best-graduate-schools/louisiana-tech-university-159647/overall-rankings |title=Louisiana Tech University: U.S. News Best Grad School Rankings |access-date=April 25, 2018 |work=U.S. News & World Report}}</ref>

===Colleges===
The university confers associate, bachelor's and master's degrees through its five academic colleges. Additionally, Louisiana Tech offers doctoral degrees in audiology, business administration, counseling psychology (accredited by the [[American Psychological Association]]), industrial/organizational psychology, computational analysis and modeling, engineering, and biomedical engineering, with a joint [[MD–PhD]] program with the [[Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center Shreveport]].

====College of Applied and Natural Sciences====
The College of Applied and Natural Sciences is made up of the School of Agricultural Sciences and Forestry, School of Biological Sciences, Department of Health Informatics and Information Management, School of Human Ecology, and Division of Nursing.

====College of Business====
[[File:College of Business Louisiana Tech.jpg|right|thumb|200px|College of Business]]
Louisiana Tech University's College of Business houses the Department of Economics & Finance, Department of Marketing & Analysis, Department of Management & Sustainable Supply Chain Management, School of Accountancy, and Department of Computer Information Systems. The college offers eight undergraduate degree programs in addition to the [[Master of Business Administration]], [[Master of Accountancy]], and [[Doctor of Philosophy]] (Ph.D.) in Business Administration.

The MBA is offered in several delivery modes including Traditional, Professional (online), Hybrid (with a focus on Information Assurance), and Executive. The Executive MBA is housed in Louisiana Tech's Bossier City Academic Success Center and is specifically designed for students who already have management experience. Structured to provide minimal disruption to work schedules, students pursuing the Executive MBA meet for classes every other weekend (Friday evenings and all-day on Saturday). The College of Business also offers several certificate programs.

The college has been accredited by [[AACSB International]] since 1955, when the School of Business Administration was one of 78 schools of business in the United States to become members of the American Association of Collegiate Schools of Business. The MBA program was initially accredited in 1978, and the School of Accountancy was among the initial 20 schools receiving separate Accounting accreditation and the first in Louisiana.

The college houses the Center for Information Assurance, the Center for Entrepreneurship and Information Technology (CEnIT), the Academy of Marketing Science, and the Center for Economic Research, as well as The DATA BASE for Advances in Information Systems journal. It is also designated by the National Security Agency (NSA) and the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) as a Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense Research and Education.

====College of Education====
[[File:Woodard Hall at LA Tech in Ruston, LA IMG 5679.JPG|200px|right|thumb|Woodard Hall, headquarters of the Tech Education Department, opened in the 1960s.]]
{{Main|Louisiana Tech University College of Education}}

The College of Education traces its mission back to the origins of Louisiana Tech in 1894, where the preparation of teachers was one of the early missions of the institution.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.latech.edu/registrar/bulletin/university_catalog_2014-2015_web.pdf#page=82 |title=2014–15 University Catalog, Chapter 12 – College of Education |access-date=October 7, 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141011005639/http://www.latech.edu/registrar/bulletin/university_catalog_2014-2015_web.pdf#page=82 |archive-date=October 11, 2014 |url-status=dead }}</ref> In 1970, the School of Education was elevated to the level of College.

Today, the College of Education consists of three separate departments: The Department of Curriculum, Instruction, and Leadership, The Department of Kinesiology, and The Department of Psychology and Behavioral Sciences. Together, the three academic departments award thirty-five different academic degrees ranging from the baccalaureate to the doctoral levels.

Notable subdivisions of the College of Education include A.E. Phillips Laboratory School, the Science and Technology Education Center, the NASA Educator Resource Center, The IDEA Place, and the Professional Development and Research Institute on Blindness.

====College of Engineering and Science====
[[File:Biomedical Engineering Building Louisiana Tech.jpg|right|thumb|200px|Biomedical Engineering Building]]
{{Main|Louisiana Tech University College of Engineering and Science}}

The College of Engineering and Science (COES) is the engineering school at Louisiana Tech University. The COES offers thirteen undergraduate degrees including seven engineering degrees, two engineering technology degrees, and four science degrees. The college also offers seven Master of Science degrees and four Doctorate degrees.

The college started as the Department of Mechanics in 1894 with a two-year program in Mechanic Arts. Since its founding, the college expanded its degree program to include [[chemical engineering]], [[civil engineering]], [[electrical engineering]], [[industrial engineering]], and [[mechanical engineering]]. The COES began offering one of the first [[biomedical engineering]] curriculum programs in the United States in 1972 and the first [[nanosystems engineering]] BS degree in 2005. Louisiana Tech launched the nation's first [[cyber engineering]] BS degree in 2012.

Bogard Hall is the second home of the College of Engineering and Science. Louisiana Tech constructed the building in 1940 and named it after Frank Bogard, the former Dean of Engineering at Louisiana Tech.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.latech.edu/coes/buildings.shtml |title= Louisiana Tech University - College of Engineering and Science - History: Buildings|website=www.latech.edu |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121012212814/http://www.latech.edu/coes/buildings.shtml |archive-date=October 12, 2012}}</ref> The college also utilizes Nethken Hall, the Biomedical Engineering Building, the Institute for Micromanufacturing, the Engineering Annex building, the Trenchless Technology Center (TTC), and parts of Carson-Taylor Hall for the college's activities. In early 2011, Louisiana Tech announced plans to construct a new Integrated Engineering and Science Building adjacent to Bogard Hall. The {{convert|60000|sqft|m2|adj=on}} building now provides classrooms and meeting rooms for engineering, science, and math students at Louisiana Tech.
In 2019, the Integrated Engineering and Science Building (IESB) was completed, and the College of Engineering and Science Undergraduate Studies moved to the new building. Bogard Hall continues to host the College of Engineering and Science Graduate Studies. In the Winter Quarter of 2019–2020, students were able to begin using the new classrooms and study spaces.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.latech.edu/coes/development/integrated_engineering_and_science_education_building.shtml |title= Louisiana Tech University - Alumni/Friends - Integrated Engineering and Science Education Building|website=www.latech.edu |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121017073142/http://www.latech.edu/coes/development/integrated_engineering_and_science_education_building.shtml |archive-date=October 17, 2012}}</ref> Louisiana Tech University is one of 60 colleges or Universities that can certify students in Lean Six Sigma Certifications.
[[File:F. Jay Taylor Visual Arts Building LaTech.jpg|thumb|The F. Jay Taylor Visual Arts Center is the main building for LaTech's School of Design.]]

====College of Liberal Arts====
The College of Liberal Arts consists of nine academic departments: Architecture, Art, History, Journalism, Literature and Language, Performing Arts, Professional Aviation, Social Science, and Speech.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.latech.edu/liberalarts|title=College of Liberal Arts|work=latech.edu|access-date=June 6, 2011|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110614230139/http://www.latech.edu/liberalarts/|archive-date=June 14, 2011|url-status=dead}}</ref> The college offers 26 degree programs, including 19 bachelors, 6 masters, and the doctorate degree in audiology

The College of Liberal Arts hosts the Louisiana Tech University Honors Program.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.latech.edu/honors|title=Louisiana Tech University – Honors Program – Welcome to the Honors Program|work=latech.edu}}</ref> Tech's [[Air Force Reserve Officer Training Corps]] (ROTC) Detachment 305 is also part of the College of Liberal Arts.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.latech.edu/tech/afrotc/|title=Air Force ROTC Det 305|work=latech.edu}}</ref>

'''Centers'''
*American Foreign Policy Center – Created in 1989, the American Foreign Policy Center at Louisiana Tech University is a joint initiative of the Department of History and Prescott Memorial Library. The center's goals are to encourage research in the field of U.S. foreign policy, and to promote public awareness of world affairs. The center is located on the fourth floor of Prescott Library.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://liberalarts.latech.edu/centers-studios-galleries/american-foreign-policy-center/|title=American Foreign Policy Center|work=latech.edu}}</ref>
*[[Joe D. Waggonner]] Center for Bipartisan Politics and Public Policy – The Waggonner Center fosters and promotes active and responsible civic engagement through an interdisciplinary combination of academic research, innovative curricular initiatives, and community outreach. The center brings together faculty from across Louisiana Tech University who take as their point of departure the intersection of American principles, institutions, and public policy. By working across traditional academic disciplines, the Waggonner Center aims to create an unprecedented academic experience that engages faculty, students, and community stakeholders alike.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.waggonnercenter.com/about.php|title=About the Joe D. Waggonner Center for Bipartisan Politics and Public Policy|work=latech.edu}}</ref>

'''Galleries'''<br />The School of Design at Louisiana Tech University has two gallery spaces available to artists working in all media including: painting, drawing, video, printmaking, installation, sculpture, photography, ceramics, fiber, and digital works. Several calls for entry are open year-round. The mission of the galleries at The School of Design at Louisiana Tech University is to contribute to student and community learning through exposure to the work and philosophy of nationally recognized contemporary artists working in the visual arts. The SOD Galleries accept unsolicited submissions on a rolling basis, which are reviewed quarterly by the Gallery Committee.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://liberalarts.latech.edu/centers-studios-galleries/art-galleries/|title=Art Galleries|work=latech.edu}}</ref>

===Interdisciplinary centers===

'''Center for Entrepreneurship and Information Technology (CEnIT)'''
[[File:University Hall Louisiana Tech.jpg|right|thumb|University Hall, home of the Entrepreneurship and Innovation Center]]
In 2001, Louisiana Tech proposed the creation of the Center for Entrepreneurship and Information Technology (CEnIT), a collaboration between the College of Engineering & Science (COES) and the College of Business (COB). The CEnIT focuses the resources of the two colleges and their related centers in promoting entrepreneurial research, technology transfer, and education. The CEnIT was approved in 2002 by the [[University of Louisiana System]] Board of Supervisors and the Louisiana Board of Regents. {{as of|2011}}, the CEnIT is housed in the {{convert|3,000|sqft|m2|adj=on}} CEnIT Innovation Lab on the main floor of the Student Center next to The Quad.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://research.latech.edu/directory/places/6|title=Research – Directory – Places – CEnIT: Center for Entrepreneurship and Information Technology|work=latech.edu|access-date=May 31, 2011|archive-date=September 25, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180925104315/http://research.latech.edu/directory/places/6|url-status=dead}}</ref> The center will move to the newly renovated University Hall building located next to the College of Business sometime in 2011.<ref>[http://cenit.latech.edu/aboutus.shtml History of CEnIT] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110813082628/http://cenit.latech.edu/aboutus.shtml |date=August 13, 2011 }}</ref>

The Top Dawg Competition was created in 2002 by the Association of Business, Engineering, and Science Entrepreneurs (ABESE), now known as Bulldog Entrepreneurs. The annual competition is hosted by Bulldog Entrepreneurs and in conjunction with the CEnIT, COES, College of Business, and the Technology Business Development Center (TBDC). The competition started as the Top Dawg Business Plan Competition in 2002 and expanded six years later to include the Idea Pitch Competition.<ref>[http://cenit.latech.edu/topdawg.shtml Louisiana Tech Top Dawg Competition] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110813082746/http://cenit.latech.edu/topdawg.shtml |date=August 13, 2011 }}</ref> The total amount of money awarded during each competition to the competing teams has grown since 2002 to $14,500 for the 2011 Competition. In addition to prize money from the COES and College of Business, additional prize money is awarded by Jones Walker, Louisiana Tech's Innovation Enterprise Fund, and the Ruston-Lincoln Parish Chamber of Commerce.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://news.latech.edu/2011/05/04/top-dawg-new-venture-championship-winners-announced|title=Top Dawg – New Venture Championship winners announced|work=latech.edu}}</ref>

===Continuing education and distance learning===

'''Global_Campus'''

Louisiana Tech established the Global_Campus on September 16, 2008. The campus offers a variety of degree programs, certificate programs, and general education courses. Global_Campus focuses on providing more flexibility and choices to Tech's traditional students and complete online education services to non-traditional students, such as military, international, and dual enrollment students.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.latech.edu/technews/viewnews.cgi?category=1&id=1221843625|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100604004330/http://www.latech.edu/technews/viewnews.cgi?category=1&id=1221843625|archive-date=June 4, 2010|title=Louisiana Tech University - Media::News @ Tech|date=June 4, 2010}}</ref>

{{as of|2011}}, Global_Campus offers over 275 distance learning courses while more courses are in development. Louisiana Tech has six master's degree programs, two bachelor's degree programs, and one associate degree program available via distance learning. In addition to the nine degree programs, Global_Campus offers eight professional development programs.<ref>[http://www.latech.edu/globalcampus/programs.shtml Global_Campus Programs] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110904004112/http://www.latech.edu/globalcampus/programs.shtml |date=September 4, 2011 }}</ref>

'''CenturyLink@LaTech'''

In the Fall of 2011, Louisiana Tech and [[CenturyLink]] created a partnership called "CenturyLink@LaTech" to meet the workforce development and training needs of CenturyLink. It is designed for CenturyLink employees with general responsibilities and interests in telecommunications engineering, information technology or information systems.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://news.latech.edu/2011/12/01/centurylink-employees-among-first-group-to-earn-louisiana-tech-graduate-certificates/|title=CenturyLink employees among first group to earn Louisiana Tech graduate certificates|website=news.latech.edu|access-date=March 1, 2016|archive-date=June 19, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180619190041/http://news.latech.edu/2011/12/01/centurylink-employees-among-first-group-to-earn-louisiana-tech-graduate-certificates/|url-status=dead}}</ref>

CenturyLink@LaTech offers a Communications Systems Graduate Certificate.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://centurylink.latech.edu/|title=Certificate @ a Glance - Louisiana Tech University CenturyLink|website=centurylink.latech.edu}}</ref>