The LSU School of Architecture offers two professional, nationally accredited, degrees, the B Arch and M Arch, as well as a graduate research degree in Architecture, MS in Arch. Architecture faculty also participate in interdisciplinary college wide degrees: Doctor of Design in Cultural Preservation and the BA in Art and Design. The College of Art & Design is a vibrant interdisciplinary unit composed of schools of Art, Architecture, Interior Design, and Landscape Architecture. The LSU Coastal Ecosystem Design Studio (CEDS) and the Fabrication Lab add a growing multidisciplinary dimension to our degree programs. LSU is dedicated to the development of a collaborative, globally engaged learning environment that prioritizes innovative, effective, and culturally creative practices and leadership skills.
LSU is located in Baton Rouge, the capital of Louisiana. Along with the cities of New Orleans and Lafayette nearby, South Louisiana is home to great historical traditions and populations, known internationally for its music, food, native architecture and dynamic natural environment. As an institution, LSU is the Flagship University of the State and leads the nation in knowledge and research of coastal environments.