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Louisiana Christian University is a private Christian liberal arts university in Pineville, Louisiana, affiliated with the Louisiana Baptist Convention. Founded in 1906, LCU offers respected programs in nursing, pre-medical biology, business, education, and Christian ministries.
LCU features the School of Nursing and Allied Health, School of Missions and Ministries, and the C.S. Lewis Honors Program. Academic curricula integrate Christian worldview perspectives with rigorous clinical and professional internships throughout central Louisiana.
Admissions require high school transcripts (minimum 2.0 unweighted GPA for general admission; 2.5+ for merit awards) and personal essays under test-optional guidelines. Nursing candidates must meet clinical prerequisite requirements and achieve passing TEAS scores.
CCNE-accredited nursing program featuring modern patient simulation labs, faith-integrated compassionate care instruction, and clinical rotations at regional medical centers.
Rigorous undergraduate curriculum with exceptional medical and dental school placement rates, offering advanced biochemistry, cell biology, genetics, and pre-health mentoring.
Accelerated online and hybrid MBA curriculum focusing on corporate ethics, forensic accounting, organizational change management, and executive data analytics.
Hands-on hospital internship rotating through intensive care, pediatrics, and surgical oncology, developing patient triage and electronic health record documentation skills.
Interdisciplinary humanities fellowship analyzing Christian intellectual traditions, bioethics, literary criticism, and moral philosophy across European and American culture.
The highest academic honor for incoming freshmen who have demonstrated outstanding intellectual ability, spiritual integrity, and high school leadership.
President and Higher Education Executive
Office of the President
Dr. Mark H. Lovell serves as President of Louisiana Christian University, guiding academic accreditation, campus facility modernization, and faith-integrated vo...
View researcher profile ↗Dean of the School of Nursing and Allied Health
School of Nursing and Allied Health
Dr. Marilyn Cooksey is an experienced nurse educator specializing in clinical simulation pedagogy, community nursing interventions, and NCLEX pass rate excellen...
View researcher profile ↗Professor of Chemistry and Pre-Health Professions Advisor
Department of Chemistry and Mathematics
Dr. David C. Elliott conducts research in organic synthesis, environmental chemical assays, and mentors pre-medical undergraduate scholars preparing for medical...
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