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Regents approve new degree programs and add Classic Learning Test as TOPS concordance option

5608510 · August 20, 2025
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Summary

The Board of Regents approved four new postsecondary programs — including helicopter aviation training and a bachelor’s in public health — and adopted a concordance allowing the Classic Learning Test as an alternative to the ACT/SAT for TOPS eligibility.

The Board of Regents’ academic and student affairs committee approved several academic program actions and a policy to incorporate the Classic Learning Test (CLT) as an alternative standardized test for TOPS eligibility.

Program approvals - Bossier Parish Community College: Associate of Applied Science (AAS) in Technical Studies to create stackable pathways for students who hold technical diplomas (fields named include air‑conditioning and refrigeration, electrical technology, industrial manufacturing, welding and related trade areas). - A community college (presenter referenced a local college and an industry partner): AAS in Helicopter Aviation (FAA‑aligned track). The…

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