NEW ORLEANS — The University of New Orleans, as part of its transition to LSU New Orleans, said Wednesday that a series of academic programs would be modified to "better align degree offerings with student demand, workforce needs, number of full-time faculty and long-term institutional growth and sustainability."

The following changes will be made to the school's programs: 

BA Art History - Program will be restructured; degree renamed to BA Studio Art, with Art History offered as a minor
BA Film and Theatre - Theatre track will be discontinued; program renamed BA Film Arts, with Theatre Arts offered as a minor
BA International Studies - Program will be discontinued; International Studies will be offered as a minor
BS Elementary Education & Special Education (Grades 1–5) - Program will be discontinued
BS Mathematics - Program will be taught out while a new BS in Data Science is developed; students will be advised on completion or transition options
MAT Elementary Education & Special Education (Grades 1–5) - Program will be discontinued
MAT Secondary Education & Special Education (Grades 6–12) - Program will be discontinued
MFA Film & Theatre - Select theatre-related tracks and concentrations will be discontinued; the degree will be renamed to better reflect the program's focus
MS in Tax Accounting — Existing teach-out will continue

Other programs are being restructured to preserve areas of study while improving efficiency and alignment, UNO said, citing the Master of Arts in Arts Administration being integrated with the Master of Public Administration.

According to UNO officials, the changes will impact less than two percent of the student population.

“These decisions are guided by one central priority: doing what is best for our students, both today and into the future,” Kathy Johnson, president of the University of New Orleans, said. “In higher education throughout the country, institutions are adapting to changing student interests and evolving workforce demands. This work ensures that LSU New Orleans is positioned to offer programs that are strong, sustainable and aligned with opportunity.”

Officials made it clear that all faculty would be retained amid the transition.