Students who wish to qualify for the Louisiana Real Estate Salesman's Licensing Examination must complete a minimum of 90 contact hours of coursework (equivalent to six credits or two real estate courses)in the following: UREL 232 Principles and Practices of Real Estate (3 credits) A Real Estate elective (3 credits)   Preparation for the Louisiana Real Estate Broker's License Students who are interested in qualifying for the Louisiana Real Estate Broker's License Examination must complete a minimum of 150 contact hours (equivalent to 12 credit hours) in the following: UREL 232 Principles and Practices of Real Estate (3 credits) Four Real Estate electives (12 credits) Other business courses may substitute for the broker's requirements. For the most current information concerning real estate licensing, students should consult the Real Estate Commission in Baton Rouge at 1-(800)821-4529 or (225)925-4788, www.LREC.state.la.us.   Note: These courses are subject to the nine-course (27 credit) limit on business, management and related courses.