Department of Educational Theory, Policy, and Practice
Counselor Education
Counselor Education Faculty | Admissions
Student Handbook | M.A. | M.Ed. | Ed.S.
Frequently Asked Questions
The LSU Counselor Education program prepares students to function as professional counselors in a variety of human service settings such as schools, college counseling centers, mental health treatment facilities, and private practice. Graduates use their skills to help individuals, couples, and families enhance life adjustment, promote personal growth and wellness, and expand competencies in coping with environmental demands.
Two distinct programs are provided in the Counselor Education area: School Counseling and Community Counseling. Coursework may lead to certification and licensure. Both the School and Community Programs are accredited by CACREP through December 2008.
Program Strengths
- Excellent student-faculty ratio
- Nationally accredited program
- Hands-on clinical training
- Training in individual, group, marriage and family counseling
- Training in career counseling and assessment
- Emphasis on skills for working with clients from diverse cultural backgrounds
- Nationally recognized faculty
Student and Professional Organizations
- American Counseling Association
www.counseling.org- American Mental Health Counselors Association
www.amhca.org- American School Counselor Association
www.schoolcounselor.org- American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy
www.aamft.org- Louisiana Counseling Association
www.lacounseling.org- Chi Sigma Iota
www.csi-net.org- Louisiana LPC Board
www.lpcboard.org- National Board for Certified Counselors
www.nbcc.org
