| 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. Our program prepares students to meet the mental health needs of clients in the state of Louisiana and nationally. Our goal is to prepare students to master the knowledge and skill areas specified by current preparation standards and best practices in the counseling profession. Graduates use their knowledge and skills to help individuals, couples, and families from diverse populations to enhance life adjustment, foster personal growth and wellness, promote social justice and advocacy, and expand competencies in coping with environmental demands across the lifespan. |  |
Programs Available
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 March 31, 2017.
Students interested in Counselor Education may select from the following degree programs:
- Guidance – M.Ed. is for School Counseling (click here for program of study)
- Education – MA (ELRC) is for Community Counseling (click here for program of study)
- Education – Ed.S. Cert (ELRC) is for a Specialist Certificate (click here for program of study)
Click here to download the Counselor Education Handbook
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
- Strong grounding in counseling best practices
- Nationally recognized faculty
Admission
Students are admitted into Counselor Education programs for the fall semester only. The application deadline for fall admission is March 15th. Click here for more details.
Frequently Asked Questions
Click here for answers to our most frequently asked questions.
Counselor Education Faculty
| Dr. Gary Gintner Program Coordinator Associate Professor 122C Peabody Hall 225-578-2199 gintner@lsu.edu | Dr. Laura Hensley Choate Associate Professor 112D Peabody Hall 225-578-1248 lchoate@lsu.edu | Dr. Jennifer Curry Assistant Professor 122B Peabody Hall 225-578-2202 jcurry@lsu.edu |
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
http://www.nbcc.org/certifications/ncsc/Default.aspx
Contact Us
LSU School of Education
Counselor Education Office
122 Peabody Hall
Baton Rouge, LA 70803
Phone: 225- 578-2197