Master of Science [M.S] [Counselor Education] From University of Louisiana

The Counselor Education program offers a masters degree in counselor education with concentrations in:

• Mental Health Counseling

• School Counseling
• Clinical Mental Health Counseling: Clinical Mental Health Counseling is a field that offers immense personal satisfaction as well as excellent career opportunities. Their clinical mental health program helps the students develop and master skills in order to have a meaningful and positive impact on the clients they serve. With their master's in clinical mental health counseling from UL Lafayette, they will learn to apply contemporary mental health counseling theories and techniques. Their faculty provide varied learning experiences and close supervision to guide you on their journey into clinical practice.
• School Counseling:  They know that the role of a School Counselor is vital to the success of students of all ages. School Counselors have a positive impact on the students they work with and help students gain a stronger understanding of themselves and their potential. The School Counseling program at UL Lafayette gives its students the tools, knowledge, and support they need to maximize their goals and to be successful in the field. Their program advances their knowledge of age-appropriate interventions to assist students in meeting personal, academic, and career goals.
• The School Counseling concentration meets the educational requirements for certification by the Louisiana Department of Education as a counselor, K-12 or ancillary counselor, K-12.By the successful completion of your degree program, students will have gained the following skills and knowledge:
  • Apply the ASCA National Standards for Students to the school counseling discipline.
  • Communicate with sensitivity, understanding, and respect in all professional interactions.
  • Apply the ACA and ASCA Codes of Ethics to professional behavior the practice of school counseling.
  • Deliver culturally sensitive individual counseling, small group counseling, and classroom guidance activities to students in K-12 settings.