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Master's and Ph.D. in Counselor Education CACREP Accredited Programs. The program leading to the M.Ed. The program leading to the Ph.D.

The Counselor Education Program offers both master’s and doctoral degrees in counseling. Both programs are accredited by The Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP) and graduates meet the academic qualifications for becoming a National Board Certified Counselor (NCC) and a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Louisiana. degree consists of a minimum of 60 semester hours. Programs of study include core courses essential to all counselors; students also select an emphasis area in school or clinical mental health counseling. Field experiences include a 100-clock-hour practicum and a 600-clock-hour (minimum) internship. Students may complete the degree program on a part-time basis. Courses are offered in the late afternoons and evenings. Graduates of the program usually are employed as professional counselors in diverse settings such as community mental health agencies, schools, substance abuse treatment programs, residential treatment programs, colleges, social services agencies, and pastoral settings. degree consists of a minimum of 114 semester hours, which includes all coursework completed as a part of a master’s degree program. The core curriculum in the Ph.D. program includes 48 hours of required master’s-level counseling courses, 39 hours of doctoral-level courses, 15 hours of research tools, and 12 hours in the emphasis area. All students write a qualitative, quantitative, or mixed-method research designed dissertation. Graduates of the program usually are employed in careers that require a doctoral degree, such as careers as university professors of counseling, administrators, or researchers.

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We’re proud to share these award recipients from the recent Louisiana Counseling Association Conference. Each award is a...
10/14/2026

We’re proud to share these award recipients from the recent Louisiana Counseling Association Conference. Each award is a great reflection of their hard work and commitment to the counseling profession.

🏆 Dr. Anabel Mifsud: LCA Research Award

🏆 Kayleigh Underwood: LACES Prospective Counselor Educator Award

🏆 Kristin Wills: LACES Graduate Student Research Award

University of New Orleans
UNO Alumni Association
LSU New Orleans Graduate School
UNO Office of Research
LSU New Orleans College of Liberal Arts and Education
School of Education, LSU-New Orleans

Alumni, current students, and faculty were well represented at the Louisiana Counseling Association Annual Conference in...
10/13/2026

Alumni, current students, and faculty were well represented at the Louisiana Counseling Association Annual Conference in Baton Rouge, including attendees, presenters, leaders, and volunteers.

10/08/2026

The Annual ACAC Research Grant application is now open! Find more details and apply at acachild.org!

10/02/2026

Add your unique voice and perspective! ACA is currently seeking contributors for a limited number of remaining entries in the forthcoming second edition of the ACA Encyclopedia of Counseling, to be published in 2027 as part of ACA’s 75th anniversary.

Interested contributors should email a brief letter of interest to [email protected] by October 16, identifying the specific topic or topics they are requesting to write.

More info: https://bit.ly/47vP1q6

10/02/2026

A call for papers is currently open for two upcoming special issues of the Journal of Multicultural Counseling and Development (JMCD), the official journal of the Association for Multicultural Counseling and Development (AMCD), a division of the American Counseling Association!

The Journal of Multicultural Counseling and Development publishes articles focused on innovative research, theory and program applications pertinent to multicultural and ethnic minority interests across all areas of counseling and human development.

Learn more: https://bit.ly/4ysii12

10/02/2026

With fewer clients coming through traditional online directories, branding can help counselors connect with clients who otherwise wouldn’t know about them.

https://bit.ly/4xW3eaE

09/01/2026

PLPC opportunity: The Clinical Director for the PsychPlus New Orleans clinic, .Christine St. Hubert asked us to post this announcement

They currently hiring part-time Associate Therapists at our New Orleans location. interested in clinicians who hold their PLPC or LMSW license and are seeking a flexible part-time position to continue building their clinical experience and hours.

Interested candidates can send their resumes to [email protected].

09/01/2026

Doctoral Alumni - we were asking to share this information: UT-Knoxville is looking for 2 Assistant Professors

"Greetings, Our CACREP-accredited program in Counselor Education at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville is hiring for two Assistant Professor positions! I am reaching out as the Search Committee Chair to ask if you would be willing to share with your current students and recent graduates who are looking for positions, particularly those with School Counseling backgrounds. Details about the search and the positions are available below. Thank you in advance for your consideration! The Department of Counseling, Human Development, and Family Science (CHDFS) at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, invites applicants for a 9-month, tenure-track Assistant Professor position in Counselor Education with a start date of August 1, 2027. One position is focused on School Counseling, and the other is focused on specialization in a community-based setting (i.e., clinical mental health counseling, marriage and family counseling, clinical rehabilitation counseling, college counseling, etc.). You can learn more about the positions, requirements, and application materials using the links below. If you have questions, please contact the Search Committee Chair, Dr. Jordan Westcott, at [email protected]. Learn more about our School Counseling position: https://apply.interfolio.com/190356 (initial review of application to begin 9/25/26) Learn more about our Clinical/Community-Focused Counseling position: https://apply.interfolio.com/190476 (initial review of application to begin 10/2/26) Warmly, Jordan B. Westcott, Ph.D., NCC (she/her) | Assistant Professor of Counselor Education [email protected] Department of Counseling, Human Development, and Family Science The University of Tennessee, Knoxville"

We know her!  Happy first week, Dr. Rachlinski!
08/22/2026

We know her!
Happy first week, Dr. Rachlinski!

As we start our Fall 2026 semester, we would like to first welcome our newest faculty member, Dr. Rachel Rachlinski.

Dr. Rachlinski is an Assistant Professor in the Graduate Counseling Program, where she brings a deep passion for animals and the human-animal bond to her work in counselor education. She holds a PhD in Counselor Education and Supervision from the University of New Orleans and a Post-Master's Certificate in Human-Animal Interaction from the University of Denver, and her research and clinical practice center on the ethical and therapeutic use of animals in mental health counseling. Outside the classroom, she can often be found spending time with her dogs and tending her garden, a hobby that mirrors her belief in the quiet, restorative power of nurturing living things.

Please help us welcome Dr. Rachel Rachlinski! We are so excited that you are joining our faculty here at Southeastern Louisiana University.

Interested in learning more about connections between gardening, mental health, and wellness?  Dr. Chris Belser, who hap...
07/07/2026

Interested in learning more about connections between gardening, mental health, and wellness? Dr. Chris Belser, who happens to be a Louisiana Master Gardener, will be speaking at two upcoming free events open to the public.

Wednesday, July 8th from 5:30-6:30pm at the Latter Memorial Library https://neworleans.libnet.info/event/16542821

Tuesday, July 14th from 1:00-2:00pm at the Lakeshore Library https://calendar.jplibrary.net/event/master-gardeners-presents-gardening-wellness-and-you-28309

Description:
Discover many wellness benefits (physical, mental, emotional, social, etc.) of gardening and, more generally, being in nature. You will learn garden setup and design tips that will help you promote your own wellness. In addition, you will learn five concrete wellness practices you can do in your garden.

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2000 Lakeshore Drive
New Orleans, LA
70148

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 5pm
Tuesday 10am - 5pm
Wednesday 10am - 5pm
Thursday 10am - 5pm

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+15042807434

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