Counseling (M.S.)
The Counseling master's program, located in the College of Education & Human Development, is designed to prepare graduate students to assume roles as school counselors, and Licensed Professional Counselors (LPC).
The student who successfully completes the Master of Science in counseling will have satisfied the education requirements for several state and national certifications and licenses. All concentrations include hands-on clinical experiences through a practicum and internship.
Our counseling master's programs are designed so you meet the educational requirements to become licensed or certified as a mental health counselor or school counselor in Louisiana. For more information regarding credentialing requirements, please visit the licensure programs page.
Visit the Department of Counseling website for more information.
Counseling at UL Lafayette
Clinic for Counseling and Personal Development (CCPD)
Gain practicum and internship experience through the Department’s in-house counseling clinic, including case conceptualization, procedural training such as documentation, treatment plans, assessment tools, and topics relevant to the counseling profession.
More About the CenterOrganizations and Associations
Take part in conversations happening within the discipline while opening your network through Chi Sigma Iota, the American Counseling Association, the Louisiana Counseling Association, or the Louisiana School Counselors Association.
More About OrganizationsRelevant Curriculum
Our experiential, contextual, and systemic curriculum provides training in theory, research, practice, and leadership. Our faculty promote scholarly inquiry, ethical practice, respect for diversity, and a strong professional identity as you prepare for your career.
CACREP Accredited
Our accreditation by the Council for the Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP) represents adherence to high standards in the preparation of counseling practitioners.
