Overview
The Counseling program at Louisiana State University in Shreveport promotes scholarship, professionalism and excellence in counseling, and recognizes high attainment in the pursuit of academic and clinical excellence.
Learning outcomes
Professional counselors practice in a variety of settings including hospitals, substance abuse treatment centers, schools, colleges, universities, rehabilitation facilities, community counseling agencies, court systems, and other settings in which counseling or other mental health services are offered. Graduates are prepared throughout their program of study in regard to professional identity, social and cultural diversity, human growth and development, career development, helping relationships, group work, assessment, and research. It is recognized that advances in knowledge, skills, and technology within the profession require life-long continuing education for counselors.
Accreditation
Accreditation of universities and university programs is voluntary. Universities and programs within universities choose to seek accreditation to ensure that their programs meet the highest academic and professional standards.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Introduction to Counseling
- Intermediate Statistics
- Theory and Practice of Counseling
- Ethics and Law in Counseling
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 12 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting
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Language
Credits
Delivered
Disciplines
Psychology School Counselling Clinical Psychology View 1039 other Masters in School Counselling in United StatesAcademic requirements
English requirements
Other requirements
General requirements
- be in satisfactory standing at the last institution attended
- meet all admissions requirements for their desired degree program
- Pay the $20 application fee ($30 for international students).
- Submit official transcripts from each college or university attended.
Tuition Fee
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International
13230 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 6615 USD per semester during 12 months. -
National
13230 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 6615 USD per semester during 12 months. -
In-State
4900 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 2450 USD per semester during 12 months.
Living costs for Shreveport
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
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