Counselor Education Mission & Objectives

Mission

The LSU Counselor Education program prepares students to meet the mental health needs of diverse clients in Louisiana and nationally through a focus on evidence-based practices, advocacy and social justice, and wellness across the lifespan.

Objectives of Program

To prepare our students with experiential and didactic learning opportunities to acquire the knowledge, skills, and dispositions required of an effective professional counselor, upon completion of our program students will be prepared to:

  • Practice according to the codes of ethics, legal precedents, theoretical foundations, and professional standards of the counseling profession;
  • Provide counseling services and advocacy in a diverse and multicultural society;  
  • Work effectively with individuals, couples, families, and groups across the lifespan to improve their mental health and well-being;  
  • Demonstrate excellent helping, communication, conflict resolution, consultation, and other intrapersonal and interpersonal skills;  
  • Select and use assessment tools, research methods, and evaluations ethically to enhance counseling effectiveness.
  • Demonstrate a professional counselor identity appropriate to their chosen career path.

 

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