School Counselor Certification K-12
In order for applicants to become certified in Louisiana as a School Counselor they must have a Master’s Degree from a regionally accredited college or university. They must complete a supervised practicum or internship in a school setting. Applicants need to have 24 semester hours of graduate credit to include three semester hours in each of the following area(s):
| Requirement | Loyola Course |
|---|---|
| Principles & Administration of School Counseling Programs | CNSL 851 School Counseling |
| Career & Lifestyle Development | CNSL 841 Vocational Counseling |
| Individual Appraisal | CNSL 776 Meas. & Assessment |
| Counseling Theory & Practice | CNSL 830 Counseling Theories |
| Group Processes | CNSL 840 Group Counseling |
| Human Growth & Development | CNSL 725 Developmental Psychology |
| Social & Cultural Foundations of Counseling | CNSL 842 Multicultural Counseling |
| Supervised Practicum in a School Setting | CNSL 865 Practicum (in a school) |
Applying to become a Certified School Counselor
If a graduate meets all the requirements to become a Certified School Counselor, they need to
complete the Ancillary Certification Application Packet and submit it to the Louisiana
Department of Education.