Return to Counseling Page The University of Louisiana at Monroe Counseling program, which consists of School Counseling and Community Counseling areas of study, began in the 1960's and is the oldest existing counseling program in the Department of Educational Leadership and Counseling.
Graduates in the School Counseling area of study have found employment as elementary and secondary school counselors. Community Counseling graduates can have careers in such settings as private practice and counselors performing a variety of services with a wide range of problems in mental health agencies.
Course work required for the Counseling program qualifies students academically to meet Professional Counselor licensure requirements in Louisiana and many other states.
COUN 435 - Introduction to Counseling, 3 cr.
COUN 505 - Theories of Counseling, 3 cr.
COUN 510 - Methods of Counseling, 3 cr.
COUN 522 - Human Growth and Development, 3 cr.
COUN 560 - Strategies of Life and Career Development, 3 cr.
COUN 562 - Assessment, 3 cr.
COUN 565 - Practicum, 3 cr.
COUN 581 - Research, 3 cr.
COUN 663 - Legal and Ethical, 3 cr.
COUN 667 - Group Counseling, 3 cr.
Total - 30 hours
COUN 521 - Maladaptive Behavior, 3 cr.
COUN 550 - Consultation, 3 cr.
COUN 564 - Organization and Admistration of Counseling Programs, 3 cr.
COUN 650D - Counseling with Special Populations, 3 cr.
COUN 670 - Internship, 3 cr.
Total 18 hours
The School of Counseling students must have three years of teaching experience in order to be a certified School Counselor in the state of Louisiana. It is advised that students seek information from the licensure and certification agencies in the states in which they are interested in working for specific requirements.
Glenda Holland, Department Head
Educational Leadership and Counseling
Strauss 306
Monroe, LA 71209-0230
(318) 342-1246
FAX (318) 342-3131
edholladnd@alpha.nlu.edu
Counseling Admissions Coordinator
Charles V.
Pryor, Ed.D.
Office - Strauss 260
(318) 342-1281
E-mail edpryor@alpha.nlu.edu