University of New Orleans - Counselor Education Program

University of New Orleans - Counselor Education Program University of New Orleans
Master's and Ph.D. in Counselor Education CACREP Accredited Programs. The program leading to the M.Ed. The program leading to the Ph.D.

The Counselor Education Program offers both master’s and doctoral degrees in counseling. Both programs are accredited by The Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP) and graduates meet the academic qualifications for becoming a National Board Certified Counselor (NCC) and a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Louisiana. degree consists of a minimum of

60 semester hours. Programs of study include core courses essential to all counselors; students also select an emphasis area in school or clinical mental health counseling. Field experiences include a 100-clock-hour practicum and a 600-clock-hour (minimum) internship. Students may complete the degree program on a part-time basis. Courses are offered in the late afternoons and evenings. Graduates of the program usually are employed as professional counselors in diverse settings such as community mental health agencies, schools, substance abuse treatment programs, residential treatment programs, colleges, social services agencies, and pastoral settings. degree consists of a minimum of 114 semester hours, which includes all coursework completed as a part of a master’s degree program. The core curriculum in the Ph.D. program includes 48 hours of required master’s-level counseling courses, 39 hours of doctoral-level courses, 15 hours of research tools, and 12 hours in the emphasis area. All students write a qualitative, quantitative, or mixed-method research designed dissertation. Graduates of the program usually are employed in careers that require a doctoral degree, such as careers as university professors of counseling, administrators, or researchers.

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1.0 NBCC approved hour in Ethics!Wednesday, June 17 from 12-1pmHave you thought about starting garden-based counseling i...
05/24/2026

1.0 NBCC approved hour in Ethics!
Wednesday, June 17 from 12-1pm

Have you thought about starting garden-based counseling interventions? Are you looking into Walk and Talk Therapy? Do you have other ideas for incorporating nature?

This session will explore the ethical, legal, and practical considerations for counselors who are thinking about or taking early steps to incorporate nature into their work. Topics that will be covered range from attending to confidentiality, to navigating competence, to addressing risk management issues, and more.

REGISTER HERE:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/webinar-ethical-considerations-for-integrating-nature-into-counseling-tickets-1990178439286?aff=oddtdtcreator

The University of New Orleans Counselor Education Program has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider (ACEP No. 4221). This program will award 1.0 hours to attendees in the area of Ethics. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. UNO is solely responsible for all aspects of this program.

Webinar Opportunity:  Ethical and Practical Considerations for Integrating Nature into CounselingWednesday, June 17 from...
05/23/2026

Webinar Opportunity: Ethical and Practical Considerations for Integrating Nature into Counseling

Wednesday, June 17 from 12-1pm
1.0 NBCC Approved CE hour for Ethics

Dr. Chris Belser will highlight the key ethical and practical areas that counselors should consider when integrating nature into counseling. These range from competence to confidentiality to cross-cultural considerations to risk management. The presenter will relate these ethical areas to various nature-based treatment modalities and provide strategies to mitigate future issues.

REGISTER HERE:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/webinar-ethical-considerations-for-integrating-nature-into-counseling-tickets-1990178439286?aff=oddtdtcreator

Less than 24 hours until our webinar on integrating nature into counseling. 1.5 NBCC-approved CEs for counselors!  See b...
05/21/2026

Less than 24 hours until our webinar on integrating nature into counseling.
1.5 NBCC-approved CEs for counselors! See below for registration info.

Join us for an upcoming webinar hosted by Dr. Belser focused on Bringing Nature into Counseling.

Friday, May 22nd (12pm-1:30pm)
1.5 NBCC approved CEs for counselors

$25 for professionals
$12 for grad students
Free for current UNO grad students

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/webinar-bringing-nature-into-counseling-tickets-1988787933245?aff=oddtdtcreator

To all of our doctoral alumni: We are sharing this announcement on behalf of one of our graduates. Dr. Deborah Allsbrook...
05/14/2026

To all of our doctoral alumni: We are sharing this announcement on behalf of one of our graduates. Dr. Deborah Allsbrook who is a Clinical Assistant Professor at LSU-Health Sciences

The Department of Counseling at LSU Health New Orleans is currently seeking qualified individuals to join our growing faculty team. Over the past several years, our program has experienced significant growth in student enrollment, program development, and community engagement, and we are excited to continue expanding our department to support this momentum.
We are currently hiring for two faculty positions (see links below) and would greatly appreciate your help sharing these opportunities with colleagues and recent graduates who may be a strong fit for our collaborative team.
These are full time, on campus faculty positions located in New Orleans. Candidates should understand that these roles require an in-person campus presence. Faculty are expected to maintain a consistent Monday through Friday, daytime presence on campus to support students, collaborate with colleagues, participate in departmental initiatives, and contribute to the culture and growth of the program.
Our counseling program utilizes a hybrid instructional model, with some students attending classes in person while others participate remotely via Zoom. Faculty may teach a combination of daytime and evening courses depending on departmental needs and individual areas of expertise.
Our department values collaboration, professionalism, innovation, mentorship, and interdisciplinary engagement. We are seeking individuals who are goal-oriented, team-focused, and interested in contributing to the continued growth of both the Department of Counseling and the School of Allied Health Professions.
In addition to our CACREP-accredited Clinical Mental Health Counseling program, we have recently expanded our offerings to include certificate programs in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, Play Therapy, Marriage and Family Counseling, Rehabilitation Counseling, and School Counseling. As such, clinical and/or educational experience in these specialty areas is preferred.
These positions offer meaningful opportunities for professional growth, leadership, interdisciplinary collaboration, and scholarly activity across LSU Health New Orleans and the broader healthcare community. Faculty also have opportunities to engage in clinical practice with clients across the lifespan through our Child & Family Counseling Clinic and participate in program development, service initiatives, and interdisciplinary research collaborations.
Position postings:
• Assistant Professor-Clinical
https://careers.lsuhsc.edu/jobs/assistant-professor-clinical-new-orleans-louisiana-united-states-51bc7e17-efb0-4571-b3d0-9a2dbe00b00a
• Assistant/Associate Professor-Clinical
https://careers.lsuhsc.edu/jobs/assistant-professor-associate-professor-clinical-new-orleans-louisiana-united-states-139d5131-c6cc-444c-b176-8da77b58110d
Thank you for helping us spread the word as we continue building a strong and collaborative counseling faculty team at LSU Health New Orleans!

Deborah Allsbrook, PhD, LPC-S, NCC
Assistant Professor - Clinical
Practicum and Internship Coordinator
Chair of Student Progress and Remediation
LSU Health Sciences Center New Orleans
School of Allied Health Professions
Department of Counseling
HDC Rm 319 / 504.556.7546
President-Elect, LA Military & Gov't Counseling Association

Title: ASSISTANT PROFESSOR/ ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR - CLINICAL Employee Type: Faculty Department: Counseling Campus Location: SCHOOL OF ALLIED HEALTH PROFES Job Summary/Basic Functions The Department of Counseling at LSU Health-New Orleans invites applications for an Assistant or Associate Professor-Cli...

Coming soon! A new text published by the National Career Development Association connecting the dots between mental heal...
05/13/2026

Coming soon! A new text published by the National Career Development Association connecting the dots between mental health diagnoses and career development concerns, edited by Drs. Curry and Manton of LSU.

The UNO Counselor Education Program is WELL represented in the text with multiple faculty, current doctoral students, and doctoral alumni authoring or co-authoring chapters.

https://associationdatabase.com/aws/NCDA/pt/sd/product/36916/_BLANK/layout_products/false?tcs-token=c5d672670ffda7c9af250c94151f65ab7cc8f66578ef1b7f03a4fc33f7a58f82

Table of Contents: https://associationdatabase.com/aws/NCDA/asset_manager/get_file/949945?ver=0

Don't forget about our upcoming "Bringing Nature into Counseling" webinar!  Less than 2 weeks away!Registration details ...
05/12/2026

Don't forget about our upcoming "Bringing Nature into Counseling" webinar! Less than 2 weeks away!
Registration details below... 🌳 🌞 🌏

Join us for an upcoming webinar hosted by Dr. Belser focused on Bringing Nature into Counseling.

Friday, May 22nd (12pm-1:30pm)
1.5 NBCC approved CEs for counselors

$25 for professionals
$12 for grad students
Free for current UNO grad students

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/webinar-bringing-nature-into-counseling-tickets-1988787933245?aff=oddtdtcreator

2026 Counselor Education Graduation Celebration
05/09/2026

2026 Counselor Education Graduation Celebration

Last night, at our departmental graduation, we honored alumni and graduates. Our outstanding alumni represent pillars of...
05/09/2026

Last night, at our departmental graduation, we honored alumni and graduates. Our outstanding alumni represent pillars of the community, and our graduate awardees represent a bright future for the field.

Outstanding Doctoral Alumni:
Dr. Cirecie West Olatunji

Outstanding Masters Alumni:
Cathy Green-Miner

Outstanding Doctoral Student:
Dr. Kelli McFarland

Outstanding Doctoral Dissertation:
Dr. Rachel Rachlinski

Outstanding Masters Student:
Jaclyn Taylor Cole

Outstanding Masters Intern:
Faith Southerland

School of Education, University of New Orleans
UNO College of Liberal Arts, Education and Human Development
University of New Orleans Graduate School University of New Orleans
UNO Alumni Association

This semester, we welcome two new doctors into the academy.Dr. Kelli McFarland —Chair: Dr. Michelle Wade—Dissertation:  ...
05/08/2026

This semester, we welcome two new doctors into the academy.

Dr. Kelli McFarland
—Chair: Dr. Michelle Wade
—Dissertation: Faithful foundations: Understanding the influence of religion on commitment in Black couples.

Dr. Rachel Rachlinski
—Chair: Dr. Chris Belser
—Dissertation: From innovation to interaction: Processes shaping animal assisted therapy implementation in outpatient settings in the United States

Congratulations on this incredible accomplishment!

School of Education, University of New Orleans
UNO College of Liberal Arts, Education and Human Development
University of New Orleans
University of New Orleans Graduate School
UNO Alumni Association

Our program is beyond proud to honor this semester’s graduating class, with 12 Masters grads and 2 Doctoral grads.  This...
05/08/2026

Our program is beyond proud to honor this semester’s graduating class, with 12 Masters grads and 2 Doctoral grads.

This graduation marks several key milestones for the program:
—We’ve crossed the threshold of 1000 degrees awarded across the MEd and PhD programs

—Our chapter of Chi Sigma Iota celebrates its 40th anniversary

We celebrate a long history of faculty and alumni who have laid the foundation, current students who carry the torch, and future students who will keep the legacy going.

School of Education, University of New Orleans
UNO College of Liberal Arts, Education and Human Development
Chi Sigma Iota
University of New Orleans Graduate School
UNO Alumni Association
University of New Orleans

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