The Profession

The Department of Rehabilitation Counseling will begin accepting applications after December 15 so that those students who have taken courses in the Fall semester will have a complete official transcript.

Timeline for application

Applications received by April 15 will be given priority. Applications received after April 15 will be considered on a space available basis.

A hard copy application may also be secured by contacting the department directly or the Office of Student Affairs at 504-568-4254 or email sahpsa@lsuhsc.edu.

The following courses must be successfully completed prior to entering the BSRS program. Courses must be completed from an accredited university.

Students may still be in progress with courses and/or have courses scheduled for the summer session when applying in February. These students will be given equal consideration in the application process. If accepted to the program, students will be conditionally admitted with the requirement that students successfully complete the pre-requisite courses prior to entering LSUHSC in the Fall semester.

*Course Requirement*	*Semester Hours*
English Composition I and II	6
English Electives (preferably with a writing emphasis)	6
Mathematics	6
General Biology I and II (laboratory not required)	6
Statistics	3
Speech or Oral Communication	3
Anatomy (laboratory not required)	3
Fine Arts (Art/Music/Dance/Theatre theory)	3
Introductory Sociology	3
Introductory Psychology	3
Developmental Psychology (i.e., Child, Adolescent, Lifespan)	3
Psychology Electives (i.e., Social, Educational, Abnormal, Personality)	9
Social Science Electives	12
Humanities Electives	6
Additional Electives	13
TOTAL	85

* If you encounter a problem enrolling in a pre-requisite course due to restrictions or policies of your home campus, contact the Department for assistance in selecting an alternative course. An applicant may also submit a written request to the RC department with a course description from the university’s catalog to determine acceptance of an alternative course.

If you have any questions about your past coursework meeting requirements, what courses you should take in the future, or you would like a faculty member to review your transcripts for advising purposes, contact the departmental admissions coordinator to set up a personal meeting.

Note: Hours in military science, non-academic physical education activity courses (e.g., sports skills, tennis, aerobic conditioning), or remedial education courses are not acceptable for satisfaction of any of the scholastic pre-requisites.

1. Minimum grade point average of 2.0 on a 4.0 system for all college courses attempted (including those repeated) prior to date of enrollment.

Admissions are conducted once a year. Student applications may be submitted anytime after December 15. All completed applications received by April 15^th will be given equal consideration. Applications received after April 15^th will be considered on a space available basis. All students begin the curriculum in the Fall Semester. Part-time study is available to a limited number of students.

The Department hosts informational sessions for prospective students and college advisors on the first Friday of each month from September through February. Information is provided on the field and scope of practice, curriculum, schedule, employment opportunities, application/admission requirements, etc. These sessions are held in the Allied Health and Nursing Building, 1900 Gravier Street, Room 8A5 and start at 1:30 p.m. Contact the admissions coordinator by phone or via email if you are interested in attending an informational session.

Upon acceptance to the LSUHSC BSRS or MHSRC programs, students will receive a packet of information from the School of Allied Health’s Student Affairs Office. This packet will include information on Financial Aid and Residence Hall options.

To learn more about Financial Aid options, contact 504-568-4820 or visit the Financial Aid website.

The late Dr. David S. Lindberg served as Assistant/Associate Dean for Academic Affairs from 1974 to 1986. In his honor Mrs. Lindberg, family and friends have established a scholarship fund to assist outstanding full-time senior-level undergraduate students in the School of Allied Health Professions. The scholarship is awarded annually based on the highest grade-point average and economic need, and will rotate through the three academic undergraduate programs on a yearly basis.

This award is given to the student with the highest grade point average in the BSRS program. The award is given out at the annual School of Allied Health Professions Honors night. The recipient receives an engraved plaque and a monetary award.

This award is given to the student in the BSRS program who strives for excellence in professionalism and scholastic achievements. The award is given out at the annual School of Allied Health Professions Honors night. The recipient receives an engraved plaque and a monetary award.

Please do not hesitate to contact the department should you have questions or concerns.

BS in Rehabilitation Services: BSRS Prospective Students

Timeline for application