School of Allied Health Professions

Department of Counseling

MHS-COUN APPLICATION

Counseling Flyer for Admission

Online application
https://ahcas.liaisoncas.com/applicant-ux/#/login

Timeline for application

Summer:

The application deadline for class begining in Summer (May) April 5.

Fall:

The application deadline for the class beginning in Fall (August) is June 15.

Spring:

The application deadline for the class beginning in Spring (January)  is November 15.

A hard copy application may also be secured by contacting the department directly or the Office of Student Affairs at 504-568-6299 or email sahpsa@lsuhsc.edu.

MHS-COUN Admission Requirements

Letters of Recommendation

All applicants must seek two letters of recommendation. One must be from an academic source. The academic source must speak to the applicant's (1) relevance of career goals, (2) aptitude for graduate-level study, (3) potential success in forming effective counseling relationships, and (4) respect for cultural differences. If the second letter of recommendation is not from an academic source, the letter must speak to the applicant's (1) relevance of career goals, (2) potential success in forming effective counseling relationships, and (3) respect for cultural differences.

Typed Essay Instructions

All applicants seeking admission to the LSUHSC-NO MHS-CRC Program must submit a typed, personal essay. Applicants must respond to the following:

  1. Relevance of career goals,
  2. Aptitude for graduate-level study,
  3. Potential success in forming effective counseling relationships, and
  4. Respect for cultural differences.

The department is interested in admitting a committed, qualified, and diverse group of students for each class. 

Informational Sessions

Information is provided on the field and scope of practice, curriculum, schedule, employment opportunities, application/admission requirements, etc. These sessions are held in the HDC building, 411 S. Prieur Street, Room 301. Contact the admissions coordinator by phone or via email if you are interested in attending an informational session.  For a complete list of sessions, please click on link below.
Informational Session Registration

Admissions Coordinator Contact Information

Please feel free to contact the department should you have questions or concerns.

Erin Dugan, Ph.D., LPC-S
Interim Department Head

411 S. Prieur Street, Rm 321
PHONE: 504-556-7554
FAX: (504) 556-7540
https://alliedhealth.lsuhsc.edu/crc/