MHS-COUN APPLICATION
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Online application
https://ahcas.liaisoncas.com/applicant-ux/#/login
Timeline for application
Summer:
The application deadline for class begining in Summer (May) March 5.
Fall:
The application deadline for the class beginning in Fall (August) is June 15.
Spring:
The typical application deadline for the class beginning in Spring (January) is October 15. For the Spring 2025 semester, the application deadline has been extended to 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
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
- Minimum Undergraduate grade point average of 2.5 (in a 4.0 system).
- Two letters of recommendation (one must be from an academic source)
- Typed Essay
- Background in behavioral science and/or social services is preferred, but not a requirement.
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:
- Relevance of career goals,
- Aptitude for graduate-level study,
- Potential success in forming effective counseling relationships, and
- Respect for cultural differences.
The department is interested in admitting a committed, and qualified, 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.
Adrianne Frischhertz, Ph.D.
411 S. Prieur Street
PHONE: 504-556-7546
FAX: (504) 556-7540
https://alliedhealth.lsuhsc.edu/crc/