Division of Education and Counseling

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Since 1925, when �ؾ�� was founded, it has accepted the sacred privilege and social responsibility of preparing well-qualified teachers for public and private elementary and secondary schools. The University continues to train future teachers who possess a deep sense of social and civic responsibility, who are liberally educated and who possess the philosophical principles, and the professional character essential to their vocation and career. The goal of the Division of Education and Counseling is the development of reflective professionals who are collaborative change agents toward a more just and humane society.

Application for Candidacy

Counseling Student Handbook 2022

Multiple assessments are used in the Division to monitor candidate performance and improve operations and programs. The unit systematically collects and analyzes data at specific checkpoints through the Trac-DAT Assessment System.

The Division of Education and Counseling received reaccreditation by the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE) in April 2011. This signifies that the graduates have been prepared according to accepted national standards of excellence and that the programs meet high standards in areas including program design, delivery, and quality of faculty. Xavier was the first private college in Louisiana to receive this prestigious rating. NCATE is now known as the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP). Additionally, the Counseling program was accredited by the in 2015. The program was reviewed against high professional standards that assure the quality of its accountability system, its faculty, and its graduates.

Student Teacher Faculty Handbook 2021 Spring

Student Teacher Handbook Fall 2020

News in the School

December 4, 2024

�ؾ�� Launches Newly Accredited Master of Science in Genetic Counseling Program

For nearly 100 years, �ؾ�� has stood at the forefront of transforming the landscape of healthcare in the United States. That transformation continues with the launching of its Master of Science in Genetic Counseling program, the first of its kind in Louisiana.

Arts & Sciences, Graduate School

November 22, 2024

Tiana’s Xavier Adventure: Three Xavierites Helped to Create the Magical Experience

The perfect recipe for a fairy tale includes lots of pixie dust, creativity, and an impeccable imagination for making the impossible real and true stories magical. For the Disney Parks attraction Tiana’s Bayou Adventure, a Gold Rush of pixie dust encompasses the creation of the highly lauded experience, and three Xavierites—Stella Chase Reese, Myla Poree (’03), and Varion Laurent (’01)—helped to wave the magic wand.

Alumni News

November 22, 2024

The FBR Foundation Donates $125,000 To Create PreMed Scholarship Fund at �ؾ��

The FBR Foundation has established The Fred Renwick Endowed Scholarship for PreMed Students at �ؾ�� through a $125,000 endowment as part of the legacy of Fred Blackwell Renwick, Ph.D.

Arts & Sciences, Partner Programs

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