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Division of Education and Counseling

Education and Counseling

Welcome to the Division of Education and Counseling! Our mission is to promote excellence in education and counseling by fostering a culture of intellectual curiosity, critical thinking, empathy, and creativity. We believe that education and counseling are not just professions, but also lifelong journeys of discovery and transformation. So, let's embark on this journey together and explore the endless possibilities of learning and growth!

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Since 1925, when Xavier University of Louisiana 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.

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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 Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Education Programs (CACREP) 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
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Opus Prize Finalists
August 6, 2025
Xavier University of Louisiana and the Opus Prize Foundation Announce 2025 Opus Prize Finalists

Xavier University of Louisiana and the Opus Prize Foundation are pleased to announce the finalists for the 2025 Opus Prize, an annual faith-based humanitarian award that recognizes social entrepreneurship. The 2025 Prize will be awarded at Xavier University of Louisiana on Thursday, November 13, culminating the 2025 Opus Prize Week at Xavier, November 10-13, 2025.

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40 Under 40
July 30, 2025
Xavier Announces 2025 40 Under Forty Alumni Honorees 

As part of its historic Centennial celebration, Xavier University of Louisiana is proud to announce its 2025 class of 40 Under Forty honorees—a distinguished group of alumni who exemplify the Xavier legacy of excellence, leadership, service, and impact in their communities and professions.

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Gilman Scholars
July 7, 2025
Twelve Times the Triumph: Xavierites Set New Record with U.S. Department of State’s Gilman International Scholarship

At Xavier University of Louisiana, students are empowered to pursue transformative experiences, whether locally or around the world. In an exciting milestone for the university, 12 Xavierites were awarded the prestigious Gilman International Scholarship for the 2024–25 academic year, doubling the number of recipients from the previous year. This record-breaking cohort includes Xavierites, Sean Benton, Arinek Shorter, Darria Leggett, Adia Fienagha, Caleb Delarouche, Ica Camer, Talia Scott, Ja’lyn Jones, Madison Thompson, Kelsey Bruno, Matthew Parker, and Kiya Brown.

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Education and Counseling

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