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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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June 3, 2025
Xavier University of Louisiana Deemed an Opportunity College and University with a new Carnegie Classification

Each student who chooses Xavier has a different path. Beyond the degrees and accolades they get, Xavier students are empowered to create a more just and humane society in any area they choose. Now, Xavier’s efforts to transform students into beacons of excellence are being recognized with Carnegie’s Opportunity College or University (OCU) classification, which lauds Xavier for the access it offers to students and the high earnings they could receive compared to their peers upon graduation.

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June 2, 2025
XULA Hurricane Preparedness Guide

It’s important to make a plan in case a storm comes our way. As a city on the Gulf Coast, New Orleans regularly experiences tropical weather and is at a higher risk for hurricanes. This guide offers the basics.

Community Engagement
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May 21, 2025
Xavier University of Louisiana College of Pharmacy Awarded Certification for its Tutoring Program

Xavier University of Louisiana’s College of Pharmacy (COP) announces that its Academic Enrichment Program (AEP) has been awarded certification as a Level 1 Certified Tutor Training Program by the internationally recognized College Reading and Learning Association (CRLA). This prestigious certification marks a significant milestone for the program and reflects the College’s almost 100-year commitment to providing high-quality academic support services for its students.

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Education and Counseling

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