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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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August 22, 2025
Xavier Ranked a Top Institution for Students Most Engaged in Community Service

Xavier University of Louisiana was singled out as one of the nation's best institutions for undergraduate education by The Princeton Review in the 2026 edition of its "The Best 391 Colleges" publication. The publication recognizes Xavier as a top institution nationally for students who are most engaged in community service.

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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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Education and Counseling

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