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Behavioral Health Schools in Louisiana

22

Schools listed

11

Cities

52

Accredited programs

6

With an online option

Baton Rouge

3 schools

Louisiana State University

CounselingPsychology
  • Baton Rouge, LA
Clinical Mental Health Counseling
M.Ed.CACREP: AccreditedCACREP graduates from Jan 2016Current accreditation cycle ends Apr 2034
School Counseling
M.Ed.CACREP: AccreditedCACREP graduates from Apr 2000Current accreditation cycle ends Apr 2034
Clinical Ph.D.
DoctoralAPA: AccreditedAPA-accredited since February 24, 1956Next APA site visit 2028236 Audubon Hall
School Ph.D.
DoctoralAPA: AccreditedAPA-accredited since March 03, 2000236 Audubon Hall, Department of Psychology
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Louisiana State University and A&M College

Social WorkOnline option
  • Baton Rouge, LA
BSW
Bachelor of Social Work, BSWCSWE: AccreditedCSWE-accredited since 2017Next CSWE review June 2032Full-Time, Former Name(s), Louisiana State UniversityProgram page
MSW
CSWE: AccreditedCSWE-accredited since 1940Next CSWE review October 2028Full-Time, Part-Time, Advanced Standing, Multiple cohorts per year, Online AvailableProgram page
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Southern University and A & M College

CounselingSocial Work
  • Baton Rouge, LA
Clinical Mental Health Counseling
M.S.Listed as Southern University and A & M College, Nursing and Allied HealthCACREP: AccreditedCACREP graduates from Jan 2024Current accreditation cycle ends Oct 2027
Clinical Rehabilitation Counseling
M.S.Listed as Southern University and A & M College, Nursing and Allied HealthCACREP: AccreditedCACREP graduates from Jan 2019Current accreditation cycle ends Oct 2027
BSW
BSSWCSWE: AccreditedCSWE-accredited since 1974Next CSWE review February 2028Full-TimeProgram page
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Grambling

1 school

Grambling State University

Social Work
  • Grambling, LA
BSW
Bachelor of Social Work, BSWCSWE: AccreditedCSWE-accredited since 1986Next CSWE review June 2027Full-Time, Part-TimeProgram page
MSW
Master of Social Work, MSWCSWE: AccreditedCSWE-accredited since 1998 (previously accredited 1989-1996)Next CSWE review June 2027Full-Time, Part-Time, Advanced StandingProgram page
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Hammond

1 school

Southeastern Louisiana University

CounselingFamilySocial Work
  • Hammond, LA
Clinical Mental Health Counseling
M.S.CACREP: AccreditedCACREP graduates from Jan 2012Current accreditation cycle ends Oct 2030
School Counseling
M.S.CACREP: AccreditedCACREP graduates from Sep 1996Current accreditation cycle ends Oct 2030
Marriage, Couple and Family Counseling
M.S.CACREP: AccreditedCACREP graduates from Sep 1996Current accreditation cycle ends Oct 2030
BSW
BACSWE: AccreditedCSWE-accredited since 1982Next CSWE review February 2028Full-TimeProgram page
MSW
Master of Social Work, MSWCSWE: CandidacyCSWE-accredited since 2025 (pending)Next CSWE review February 2027Full-Time, Advanced StandingProgram page
Visit websiteVerify with CACREPVerify with CSWE

Lafayette

1 school

University of Louisiana at Lafayette

Counseling
  • Lafayette, LA
Clinical Mental Health Counseling
M.S.CACREP: AccreditedCACREP graduates from Jan 2013Current accreditation cycle ends Mar 2031
School Counseling
M.S.CACREP: AccreditedCACREP graduates from Jan 2013Current accreditation cycle ends Mar 2031
Visit websiteVerify with CACREP

Monroe

1 school

University of Louisiana at Monroe

CounselingSocial Work
  • Monroe, LA
Clinical Mental Health Counseling
M.S.CACREP: AccreditedCACREP graduates from Jul 2012Current accreditation cycle ends Mar 2028
School Counseling
M.S.CACREP: AccreditedCACREP graduates from Sep 1987Current accreditation cycle ends Mar 2028
BSW
Bachelors of Social WorkCSWE: AccreditedCSWE-accredited since 1977Next CSWE review October 2031Full-TimeProgram page
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Natchitoches

1 school

Northwestern State University of Louisiana

CounselingSocial WorkOnline option
  • Natchitoches, LA
Clinical Mental Health Counseling
M.A.CACREP: AccreditedCACREP graduates from Jan 2013Current accreditation cycle ends Oct 2031
School Counseling
M.A.CACREP: AccreditedCACREP graduates from Jan 2013Current accreditation cycle ends Oct 2031
BSW
Bachelor of Social Work, BSWCSWE: AccreditedCSWE-accredited since 1977Next CSWE review February 2032Full-Time, Part-Time, Online AvailableProgram page
Visit websiteVerify with CACREPVerify with CSWE

New Orleans

9 schools

Louisiana State University – New Orleans (formerly University of New Orleans)

Counseling
  • New Orleans, LA
Clinical Mental Health Counseling
M.Ed.CACREP: AccreditedCACREP graduates from Apr 1988Current accreditation cycle ends Oct 2030
Counselor Education and Supervision
Ph.D.CACREP: AccreditedCACREP graduates from Apr 1988Current accreditation cycle ends Oct 2030
School Counseling
M.Ed.CACREP: AccreditedCACREP graduates from Apr 1988Current accreditation cycle ends Oct 2030
Visit websiteVerify with CACREP

Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center

Counseling
  • New Orleans, LA
Clinical Mental Health Counseling
M.S.CACREP: AccreditedCACREP graduates from Jul 2022Current accreditation cycle ends Oct 2032
Visit websiteVerify with CACREP

Loyola University New Orleans

CounselingFamily
  • New Orleans, LA
Clinical Mental Health Counseling
M.S.CACREP: AccreditedCACREP graduates from Jan 2012Current accreditation cycle ends Mar 2029
Marriage, Couple and Family Counseling
M.S.CACREP: AccreditedCACREP graduates from Jul 2018Current accreditation cycle ends Mar 2029
Visit websiteVerify with CACREP

New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary

CounselingFamily
  • New Orleans, LA
Clinical Mental Health Counseling
M.A.CACREP: AccreditedCACREP graduates from Jan 2021Current accreditation cycle ends Mar 2031
Counselor Education and Supervision
Ph.D.CACREP: AccreditedCACREP graduates from Jan 2021Current accreditation cycle ends Mar 2031
Marriage, Couple and Family Counseling
M.A./M.Div.CACREP: AccreditedCACREP graduates from Jan 2021Current accreditation cycle ends Mar 2031
Visit websiteVerify with CACREP

Southern University at New Orleans

Social WorkOnline option
  • New Orleans, LA
BSW
CSWE: AccreditedCSWE-accredited since 1974Next CSWE review February 2028Full-Time, Part-TimeProgram page
MSW
Master of Social Work, MSWCSWE: AccreditedCSWE-accredited since 1985Next CSWE review February 2028Full-Time, Part-Time, Advanced Standing, Online AvailableProgram page
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The Chicago School

Psychology
  • New Orleans, LA
Clinical Psy.D.
DoctoralAPA: Accredited – InactiveAPA-accredited since July 21, 2019Next APA site visit 20331 Drexel Drive, Box 200
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Tulane University

Social WorkPsychologyOnline option
  • New Orleans, LA
DSW
Doctorate of Social Work, DSWCSWE: AccreditedCSWE-accredited since 2022Next CSWE review February 2033Full-Time, Weekends Only, Online Available, Areas of Focus, Clinical Practice, Leadership/Administration, OtherProgram page
MSW
Master of Social Work, MSWCSWE: AccreditedCSWE-accredited since 1927Next CSWE review February 2028Full-Time, Part-Time, Advanced Standing, Multiple cohorts per year, Online AvailableProgram page
School Ph.D.
DoctoralAPA: AccreditedAPA-accredited since August 09, 1991Next APA site visit 20272007 Percival Stern Hall
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University of Holy Cross

CounselingFamily
  • New Orleans, LA
Clinical Mental Health Counseling
M.A.CACREP: AccreditedCACREP graduates from Jan 2013Current accreditation cycle ends Oct 2031
Counselor Education and Supervision
Ph.D.CACREP: AccreditedCACREP graduates from Jul 2014Current accreditation cycle ends Oct 2031
School Counseling
M.A.CACREP: AccreditedCACREP graduates from Jul 2006Current accreditation cycle ends Oct 2031
Marriage, Couple and Family Counseling
M.A.CACREP: AccreditedCACREP graduates from Oct 1997Current accreditation cycle ends Oct 2031
Visit websiteVerify with CACREP

Xavier University of Louisiana

Counseling
  • New Orleans, LA
Clinical Mental Health Counseling
M.A.CACREP: AccreditedCACREP graduates from Jan 2014Current accreditation cycle ends Mar 2033
School Counseling
M.A.CACREP: AccreditedCACREP graduates from Jan 2014Current accreditation cycle ends Mar 2033
Visit websiteVerify with CACREP

Pineville

1 school

Louisiana Christian University

Social WorkOnline option
  • Pineville, LA
BSW
Bachelor of Social Work, BSWCSWE: AccreditedCSWE-accredited since 1991Next CSWE review June 2027Full-Time, Part-Time, Former Name(s), Louisiana CollegeProgram page
MSW
Master of Social Work, MSWCSWE: AccreditedCSWE-accredited since 2017Next CSWE review June 2027Full-Time, Part-Time, Advanced Standing, Online AvailableProgram page
Visit websiteVerify with CSWE

Ruston

1 school

Louisiana Tech University

Psychology
  • Ruston, LA
Counseling Ph.D.
DoctoralAPA: AccreditedAPA-accredited since October 18, 2002Next APA site visit 2033P.O. Box 10048
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Shreveport

1 school

Louisiana State University Shreveport

Counseling
  • Shreveport, LA
Clinical Mental Health Counseling
M.S.CACREP: AccreditedCACREP graduates from Jan 2017Current accreditation cycle ends Oct 2027
Visit websiteVerify with CACREP

Thibodaux

1 school

Nicholls State University

Counseling
  • Thibodaux, LA
Clinical Mental Health Counseling
M.A.CACREP: AccreditedCACREP graduates from Jan 2013Current accreditation cycle ends Oct 2031
School Counseling
M.Ed.CACREP: AccreditedCACREP graduates from Jan 2013Current accreditation cycle ends Oct 2031
Visit websiteVerify with CACREP

Online Programs Based in Louisiana

1 school

CSWE lists these programs with no current campus site, only online delivery. You'll be licensed by the state where you practice, so check that board's rules too.

Northwestern State University of Louisiana

Social Work
  • Online program based in LA
MSW
Master of Social WorkCSWE: CandidacyCSWE-accredited since 2025 (pending)Next CSWE review February 2027Full-Time, Part-Time, Online AvailableProgram page
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About Louisiana Behavioral Health Schools

22 schools in Louisiana run 27 CACREP counseling programs, 4 marriage, couple and family counseling programs, 16 CSWE social work programs and 5 APA-accredited psychology programs, spread across 11 cities. 9 of them train for more than one kind of license on the same campus.

What you need after graduating depends on the license. For Louisiana, see counselor licensure in Louisiana, MFT licensure in Louisiana, social work licensure in Louisiana and psychologist licensure in Louisiana.

Some credentials don't run through these degrees at all. For Louisiana, see substance abuse counselor requirements, peer specialist certification, PMHNP practice authority and behavior analyst licensure.

Verify before you apply

Program names and accreditation statuses come from the CACREP and CSWE directories (as of September 27, 2026) and APA's 2025 list of accredited programs. Accreditation can change, so verify it with the accreditor (CACREP, CSWE, APA) and check admission details and costs with the school.
Gabriel Meierotto
Founder, BehavioralHires
Updated September 2026

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