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Degree Programs

Expanding the landscape of Graduate Education

In keeping with the increasingly diverse academic interests of students, Xavier University of Louisiana in New Orleans is proud to offer Master's programs in Education, Counseling, Public Health, Speech-language Pathology, and Theology and a Doctoral program in Educational Leadership.
Being a leading HBCU, we strive to offer certifications in a plethora of fields that will not only help our graduates lead, innovate, and stay competitive in the workforce but to also make a difference in the sectors of commerce, healthcare, and the environment.

Expanding the landscape of Graduate Education

Application Deadlines:

Spring Semester:

October 1 – Priority

December 1 – General

Fall Semester:

January 15 - Speech-Language Pathlogy Application Deadline (This deadline is specifically for Speech Pathlogy)

Other degree program deadline

April 1 – Priority

May 1 – General 

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Education Programs

The program is a 60-credit hour, 100% online program focusing on urban education and school turnaround, utilizing a multidisciplinary approach that blends theory and research with practice. As a doctoral student, you will have access to workshops and programs that will enhance your learning experience and process, transforming the way you write, think, and lead. Step into our small class size and experience intimate access to faculty and other students, all of whom will help you on your way to becoming a critical thinking and confident leader.

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The Educational Leadership, M.A. program is a 36 – credit hour, in-person program designed for students ready to shift into leadership roles in education as principals, assistant principals, or central office administrators, in the M.A. Educational Leadership, is one of the signature programs at XULA. You will build strong, long-lasting, and meaningful relationships in each class. Directly impact your community and the youth you interact with each day through the skills you hone in this program.

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At Xavier University earn your teaching licensure in elementary, middle, secondary, or special education in a 36 – credit hours, in-person program specifically designed for students without prior teaching experience. Connect with dedicated faculty committed to giving you an exceptional amount of personal contact, coaching, support, and supervision enabling you to lead a classroom with confidence and compassion. The program also offers a Curriculum and Instruction specialization in areas of a reading specialist, and special interest general or teacher leader.

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Science Programs

Xavier’s Master of Public Health (MPH) in Health Equity is a 45-credit hour, in-person program for professionals who wish to gain a new understanding of Public Health through the lens of equity. Through this program, you will explore the core beliefs and functions of Public Health and evidence-based science. Based on the current work of the Association of Schools and Programs of Public Health and the Council on Education for Public Health, this program educates you in the environmental, biological, genetic, behavioral, and psychological factors, and globalization effects related to human health. 

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The Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology is a 51 - credit hour program focused on producing professionals who are clinically competent as defined by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) to respectfully and compassionately address the needs (i.e., prevention, identification, treatment) of individuals across the life span with communicative disorders, differences or those who are at risk of such problems within and across diverse communities, settings, and contexts.

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The College of Arts and Sciences offers a new academic program, the Master of Science degree in Health Informatics. The program is offered online and is both a thesis and a non-thesis option. The Master’s program requires students to complete 36 credit hours that includes either a capstone or a research project.

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Xavier’s Master of Arts in Counseling program is a 60 – credit hour graduate program accredited by the Council for the Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP). Elevate your career to the next level of leadership and service as a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) or Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC). Choose from two specialization tracks: School Counseling or Clinical Mental Health Counseling, both of which align with CACREP standards, equipping you to be a knowledgeable, reflective, and ethical clinical mental health counselor or professional school counselor. 

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Earn your masters with the Institute for Black Catholic Studies (more info coming soon)

Institute for Black Catholic Studies