College of Nursing and Health
Become an innovator.
We have a tradition at Loyola University New Orleans: Our students are wildly successful. They go on to serve the city of New Orleans, the State of Louisiana, and the world.
Our programs are rooted strongly in our Jesuit ideals, yes, but they are also constantly evolving to offer relevant skills and real-life experience. They prepare you to be an instrument of innovation in your chosen profession, to revolutionize your field – and to create new ones.
Contact Information
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing
- Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing
- Accelerated Registered Nurse to Master of Science in Nursing
- Master of Science in Nursing
- Master of Science in Nursing - Family Nurse Practitioner
- Master of Science in Nursing - Nurse-Midwifery
- Family Nurse Practitioner
- Nurse-Midwifery
- BSN–DNP - Family Nurse Practitioner
- BSN–DNP - Nurse Anesthesia
- BSN–DNP - Adult Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner
- BSN–DNP - Dual Nurse Anesthesia + Adult Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner
- Master of Science in Nursing to Doctor of Nursing Practice
Campus Undergraduate Degrees
Hybrid Undergraduate Degrees
Master’s Degrees
Post-Master’s Certificates
Doctorate Degrees
- Master of Science in Counseling - Clinical and Mental Health Counseling (on-campus)
- Master of Science in Counseling - Marriage, Couple, and Family Counseling (on-campus)
- MS Counseling / Master of Criminology & Justice (MS/MCJ) (on-campus)
- MS Counseling / Master of Music Therapy (MS/MMT) (on-campus)
- MS Counseling / Master of Pastoral Studies (MS/MPS) (on-campus)
- Bachelor of Arts in Ministry and Theology (online)
- BA to Master of Pastoral Studies or Master of Religious Education (on-campus)
- Master of Pastoral Studies (on-campus)
- Master of Pastoral Studies (online)
- Master of Religious Education (on-campus)
- Master of Religious Education (online)
- Master of Pastoral Studies/Master of Business Administration (MPS/MBA) (on-campus)
- Master of Pastoral Studies/Master of Business Administration (MPS/MBA) (online)
- Master of Pastoral Studies/Master of Criminology & Justice (MPS/MCJ) (on-campus and online)
- Master of Pastoral Studies/Master of Science in Counseling (MPS/MS) (on-campus)
- Certificate in of Pastoral Studies (on-campus and online)
- Certificate in Religious Education (on-campus and online)
- Certificate in Theology and Ministry, graduate(on-campus and online)
- Certificate in Theology and Ministry, CEU (on-campus and online)
- Certificate in Catholic Social Teaching
- Advanced Certificate in Pastoral Studies, graduate (on-campus and online)
- Advanced Certificate in Pastoral Studies, CEU (on-campus and online)
- Certificación de Educación Continua En Teología Y Ministerio
- MS Counseling/ Master of Criminology & Justice (MS/MCJ) (on-campus)
- MS Counseling / Master of Music Therapy (MS/MMT) (on-campus)
- MS Counseling / Master of Pastoral Studies (MS/MPS) (on-campus)
- Master of Science in Counseling/Master of Science in Criminology & Justice (MSC/MSCJ)
- Master of Pastoral Studies/Master of Business Administration (MPS/MBA) (on-campus)
- Master of Pastoral Studies/Master of Business Administration (MPS/MBA) (online)
- Master of Pastoral Studies/Master of Criminology & Justice (MPS/MCJ) (on-campus and online)
Faculty Success

From Virtual Classroom to Vatican: Loyola Professor Recognized for Innovative Teaching
Loyola University New Orleans has awarded the 2025 Kelly Frailing Excellence in Online Teaching Award to Dr. Emily Jendzejec for her groundbreaking course "Synodality." The annual award recognizes faculty who demonstrate exceptional achievement in online teaching, course development, pedagogical innovation, and student engagement. Dr. Jendzejec's course aligned with the historic General Assembly of the Synod of Bishops in Rome in October 2024, featuring an immersive week-long experience where Loyola Institute for Ministry students joined 150 delegates from 15 U.S. Catholic universities.
Student Success

Faith in Action: Veronica Carter Named to Catholic Charities Board
Veronica Carter, MA, MPS, has been appointed to the board of directors of Catholic Charities Archdiocese of New Orleans. Her education at the Loyola Institute of Ministry profoundly shaped her vision of faith-based community service, embodying the Christ-centered approach that this appointment acknowledges. Ms. Carter currently serves as Director of Upward Bound at Loyola University New Orleans, while also dedicating her time as Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion Coordinator and RCIA Catechist in her parish community.
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LCCE
Learn about our efforts to bring quality and affordable mental health services to our community