Overview

Counseling degree from Webster University supports the development of students as competent counselors, and is designed to prepare individuals for a career in this growing profession.

Upon completion of the program, students will be able to:

Develop a professional orientation and identity as a counselor by applying sound ethical, legal, advocacy and supervisory practices which lead to success as a mental health counselor.

Identify the cultural context of relationships, issues and trends in a multicultural society that impact the counseling process.

Synthesize theories of human growth and development to develop culturally responsive counseling practices.

Apply theories and models of career development to related life factors in multicultural contexts appropriate to an individual's work, family and lifestyle.

Develop an empirically based approach to counseling that emphasizes wellness and prevention by integrating theory and best practices.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Student Development
Counseling: The Helping Relationship
Human Growth and Development
Social and Cultural Foundations of Counseling
Techniques of Group Counseling

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-08-19 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-06-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2026-01-13 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-10-15 00:00:00 , International

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For international students the deadline is approximately ten weeks before the first day of classes for each term.

Language

English

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Credits

48 SCH

Delivered

On Campus, Online

Disciplines

School Counselling View 554 other Masters in School Counselling in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.5

English requirements

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General requirements

Bachelor's degree and strict adherence to a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.5 (2.75 for school counseling) or better on a 4.0 scale.
Official transcripts from all universities, colleges and professional schools. Students currently pursuing their baccalaureate degree may submit an official transcript-in-progress for admission consideration.
Three professional references (not friends or relatives, and one should ideally be a former professor/instructor). References are requested through the application.
Essay* (minimum of three pages, double-spaced) addressing personal and professional interests in the professional counseling field; personal background and work history related to counseling field; career goals in the field; and aptitude for succeeding in graduate level education.

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Accidents
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Tuition Fee

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International

18048 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 752 USD per credit during 24 months.
National

18048 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 752 USD per credit during 24 months.
In-State

18048 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 752 USD per credit during 24 months.

Living costs for Webster Groves

800 - 1300 USD /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Upon completion of the program, students will be able to:

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