MA in Counseling

Become a Difference-Maker as a Counselor

Locations Offered

Webster University Online
or In Person

2-4 Years
Time to Completion

(depending on course load)

$730
Cost Per Credit Hour
60

Credit Hours Required

Make an Impact from Day One in Your Counseling Career

Webster's MA in Counseling is accredited by the Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP). Learn from expert professors. Gain professional experience through 15 months of hands-on clinical fieldwork.

Choose to learn in person or in a convenient online format and graduate ready 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.
  • Combine theories of human growth and development to develop culturally responsive counseling practices.

Preparing Future Counselors for 30+ Years

A Passion for Helping People

Prepare for LPC licensure and transform into a highly sought-after counselor. Graduate ready to make a lasting impact from day one of your counseling career. This program is ideal for:

  • Individuals seeking licensure as a professional counselor
  • Professionals looking to transition and pursue a new career

Gain Knowledge AND Experience to Improve Others' Lives

Combine classroom education with hands-on field experience, developing the necessary theory and skills to work with individuals, couples, families and children in a variety of mental health settings.

  • Develop an empirically based approach to counseling that emphasizes wellness and prevention by integrating theory and best practices.
  • Apply theoretical and experiential understandings of group approaches to counseling to develop targeted interventions within a multicultural society.

Experience a Hands-On, Accredited Curriculum

You must complete 60 hours to graduate with your MA in Counseling.

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Flexibility to Balance Work, Life and School

Take classes online or on campus! Webster’s MA in Counseling was designed with you in mind. Work toward your professional goals while balancing your other obligations. No GRE scores needed. Classes for this program are available at the following campuses:

  • Columbia, South Carolina
  • Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
  • Webster University Online
  • Webster Groves, Missouri

Take the First Step Toward a Rewarding Career

According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, overall demand for mental health counselors is projected to grow 23% from 2020 to 2030. Graduate with your MA in Counseling prepared for positions like:

Clinical Social Worker

$51,760

Average annual salary

(National, May 2020)

Correctional Treatment Specialist

$55,690

Median annual salary
(National, May 2020)

School and Career Counselor

$58,120

Median annual salary
(National, May 2020)

Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics

Achieve Your Personal and Professional Goals

 

We’re Here to Help

Webster is committed to your success, and you'll never be alone as you pursue your MA in Counseling.

  • Enrollment coaches help you navigate the application, financial aid and enrollment process so you can start your classes with confidence.
  • Faculty members provide personalized support, thanks to Webster's intentionally small classes.
  • Tutors and other academic support staff can help you tackle particularly tough assignments and classes.
  • A global education broadens your perspective and gives you both the knowledge and experience to thrive, no matter where you are.

An Education Nationally Recognized for Quality

Earn your MA in Counseling from Webster, a private, nonprofit university accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC).

Professors. Professionals. Mentors.

Learn from faculty members with professional experience as counselors. Our diverse faculty are practicing clinicians who take a real-world approach to learning and will guide you in developing the cultural awareness necessary to serve the needs of a rapidly changing population. Small class sizes ensure one-on-one attention and collaboration. Our professors serve as mentors eager to support your career goals and connect you to opportunities.

Hear from One of Our Students

"I chose to further my education with Webster because I wanted to do more for my community. I want to be able to help individuals in need and families become whole again. Helping people is a huge part of my heart and I want to continue to be able to help those in need."

- Stephanie Cullen
MA in Counseling With an Emphasis in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, 2021

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