Webster University enjoys a 30-year track record in preparing students for successful careers in the counseling profession. With more than 4,000 counseling students and alumni, Webster's counseling program has distinguished itself as a leader in mental health education.

Webster's counseling program is designed to prepare individuals for a career in professional mental health counseling or marriage and family counseling. The curriculum will provide you with the necessary theory and skills for working with individuals, couples and families in a variety of mental health settings. Depending on the Webster University campus you wish to attend, you will have the option of either earning an emphasis in professional mental health counseling or an emphasis in marriage and family counseling.

Admissions Requirements

In addition to the general admission requirements for graduate students, the counseling program also requires a strong background in the behavioral and social sciences gained from an undergraduate degree program, from any other formal study program, or from other documented learning.

All applicants must have a transcripted course or formal verification of competence in each of the following areas (or a content equivalent):

In addition, it is recommended that the applicant have a working knowledge of statistical methods.

Individual applicants who do not have the above undergraduate courses or their equivalent will be evaluated as to their undergraduate/graduate experience by an admission advisor and the Counseling Faculty Advisory Committee. Additional coursework may be required to meet the admission requirements.

Transfer of graduate credit into the program must be approved by the Counseling Faculty Coordinator/Academic Advisor. Petitions for transfer of graduate credit must be evaluated at the time of admission.

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