Become A Practicing Clinician with Hands-On Training
Driving to provide high-quality experiences to students who strive for individual academic excellence is at the core of Webster University’s Department of Professional Counseling. Our diverse faculty have created a culturally inclusive program that provides our students with the theory and skills to effectively work with individuals, couples, families, students, children, and more in a variety of mental health settings.
Explore more about our training, which contributes to an enhanced quality of life for individuals on a local, national, and global scale, and join a high-demand profession in a rapidly-changing world.

Our Professional Counseling Points of Distinction

- Available at Webster campuses nationwide, as well as internationally in Geneva, Switzerland.
- Classes are limited to a maximum of 24 students to create an ideal environment for learning, interaction, and discovery.
- Students complete a 15-month clinical counseling field experience, gaining hands-on training.
- CACREP accredited at Webster Groves, MO; Charleston, SC; Columbia, SC; and Myrtle Beach, SC Campuses.
- 30-year track record in preparing students for successful careers in the counseling profession.
Graduate Programs
Master of Arts in Counseling with an Emphasis in Clinical Mental Health Counseling
Master of Arts in Counseling with an Emphasis in Community Counseling
Master of Arts in Counseling with an Emphasis in Couples, Marriage, Family and Child Counseling
Master of Arts in Counseling with an Emphasis in School Counseling
Master of Arts in School CounselingExplore Our Premier Programs
Discover more about our relevant and hands-on curriculum across a variety of fields and disciplines.