Master of Arts Counseling

Webster’s Counseling master’s degree provides a comprehensive understanding of different counseling approaches. You’ll also gain practical experience in helping clients assess their emotional difficulties, develop insights into their own challenges and make lifestyle changes. Our program cultivates deeper self-awareness and interpersonal communication skills — essential for helping others. Our curriculum covers a wide range of topics, including human development, counseling theory and techniques, trauma, substance abuse and family counseling. You’ll also complete hands-on learning practicums, and you can select electives that support your personal and professional goals.

 

Career Path

With your Master of Arts in Counseling degree from Webster, you’ll be prepared for some of the most exciting career in Correctional Treatment Specialist, Marriage and Family Therapist, Mental Health Counselor, School Counselor, Substance Abuse Counselor.

Eligibility

Admission Requirement

We’ve simplified the admission process to help you get started quickly and easily. You can find all requirements for admission to Webster University - St. Louis below



1. Bachelor Certificate

2. Bachelor Transcript

3. English proficiency Letter from University

4. Statement of Purpose

5. Passport

6. Recommendation Letter

7. CV

8.  WASSCE/A level Certificate 

English Language Requirement

Webster University St. Louis, Missouri will accept, for the purposes of meeting the English proficiency requirement, English taken in 12-year education, or English is designated as the primary and official language and the principle language of instruction. If you do not meet the English language requirements yet, you can achieve the level you need by successfully completing a pre-sessional English programme with the university or submit 

1. English language proficiency at a minimum of IELTS band 6.5 (or equivalent) or PTE Score or Duolingo English Test score before you start your course.

Intakes


August, 2025

From January, 2025 to May, 2025

Open

January, 2026

From May, 2025 to October, 2025

Open

August, 2026

From May, 2025 to May, 2026

Likely Open

January, 2027

From January, 2026 to October, 2026

Not Open

August, 2027

From May, 2026 to May, 2027

Not Open