Webster University - Jacksonville Campus

Program Information

Degree Offered

M.A.- Counseling

Format: Campus

Program Description:

The curriculum is focused on providing students with the theory and skills in counselor training recommended by the American Counseling Associations (ACA) and the National Board for Certified Counselors (NBCC). The program curriculum satisfies the educational requirements for state licensure in certain states (discuss with advisor) and the educational requirements for the NBCC.The degree requires satisfactory completion of 48 credit hours of course work, including a minimum of 6 credit hours of learning practicum. Requirements: Includes a background in the behavioral and social sciences gained from an undergraduate degree program, from any other formal study program, or from other documented learning. Transcripts or formal verification are required before acceptance into the program in the following areas: human growth and development; psychology of learning and/or cognition; personality theory, abnormal psychology or psycho pathology; and social psychology. In addition, it is recommended that the applicant have a working knowledge of statistical methods.

Tuition & Financial Aid

Financial Aid Offered: No

Classification: Master's Colleges & Universities I

Institution Sector: Private not-for-profit

Locale: Large Suburb

Size & Settings: 10,000 - 19,999