The mission of the Webster University graduate professional counseling degree program is to provide high-quality learning experiences to students, helping them become expert professional counselors who strive for individual excellence and contribute to an enhanced quality of life in local, national, and global societies. Curriculum is culturally inclusive, training students with a strong base of knowledge and skills to practice effectively in a variety of careers in the field of mental health and human service, educational institutions, private practice, and government, business, and industrial settings. It is designed to provide students with the necessary knowledge, practice, and skills for working with individuals, couples, children, families, and groups in a variety of mental health settings.

Upon completion of the program, students will be able 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. Synthesize theories of human growth and development to develop culturally responsive counseling practices. Apply theories and models of career development to related life factors in multicultural contexts appropriate to an individual's work, family, and lifestyle. 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. Apply individual and group approaches to assessment and evaluation in a multicultural society. Utilize statistical concepts, research methods, needs assessment, and program evaluation skills commonly used in the counseling profession.