Counseling
The Master's of Arts program in Counseling offers two areas of concentration. The program prepares counselors to work in either clinical mental health counseling or school counseling. Professional counseling is the application of mental heath, psychological or human development principles, through cognitive, affective, behavioral or systemic intervention strategies that address wellness, personal growth or career development, as well as pathology. The mission of the program is to focus on the preparation of competent and ethical entry-level clinical mental health and school counselors to work in a variety of settings within the state, region and country.
Career Profile
Job titles and employers of recent graduates include:
- school counselors
- drug/alcohol treatment centers
- community mental health counseling
- college counselors
Program Application Requirements
Resume/CV, Statement of Purpose, 3 Letters of recommendation, Supplemental Application / PortfolioAdditional Application Information
Application Deadlines
Fall Deadline
ROLLING (Up to 2 weeks before start)Spring Deadline
ROLLING (Up to 2 weeks before start)Summer Deadline
ROLLING (Up to 2 weeks before start)English Proficiency Requirements
All applicants whose first language is not English must provide proof of English language proficiency. WVU accepts either the TOEFL or the IELTS for this purpose. Learn more about our English language proficiency requirements.
Accreditation Information
WVU is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.
This program is the only counselor education program in the state of West Virginia that is accredited by the
Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Education Programs (CACREP).