Counseling, MS

"The faculty and staff are supportive, kind, and willing to challenge you to grow. WVU values grit, dedication, and promoting equity, and when things get hard, students find resources that help them succeed. The Counseling program is fast-paced and intensive, and we were practicing role-plays in week 1."

Brynn Benson

"This program blends professionalism with humanism and places real emphasis on personal growth and self-care. I’ve become kinder to myself, a better listener, and a more introspective person. I’m thankful for the opportunity to pursue a career while bettering myself for the long run."

Seth Edwards

"I chose WVU’s Counseling program because it truly felt like home to me. This program has already supported my growth academically, professionally, and personally. I’ve developed skills beyond my undergraduate psychology instruction, learned to balance coursework with self-care, and been challenged to examine my values and internal biases. Most profoundly, I’ve grown in self-awareness and authenticity, and I hope that continues throughout my counseling career."

Annie Hyde

"I greatly appreciate how engaged faculty and peers are in having tough discussions and not shying away from the reality of counseling. This program offers flexibility to follow your own path and pushes you to dig deeper than you would expect. I have been able to get involved in research and explore unique field experiences to get the most out of my time in the program."

Serena Kemp

"As a native of the state, I have always admired WVU, and I had heard great things about the counseling program. The professors here are widely respected in the field, and this program is very well respected across the country. Students who come here get the opportunity to learn from people who have been in the field or are still work in a private practice outside of teaching."

Mary Lu Adams

"The counseling program here emphasizes advocacy, which aligns perfectly with what I’ve been doing. I’ve learned so much about trauma-informed care and how to integrate mental health and physical health."

Shelby Crews

"The skills that I learned from this program help me every single day in my role at Community Care of West Virginia. Community Care is an integrated worksite where I work with individuals in a rehabilitation and mental health setting. But on top of the skills I learned, I still think one of the biggest keys is to always be kind and patient with individuals."

Zabrya Robson

MS, Counseling, 2021

"This program is also very big on encouraging you to work on yourself, and we’re told that you need to continue to do that so that you are in the best position to help others. We also do a lot of practice – tons and tons of practice – which is a good thing. Our classes are small, and I've made a lot of friends and we're very close as a group."

Gage Smith