Counseling
| Award | Attendance | Study | Duration | Start | Domestic fees | International fees |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MA | On-Campus | Full-time, Part-time | 2 - 4 years | find out | find out | find out |
Rates for the Academic Year 2024-2025:
Webster's graduate courses run in eight-week terms (Fall 1, Fall 2, Spring 1, Spring 2, and Summer). Each term is invoiced individually.
Tuition for standard graduate courses is charged CHF 1,100 per credit hour, with most courses equivalent to 3 credits, as follows:
- One course (3 credits, studying one night per week for eight weeks): CHF 3,300
- Two courses (6 credits, studying two nights per week for eight weeks): CHF 6,600
Students are invoiced for each term individually, as they register for their next set of courses. Tuition payments are typically due by the Friday of Week 1 of each term (see below).
Reasonable Payment Terms
Webster Geneva Campus does not charge the full program tuition in advance. However, those who will require a student visa to attend Webster Geneva Campus (non-Swiss; non-EU; non-residents) will have to demonstrate sufficient funding to the Swiss consulate in advance of their studies. The Swiss consulates typically recommend pre-paying two full-time terms in advance.
The standard pace of study is two nights per week. At that pace, a 36-credit degree can be completed in about 14-16 months, including the Summer term (or 18 months, if excluding the optional Summer evening courses).
Tuition Inclusions
Tuition includes all required textbooks and/or electronic materials, online library access and Webster email, career services support, access to campus facilities (including fitness center, etc.), and a range of University-sponsored student activities and career-related events. Tuition does not include additional travel, personal technology/media equipment, accommodations, meals or personal expenses.
- One in four master's degree students receive some need-based financial aid support.
About Counseling, MA - at Webster Geneva Campus
The Master of Arts in Counseling program at Webster Geneva Campus allows students to develop a comprehensive understanding of different counseling approaches, integrating theory and practice while helping students develop key self-awareness and interpersonal communication skills. Here, you’ll have the opportunity to gain practical experience, helping clients develop insights and make lifestyle changes.As a student in our 16-course program, you’ll learn from expert professors who provide personal attention, in-depth instruction, and a real-world perspective. The experiences and skills you gain are designed to prepare you for a successful career in a variety of settings. Graduates have worked in private practices as well as in diverse fields, applying their new skills in different sectors—from human resources and healthcare to education and mentoring.
MA in Counseling students usually begin their studies in August (Fall 1) or January (Spring 1). The program consists of 16 courses: 13 core courses, including a thesis and three electives chosen from a menu of six. All courses take place in the evening. Blended Learning (combining face-to-face with remote learning) is offered to students from Zurich.
Full-time students take two classes per term and graduate in about two years; part-time students take one class per term and typically finish in three to four years. Students can shift between full- and part-time study, fitting the program around their personal and professional schedules.
Applicants must possess a bachelor's degree from an accredited university and demonstrate either relevant prior learning or professional experience. If the student's undergraduate degree is not in psychology, then six prerequisite courses in psychology must be undertaken before beginning the program. English language proficiency must also be documented during the admissions process. Candidates who meet the general criteria will be invited for an interview (in person or by videoconference).
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Entry requirements
Contact Webster Geneva Campus to find course entry requirements.
Why study at Webster Geneva Campus
- Small classes - Enjoy tight-knit study groups and one to one attention from talented professors
- Flexible teaching - Benefit from online and in-classroom learning
- Cosmopolitan environment - Students from far and wide study at Webster.
- Geneva is a global city, located in the heart of Europe - it’s surrounded by mountains and lakes. It’s home to some of the world’s finest attractions, restaurants, shops, and museums - it’s the perfect study destination.