The mission of the Department of Counseling is to create an environment conducive to spirituality, self-examination, collaboration, and reflection for the development and growth of professional counselors who are leaders, advocates, and change agents within both communities and various school settings at local, national, and international levels. Counselors in training at Hampton University will advance to optimize individual development, academic and career development, and emotional and spiritual health within these communities through their leadership, advocacy, and spirituality as emerging professionals