Master of Education in School Counseling, M.Ed.

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Program Description

The Master of Education in School Counseling (MEdSC) program in the UVU School of Education prepares individuals to provide school counseling services in grades P-12 in public and private schools, as well as work in related fields at universities or colleges. The curriculum is aligned to the learning standards required for licensure by the Utah State Board of Education including Professional Counseling Orientation and Ethical Practice, Social and Cultural Diversity, Human Growth and Development, Career Development, Counseling and Helping Relationships, Group Counseling and Group Work, Assessment and Testing, and Research and Program Evaluation.

Matriculation Requirements

1. Application for admission to the graduate program with application fee by the established deadline.

2. Submit official transcripts from all universities attended.

3. A bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited college/university or the international equivalent.

4. A 3.0 cumulative undergraduate GPA or a 3.0 GPA calculated on the last 60 semester hours (90 quarter hours) of undergraduate work.

5. International applicants whose native language is not English must have a TOEFL score of 79 iBT or higher, or an IELTS band score of 6.0 or higher within the past two years.

6. International students must also meet all US government requirements for international students.

7. The university uses a selective admissions process for admitting students to graduate programs. Meeting minimum admissions criteria does not guarantee admission to the graduate program or to the University as a graduate student.

Program Requirements

Graduation Requirements

1. Residency hours -- all courses must be taken at UVU 

2. Satisfactory completion of all coursework with a minimum 3.0 GPA

3. All courses passed with a B- or higher

4. Successfully complete all practicum and internship hours

5. Complete a minimum of 48 credits

6. Graduate coursework shall be completed within a six-year period

Graduation Plan

This graduation plan is a sample plan and is intended to be a guide. Your specific plan may differ based on your Math and English placement and/or transfer credits applied. You are encouraged to meet with an advisor and set up an individualized graduation plan in Wolverine Track.

An online graduation plan offers students a flexible yet structured approach to their academic journey. While this sample serves as a general guideline, individual plans may differ based on Math and English placement scores. Meeting with an academic advisor is strongly recommended to customize plans and ensure all graduation requirements are met.

Courses marked with an asterisk (*) are Certified Online Courses, meeting UVU’s high standards for quality and accessibility.

Program Learning Outcomes

1. Describe the history and development of school counseling including local and national school counseling models.
2. Know the major theories regarding physical development through the lifespan.
3. Develop competency in legal and ethical considerations specific to school counseling.
4. Explain the purposes, theories, and techniques of individual and group counseling.
5. Implement interventions to promote college and career readiness.
6. Recognize the various types of assessments specific to P-12 education.
7. Use data to advocate for programs and students.