Minimum 3.0 GPA required.
In-person and online programs available.
No GRE required.
$441/per credit hour. $22,491 Total
The Master of Education in School Counseling program prepares individuals to provide school counseling services in grades K-12 in public and private schools, as well as academic advisement centers in universities and colleges. Students will gain skills in behavior and education assessment and intervention; career development and college and career readiness; ethical, legal, and professional standards; and individual and group counseling for diverse populations; they will also gain skills in working more effectively with schools and the community. Successful graduates will be eligible for professional licensure as a school counselor in the state of Utah
You want to be a leader in the school.
You want to help students navigate challenges.
You want to help prepare K-12 students for success in mental health, academic and career goals.
The UVU school counseling program has expanded my world -- not just the education
and preparation I am receiving as a prospective counselor, but in the people I get
to rub shoulders with. My favorite part of this program has been the camaraderie fostered
among the members of our cohort, learning from amazing professors and instructors,
and having the opportunity to work with professional school counselors who are experts
in the field.
I loved the sense of community that came with being in the UVU school counseling program.
Everyone was so eager to help my cohort and we all supported each other. Our professors
were all so passionate about the subjects that they taught and truly wanted to see
us succeed in our endeavors.”
UVU has helped me with my goals of becoming a school counselor by teaching me about
the field of school counseling and has helped me learn to be an effective counselor
and I am so excited to start in a counseling job.
I have been so grateful for the growth I have experienced over the last three years.
I have been challenged, stretched, and I have learned persevere. My perspectives have
been changed for the better, I am more compassionate. I have challenged my beliefs
to be more inclusive and I have created lifelong friendships with other members of
my cohort. The growth I have experienced is noticeable to both my family, friends,
and colleagues. I love the person I am becoming because of UVU school counseling program."
Grateful is how I feel about my journey in the UVU School Counseling Program. It has
not only expanded my knowledge & perspective, but also led me to cherished friendships.
Thank you to our caring professors for your time and invaluable guidance, and to my
family for your unwavering support."
The School Counseling Program at UVU has allowed me to combine my years of classroom
teaching experience with the urgent demand for enhanced social and emotional skills
among students. It has equipped me to assist students, staff, and the community in
fostering social, emotional, and academic well-being, leading to overall success."
Being a part of the UVU School Counseling program has been a life changing experience.
I feel so grateful for the opportunities I’ve had to personally grow and learn, be
mentored by incredible counseling professionals, and connect with each of the people
in my awesome cohort. Go Wolverines!"
I have gained valuable insights from my involvement in this program, learned from
caring professors, and collaborated with fellow cohort members. The knowledge and
experience I acquired through this program will facilitate my progression as an effective
school counselor."
I will forever be indebted to the school of education, here, at UVU. This program
has truly changed my life. I believe that I have found my calling as a school counselor,
and my future success in this field will be attributed, in large part, to my incredible
professors, mentors, and cohort members. What a privilege it is to be a small part
of this community! I am excited to return to Lakeridge Junior High next year, and
I am eager to continue supporting my students in their efforts to grow and learn."To be considered for admission, individuals interested in earning their M.Ed. at UVU must successfully complete all admission criteria.
School Counseling Overview
Continuance and Graduation Requirements
|
M.Ed in School Counseling |
2022-2023 |
2023-2024 |
|
Number of applicants |
111 |
151 |
|
Number of applicants admitted |
25 in-person 25 online |
24 in-person 25 online |
|
% of applicants accepted |
45% |
33% |
|
Average GPA at admission |
3.6 |
3.7 |
|
Graduates (numbers reflect previous cohort's graduation) |
21 |
22 |
|
Courses taught by full time faculty (%) |
32% |
44% |
|
Courses taught by practicing school counselors (adjuncts) (%) |
44% |
36% |
|
Courses taught by full time clinical mental health counseling faculty (%) |
24% |
20% |
|
Outcomes |
||
|
School counseling graduates licensed (%) |
100% |
100% |
|
Employed as school counselors (% of job-seekers) |
100% |
100% |
Includes data from the 2021, 2022, 2023 and 2024 cohorts
The UVU School Counseling program offers a comprehensive 2-year curriculum, spanning across 6 semesters, including summers. Students have the flexibility to choose between two cohort options: face-to-face or online. For our face-to-face program, coursework is held on the UVU campus on Monday and Tuesday nights from 5:00-8:00 pm, with some online courses for added flexibility. Our online cohort completes asynchronous online classes and attends in person live skills labs over two weekends during the first fall and spring semesters of the program. The curriculum aligns with the CACREP accreditation learning standards and the Utah State Board of Education Standards for Utah School Counselor Education Programs.
Students in the program complete a practicum and internship. The practicum consists of 100 hours in a school setting which occurs during the first spring semester students are in the program. During this time, students work directly under the supervision of a professional school counselor. Additionally, during the practicum, students meet for 1.5 hours each week in a small group with a mentor who is a school counseling leader in the state.
During the second year in the program, students complete a 600-hour internship spread
across two semesters (300 hours each semester). This experience is conducted under
the direct supervision of a professional school counselor in a school setting.
Interns spend at least 80% of their time directly working with students in areas of
college and career readiness, classroom instruction, and dropout prevention with social
and emotional supports.
During the final semester students complete a Capstone Project to demonstrate the knowledge and skills they've gained in the program and illustrate how prepared they are to begin employment and apply those skills.
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