About the Program
The Master of Education in School Counseling emphasis 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 & 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.
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Admission Requirements and Prerequisites
To be considered for admission, individuals interested in earning their M.Ed. at UVU
must successfully complete all admission criteria.
- Verification of a bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution
- A cumulative minimum GPA of 3.0 or a GPA of 3.0 for the last 60 credits of university
coursework
- A successful interview with the School of Education Graduate Committee
- Three professional letters of recommendation
Coursework
School Counseling Overview
- 51 credits of coursework, including practicum and internship
- Six-semester program designed with summer and evening coursework for working educators
- Competency-based practicum and internship experiences in elementary and secondary
schools
Continuance and Graduation Requirements
- Complete all courses with a grade of B- or higher
- Maintain an overall GPA of 3.0 or higher
- Complete all program hours (51 total)
- Successfully complete all practicum and internship experiences required by UVU and
the USBE
- Complete courses and project requirements within five years
Core Requirements
15 Credits
Research Methodology
3 Credits
Applied Statistics for Education
3 Credits
Master’s Project: Internship
3 Credits
Masters Project 2: Internship
3 Credits
Program Requirements
36 Credits
Ethics & Professional Competencies
3 Credits
School Counseling Concepts and Principles
3 Credits
Theories of Counseling
3 Credits
Techniques of Counseling
3 Credits
Career Counseling
3 Credits
Human Development
3 Credits
Interventions in Schools
3 Credits
College and Career Readiness
3 Credits
Diversity & Differentiation
3 Credits
Exceptional Students
3 Credits
Will Master of Education in School Counseling (MEdSC) meet the educational requirements
for the professional credential in the state or US territory I might choose to live
during or after completing your UVU degree?
Visit the UVU Professional Licensure website to learn more!
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