The Buena Vista graduate program prepares students for professional school counseling.

Buena Vista University's Master of Science in Education program is designed to prepare students for the role of professional school counselor.

Year One
GEDU 519 Professional & Ethical Orientation to School Counseling - Sum I
GEDU 546 Methods in School Guidance & Counseling - Sum II
GEDU 544 Social & Cultural Foundations of School Counseling - Fall
GEDU 543 Administration of Comprehensive Guidance in the Schools - Spring

Year Two
GEDU 527 Developmental Assessment & Guidance Curriculum in School Counseling- Sum I
GEDU 548 Group Guidance & Counseling in the Schools - Sum II
GEDU 528 Action Research, Data Analysis, & Informational Resources - Fall
GEDU 549 Career Development & Assessment in the Schools - Spring

Year Three
GEDU 529 Human Development & Learning in the School and Family - Sum I
GEDU 538 Consultation, Leadership & Advocacy Roles in School Counseling - Sum II
GEDU 551 Supervised Prepracticum in School Counseling - Fall
GEDU 547 Elementary Field Practicum - Spring  OR
GEDU 550 Secondary Field Practicum AND
GEDU 555 Capstone Professional Portfolio in School Counseling (1 Credit Hour)

* Additional practicums for those seeking K-12 licensure are offered on an arranged basis. Contact the director of graduate studies for information.

NOTE: To apply for licensure in Iowa as a school counselor, an additional Exceptional Learner or equivalent special education course and a Classroom Management course (3 credit hours each) is required for candidates without teacher certification. They may be taken at the undergraduate or graduate level at any accredited institution.