Buena Vista University School of Communication and Arts
Master of Science in Education – Clinical Mental Health Counselling

Storm Lake, USA

DEGREE TYPE

MSc

DURATION

LANGUAGES

English

PACE

APPLICATION DEADLINE

EARLIEST START DATE

Sep 2026

STUDY FORMAT

Distance Learning

Key Summary

About : The Master of Science in Education (M.S.Ed.) in Clinical Mental Health Counselling is designed for individuals pursuing a career in mental health counselling. This 60-credit program integrates theoretical knowledge with practical application, preparing students for various settings in the mental health field. Courses cover assessment, treatment planning, and ethical practices to ensure comprehensive training.

Career Outcomes : Graduates can pursue roles in settings such as community agencies, healthcare facilities, and private practices. Potential career paths include mental health counsellor, school counsellor, and substance abuse specialist. The program also equips students for licensure as a licensed professional counsellor (LPC).

Buena Vista's two-year hybrid master’s program enhances the skills of practising professionals who have goals of becoming effective clinical mental health counsellors. Our program's heart is the deep connections and valuable training that students experience during a residency experience at BVU and a weekly live video class. With training and licensure, graduates with a master’s in clinical mental health counselling pursue various positions at mental health agencies, college campuses, or in private practice.

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