Buena Vista University Graduate Programs

06/18/2026

We are less than 50 days away from Residency! 🎉

Residency is one of the highlights of the Clinical Mental Health Counseling and Professional School Counseling programs, where you get to know others in your cohort and gain experience working on your skills alongside your classmates. We can't wait to see everyone come together for this valuable learning experience.

06/10/2026

Join BVU’s Clinical Mental Health Counseling faculty in our Meet the Professor Session! Learn more about our CACREP accredited program, ask questions, gain insight, and explore your future at BVU.

Our last Meet the Professor Session is TODAY, June 10th at 12:00 PM CST. REGISTER NOW! https://www.bvu.edu/programs/graduate/education/master-science-mental-health-counseling

You’re invited to an exciting opportunity – our Meet the Professor Sessions!

Curious about advancing your career in counseling? Join us for an interactive session where you’ll connect directly with BVU faculty, get your questions answered, and explore what makes our Clinical Mental Health Counseling program stand out—including our 4-day in-person residency.

Session Dates:

October 15, 2025, 12:00PM CST

November 12, 2025, 12:00PM CST

March 18, 2026, 12:00PM CST

June 10, 2026, 12:00PM CST



Register now to reserve your spot: bvu.edu/programs/graduate/education/master-science-mental-health-counseling

06/09/2026

Take the next step in your career with BVU’s graduate programs! The next term starts July 6—now is the perfect time to begin your journey in one of these degree programs:

🎓 Master of Education – Teacher Leadership, Curriculum & Instruction
🎓 Master of Education – Special Education
🎓Master of Education – Professional School Counseling

Take the next step toward your goals and apply today: bvu.edu/apply.

06/06/2026

📚🎓 Happy National Higher Education Day! 🎓📚
Today we celebrate the power of education, determination, and the opportunities that come from advancing your future through graduate programs and continued learning.
At BVU, we're devoted to helping you build and achieve the education you want, from start to finish. Because we're Beavers, and Beavers build. 💙🦫

06/01/2026

Buena Vista University’s Grad Programs is hiring! 🎉

We’re looking for an Student Success Specialist to join our team at our Storm Lake Campus. If you’re passionate about helping students take the next step in their educational journey, we’d love to hear from you!

Apply today 👉 bvu.edu/hr

05/27/2026

Join Buena Vista University’s Educational Administration faculty for a virtual information session! 📚

Learn more about the program, explore licensure options, and connect with experienced K–12 leaders dedicated to supporting your professional growth. Designed with working educators in mind, BVU’s Educational Administration program helps you prepare for leadership opportunities while balancing your career and personal commitments—and gives you practical strategies you can apply right away in your school or district.

Register below to save your spot!

https://bvu.my.salesforce-sites.com/events - Wednesday June 3rd @ 4:00 P.M.

https://bvu.my.salesforce-sites.com/events - Wednesday August 12th @ 7:00P.M.

05/26/2026

🎉 Congratulations to Dr. Kathleen (Katie) Ruscitto, Assistant Professor of Clinical Mental Health Counseling, and Dr. Corinne Bridges on their invitation to publish in the June special issue of the International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health!

Their upcoming Summer 2026 publication, featured in the special issue “Marginalized Populations and Mental Well-Being: A Public Health Concern,” will focus on mental health disparities, public health, and equitable access to care for marginalized communities.

We are proud to celebrate this distinguished academic achievement and their continued contributions to advancing public health research. 👏

05/19/2026

Help shape the next generation of mental health professionals!

BVU Graduate Programs is seeking clinical placement sites for our students. Join us in providing hands-on experience while helping support and strengthen mental health services in our communities.

🤝Ready to partner? Contact Justin Cook, Clinical Director of Clinical Mental Health Counseling, at [email protected] for more information.

05/14/2026

Congratulations to Lexy Osterkamp for winning the Iowa Mental Health Counselors Association Emerging Professional Award! Lexy, a 2025 BVU Clinical Mental Health Counseling graduate, was recognized as a new professional who has embodied the values of the clinical mental health counseling profession and has shown great potential for future contributions to the field. 👏🎉