Scheduling
We are dedicated to preparing professionals who educate with an eternal perspective. All freshmen and new majors are encouraged to meet with an advisor during their first semester. You can schedule an appointment by phone, email, or by coming in person to room 175 of the McKay School building. We do not accept walk-in appointments.
We do fingerprinting in office Tuesdays through Fridays from 5–9 PM.
Our office is closed for the BYU Devotional each week from 10:45 AM–12 PM.
Faith Centered Advisement
Throughout your university experience, the Education Advisement Center provides personalized support tailored to your educational and spiritual needs as you progress through three developmental phases: Exploration, Practical Knowledge, and Experiential Learning.
The Christ-centered purpose of the advisement center is to help you strengthen your faith in God, discover His unique plan for your life, and emulate Christ by uplifting and enriching others (D&C 8:14).
As you fulfill this purpose, you will:
- Seek divine guidance while receiving counsel from campus resources and faculty.
- Trust in God as you make informed decisions about your education and future.
- Prayerfully explore the expectations and requirements of your chosen major and career.
- Develop professional and interpersonal skills that reflect the Savior's love, compassion, and respect for others.
The Education Advisement Center supports you every step of the way, ensuring that your academic and spiritual journey align with God's plan for your success.
Questions
After you’ve met with an advisor, visit the McKay School major Application page and follow the steps to declare a pre-major or minor, change your major, or apply to your major of choice.
BCI/FBI fingerprint background clearance is required for acceptance into a teaching major.
Visit https://education.byu.edu/advisement/new_fingerprinting for details on how to complete your fingerprint background check.
The McKay School offers Early Childhood Education, Elementary Education, Physical Education Teaching/Coaching (K–12), Special Education, and supports a variety of secondary education majors. To see a complete list of all the majors and minors offered, visit https://education.byu.edu/advisement/majors_and_minors to learn more.
If you are still having trouble deciding, call (801) 422-3426 or come to 350 MCKB.
Advisors can help you create a graduation plan with all the classes you need to take to help keep you on track each semester. Call (801) 422-3426 or come to 350 MCKB during office hours to schedule an advisement appointment to discuss what classes you should take.
Visit https://education.byu.edu/advisement/deferment and follow the instructions to defer from your program.
Contact the front office for any other questions you have, and if they are unable to answer your question, they will help set up an appointment with an advisor. For contact information and more details on what kind of questions the front office can help you with, visit Academic Advisement page
Meet the Advisors
Brandan Beerli
Academic Advisor
Majors Served
- Elementary Education, last names A - C, and Athletes
- Education Teaching/Coaching (K - 12)
JaNeece Thacker
Academic Advisor
Majors Served
- Elementary Education, last names D - L
- Special Education: Mild/Moderate
- Special Education: Severe
Nichole Chaffee
Academic Advisor
Majors Served
- Elementary Education, last names M - Z
- Early Childhood Education
Tara Goulding
Academic Advisor
Majors Served
- Communication Disorders
- Secondary Education