Graduate Certificate in Academic Advising
The online Academic Advising Certificate is designed for both beginners and experienced individuals interested in academic advising for higher education institutions. This certificate will provide enhanced training for academic advising professionals and is also valuable for individuals who have supervisory or leadership responsibilities in academic advising. The certificate requires 15 hours of graduate credit.
This Graduate Certificate is eligible to receive Title IV funding – Direct Unsubsidized Loans and Graduate PLUS loans by request. To be considered for aid, students need to submit a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).
Applicants seeking admission to the graduate certificate in academic advising must submit the following directly to the Office of Graduate Admissions:
- Graduate Application
- Application fee
- Official transcript from the baccalaureate degree granting institution
- Three Recommendation Forms
The certificate requires completion of fifteen hours of graduate credit.
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Graduate Certificate in Academic Advising | ||
| Specified Courses | ||
| HIED 5367 | Diverse Student Populations | 3 |
| HIED 5370 | Career Advising in Higher Education | 3 |
| HIED 5390 | Concepts in Academic Advising | 3 |
| HIED 6360 | Student Services In Higher Education | 3 |
| HIED 6372 | Practicum in Higher Education 1 | 3 |
| Total Hours | 15 | |
| 1 | Selection of a practicum site should be made in consultation with the Graduate Advisor. |
