Nov 08, 2024  
2024-25 Graduate Catalog 
    
2024-25 Graduate Catalog

Academic Advising Graduate Certificate


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The Graduate Certificate in Academic Advising is designed for individuals interested in working in academic advising in higher education institutions. The certificate provides specialized, hands-on training and specific strategies in academic advising for college students. The certificate requires 12 hours of graduate credit.

Controlled Electives: 6


In consultation with the academic advisor, the student will selected two of the following classes:

Total Certificate Requirements: 12


SLOs


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Outcome

How outcome measured

Course Alignment

Category

A-Knowledge
B-Skills
C-Capabilities


1

Integrate the history and evolution of academic advising in terms of practice, context, and philosophies

writing assignment and discussion

UGSS 605 and UGSS 731/SAHE 731

A

2

Compile theoretical approaches and strategies for implementing successful academic advising theory to practice

writing assignment and project

SAHE 625, SAHE 631, or SAHE 648

A, B

3

Develop advising techniques that would promote inclusive and accepting advising environments and ensure relationship building between advisors and students

writing assignment and project presentation

SAHE 625, SAHE 631 or UGSS 731/SAHE 731

A, C

4

Develop knowledge regarding the characteristics, needs, and experiences of major and emerging student populations.

writing assignment and project presentation

SAHE 625, SAHE 631, or SAHE 737

A, C

5

Construct a personal philosophy of academic advising encompassing NACADA’s Core Values of Academic Advising (caring, commitment, empowerment, inclusivity, integrity, professionalism, and respect)

writing assignment and discussion

UGSS 605

A, B, C

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