Description

Graduate Certificate in Academic Advising is intended for practicing academic advisors and those who plan to enter the field. The curriculum addresses an array of relevant topics including student development theory, issues of diversity, and other challenging characteristics of students who participate in academic advising services. Upon completion of the certificate program, student should be able to:

• Promote student success
• Apply various approaches based on individual student need
• Understand institutional and government laws and policies that affect their ability to advise effectively
• Refer students to institutional and community resources
• Recognize differences among students and respond to student issues accordingly

Course Location/Delivery

Online

Admissions Requirements

Must meet University Graduate Admissions and English Proficiency requirements.

Application Process

To learn about the application process, and to access the application, please review our application process.

Prerequisites

None

Requirements of this Certificate (12 Credit Hours)

• SDS 6648 Introduction to Academic Advising Credit Hours: 3
• SDS 6645 Student Development Theory Credit Hours: 3
• SDS 6700 Advising Diverse Populations Credit Hours: 3
• SDS 6702 Issues in Academic Advising Credit Hours: 3

Electives

None.

Time Limit

2 years

Credit Toward Graduate Degree

The certificate course credits may be applied to a graduate degree with departmental approval.

Contacts

Contact Information: http://www.grad.usf.edu/cert