GC Academic Advising
Graduate Certificate
IU Online’s Graduate Certificate in Academic Advising offers instruction in the skills and theories needed in the field of academic advising.
As a student in this program, you study the foundational theories related to student and adult development. You learn techniques and tools to guide students in their academic journey and to create an equitable and inclusive environment for all. You learn to distinguish between the characteristics, needs, and experiences of various student populations, and you articulate your own personal philosophy of advising.
This 100 percent online program is taught by IU Bloomington, IU Indianapolis, and IU Southeast. This consortial model allows you to take coursework from several campuses and learn from a wide range of faculty.
Degree Requirements
To earn a Graduate Certificate in Academic Advising, you must complete 15 credit hours.
Requirements are broken down as follows:
- Core courses (15 credits)
Program Goals:
The learning outcomes for this graduate program are aligned with the core competencies model established by NACADA (2017). The student competencies are focused on the three foundational elements – conceptual, informational, and relational.
Conceptual
- Apply the foundational theories related to student development and adult development.
- Utilize helping skills related to guiding students through their collegiate experience.
- Create equitable and inclusive environments.
Informational
- Understand the organizational structure of higher education institutions
- Distinguish between the characteristics, needs, and experiences of various student populations.
- Apply the academic mission of the institution to advising interactions.
- Utilize helping skills related to guiding students through their collegiate experience.
Relational
- Articulate a personal philosophy of academic advising.
- Demonstrates knowledge of the academic curriculum as a pathway to program completion.
- Develop methods for how to engage in continuous assessment and evaluation of advising practices
- Cultivate collegial relationships across the institution to promote student success.
In addition to completing rigorous graduate coursework, students will complete a supervised practicum or field experience.
Admissions
To be accepted to this program, you must have:
- Bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution
- 0 minimum undergraduate GPA
To apply to this program, complete an online application that includes:
- Official transcripts from each undergraduate institution
- Personal statement
- Two letters of recommendation
- Resume
Application Deadlines
Fall semester: Aug 1
Spring semester: Jan 1
Courses
Core
ALL possible courses are listed here. You will select 5 from among these courses in varying categories to meet degree requirements.
EDUC-U 540 Academic Advising in the Collegiate Environment (3 Credits)
EDUC-C 565 Introduction to College and University Administration (3 Credits)
EDUC-U 544 Introduction to Student Affairs Administration Work in Higher Education (3 Credits)
EDUC-G 522 Counseling Theories (3 Credits)
EDUC-G 575 Multicultural Counseling (3 Credits)
EDUC-D 505 Adult Learning through the Lifespan (3 Credits)
EDUC-P 510 Psychology in Teaching (3 Credits)
EDUC-P 540 Learning and Cognition in Education (3 Credits)
EDUC-U 556 Applying Student Development Theory to Practice (3 Credits)
EDUC-U 560 Internship in Student Affairs (3 Credits)
Tuition & Fees
Cost for Indiana Residents
Per Credit Hour
- Tuition: $320.00
3 Credit Hours
- Tuition: $960.00
Cost for Out of State Residents
Per Credit Hour
- Tuition: $450.00
3 Credit Hours
- Tuition: $1350.00
